Hey! I'm new and need your help with a Ripper! PLEEEZE!

milkbone · Not So Newbie Joined: 08 Dec 2004 Posts: 9

Hi all! I'm a (cough,cough) 6 stringer and am helping a good friend repair his Ripper Bass. I need a new 4 way rotary switch and can't seem to find one. I also need 4 new saddles (I've found a few sites that carry these) and some help with wiring, mabey a schematic.

Thanks! Milkbone

PS Help me and mabey I'll list my primo pair of Altec Lansing 421A 15s up for grabs:)

ramone57 · Sea Monkey Joined: 04 May 2004 Posts: 13

the varitone rotary switch is going to be hard to find, although epiphone does make an eb-3 bass which has one. I'd look into getting one of those.

the saddles available online (allparts) are not exact copies; they're much smaller/shorter. to get the originals, try classicax.com. originals are sort of pricey, though, around $25 per saddle & adjustment screw.

for a schematic, go to gibsonbass.com

how much for the altec lansings? Wink

milkbone · Not So Newbie Joined: 08 Dec 2004 Posts: 9

Thanks for the info. I'll check into it. Make me an offer that I can't refuse for the Altecs. I live in NJ and these things are about 22 Lbs. apiece so consider shipping. Thanks!

RD79 · Tadpole Joined: 27 Sep 2004 Posts: 27

They make replacements here

http://www.bigdguitars.com/varitonespec.htm

also I saw one for sale for $100 on a Gibson vintage parts dealer somewhere.
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milkbone · Not So Newbie Joined: 08 Dec 2004 Posts: 9

Thanks for the info! Looks like a nice unit. I'll probably order one.