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  1. 01-04-2018, 10:37 PM #1
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    First build. It may take a while...

    Hi all, new here.

    Received the RC-4 bass kit for my birthday from my brother which was a very nice surprise and really looking forward to getting stuck into it. I've been playing bass for over 35 years but haven't made one before. I'm sure I'll be back along the way if I can't fathom something out. Now to decide on the finish...
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  2. 02-04-2018, 12:22 AM #2
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    Hi and welcome. There are a few tricky bits associated with the RCA-4 kit, especially if you plan to upgrade the bridge for a Ric style one. But we're here to help, so post pics as you go, and ask away. Hope you enjoy the build, it is rather addictive.
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  3. 15-04-2018, 11:32 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Simon Barden View Post
    Hi and welcome. There are a few tricky bits associated with the RCA-4 kit, especially if you plan to upgrade the bridge for a Ric style one. But we're here to help, so post pics as you go, and ask away. Hope you enjoy the build, it is rather addictive.
    Hi Simon
    Seriously considering upgrading the bridge with one of these...
    https://www.thomann.de/gb/allparts_b...yle_bridge.htm
    What are the associated tricky bits?
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    Welcome aboard!
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    Welcome to the forum mate!
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    Those RC kits can test you as Simon says, although my one is a lot of fun!
    The main issue is the neck angle, it can be too flat, so the bridge doesn't have enough adjustment to take the action low enough to get it correct.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Andyxlh View Post
    Those RC kits can test you as Simon says, although my one is a lot of fun!
    The main issue is the neck angle, it can be too flat, so the bridge doesn't have enough adjustment to take the action low enough to get it correct.
    The standard MM style kit supplied bridge wouldn't help either as they have quite thick & high string saddles.
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    So I've made a start...
    Been sanding a lot, 4-5 hours on the body and most scratches are out... end grain concave edges are a sheer delight! Ordered some stain tho!
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    (more pics to follow)
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  10. 15-04-2018, 11:36 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Andyxlh View Post
    Those RC kits can test you as Simon says, although my one is a lot of fun!
    The main issue is the neck angle, it can be too flat, so the bridge doesn't have enough adjustment to take the action low enough to get it correct.
    H Andy
    How did you adjust/set the neck in position?
    Thanks
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