4004 pickup placement.

johnhall · Post by **johnhall** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 8:33 am

Not going to happen- not only is the pickup on the 4003's in the correct position as far as minimizing hot/cold spots, it's in the right place for optimum neck/body strength and can handle almost any string.

The C Series basses had to compromise on both of these points in the interest of authenticity.

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 8:43 am

"Walnut wings on the headstock too, while we're talking about this model."

HALLELUJAH!!!

Thank you , John!

vito · Post by **vito** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 8:48 am

JH,

If you don't mind my asking, what was the reasoning behind moving the pickup back to the neck on the 4004? Just curious.

nattiep · Post by **nattiep** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 11:51 am

"Current production has the 4004 bass position pickup back against the neck and it will be staying there."

Thank you for helping me out with this one Mr. Hall. I'll probably still buy one anyway. I was looking at Jeff's bass.. it's beautiful. As I had stated I'd much prefer the space, but I really don't want to sit around and wait for one to pop up on ebay or someone on here to sell one. I'd buy one and deal with it.. never know.. I might like it. And if I don't well.. I'll think of something.

Also if you guys at RIC ever have the chance.. shouldn't you change the picture on the site? Considering you don't make the 4004 with the space anymore..

bobcat · Post by **bobcat** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 5:13 pm

Wait wait wait wait wait . . . Mr. Hall, are you saying that 4004 Laredos have walnut headstock wings too?! MAPLEGLO 4004L HERE I COME!!! Dang . . . I forgot that money was a factor . . . still . . .

nattiep · Post by **nattiep** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 5:20 pm

Hahahahahah! Well odd pickup placement or not.. I'm getting one.

edski · Post by **edski** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 1:53 am

I think my 2004 FG Laredo has walnut headstock wings...

ben_hall · Post by **ben_hall** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 7:37 pm

Yes yes! Laredos and Cheyennes have walnut ears again as God intended. The pickup slots were moved to make neck repairs easier. Truss rod access you see.

nattiep · Post by **nattiep** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 8:35 pm

Thanks for the good explanation, Ben. Just saying they were moved and not giving a good reason was kind of odd. Well with that in mind I'd have to get used to the placement. Making it easier to repair seems better than me being picky about a cosmetic thing.

thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 10:21 am

So will the 4003 be seeing Walnut ears at some point ?

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 11:42 am

heheheheh walnut headwings on a 4003 ... that would be cool ...

ben_hall · Post by **ben_hall** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 1:26 pm

Walnut headwings on 4003's? Sure, why not!

nattiep · Post by **nattiep** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 1:30 pm

Is he joking?

bobcat · Post by **bobcat** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 8:59 pm

I REALLY HOPE HE'S NOT JOKING!!!

nattiep · Post by **nattiep** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 9:36 pm

Same here.. I'd order a mapleglo 4003 right now if he wasn't.