Did I meet my objective?

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 2:06 pm

I tried to create a bass similiar to the CS, but with one pickup. Here is a side by side comparison:

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 2:09 pm

You're not allowed to ask about the sound. Those at the fest will attest to it's quality.

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 2:10 pm

Hipshot bridge? I can't really tell. Other than that & the later 4000 pickguard & the top edges of the horsey surround they're identical. Nice color match. Was it difficult to duplicate?
More importantly, how does that baby sound?

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 2:11 pm

Oops! I was typing while you posted

Looks great.

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 2:37 pm

Better shot of bridge:

nattiep · Post by **nattiep** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 2:38 pm

Wow! That's pretty close. Love it.

The CS has the longer headstock thinner horns.. and what Kevin said.. but other than that.. good job!

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 2:50 pm

How do you like the Hipshot? There's been mixed reports about string height problems on some basses. I'm thinking of getting one after Christmas. They do look good. I may be imagining it, but I think my 4000's tail is raising a little more than it was. I put Fender Stainless RW's on it, might have to switch to lower tension strings.

jps · Post by **jps** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 3:04 pm

I think you failed miserably so to make up for it, I'll take it off your hands at MARC!

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 3:08 pm

What we can do Jeff, and I think I'm doing you a favor here...I would trade for that butt ugly v63 of yours...

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 3:11 pm

Seriously...The look and sound is what I wanted, didn't anticipate the weight however..with the hipshot bridge and the horseshoe... not to mentio the bass was a bit heavy to begin with.. she weighs a ton...

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 3:14 pm

Sorry.. forgot to answer questions and comments...

Nate, I would say the real CS is "sexier" and mine more "muscle"

Kevin.. the luthier who helped me with this complained about the string height.. I think the action is great. It has rotos on it...

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 3:19 pm

Very nice Marc.....

jps · Post by **jps** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 3:33 pm

It'll be fun to see them both! Horseshoes do add weight!!!

s4001 · Post by **s4001** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 4:16 pm

Looks horrible. Terrible job. I'd be glad to take it off your hands.

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 4:16 pm

Nice Marc..

I cann't wait to see it in person..