4004 Appreciation

kernkamp · Post by **kernkamp** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 5:20 pm

I know we've discussed these before but I gotta say, I am really impressed with the Rick 4004 basses.

My first one was a 4004L with those Dark Star Pickups that I sold to our own Tim Sarter here on the Forum.

This week I acquired a 4004cii from Gary Wilkinson and I gotta say I'm really into this bass. I didn't expect that with the Humbuckers it would sound very Rick-ish but it does. A LOT! I just am so impressed that with different pickups and a slightly more refined shape it is still so essentially a Rickenbacker. But the other thing that impresses me is the neck is so comfortable to play. I am admittedly a thin neck Jazz Bass type of player. I don't even really like the feel of a Precision. But these necks are arguably much wider than those but for some reason they are really easy to get around on and I'm not sure why.

Anyway, I know there are players here who really love their 4004 basses and I wanted to add my name to the list.

Now I need another 4003 ; )

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 2:07 am

I'm surprised more slap players don't use them. The setup seems to be perfect for that.

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 6:01 am

Deja vu!

teeder · Post by **teeder** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 6:16 am

All over again!

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 8:36 am

Put me in, coach!

heinpete · Post by **heinpete** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 10:17 am

Hi Marc! I use mine (ex-Mark-Henson-TR4004Cii) frequently for slapping/pulling, it needs some equilization for that, but sound great. The feel is excellent. Also a 4003 can be slapped in certain extent.