4004 Appreciation

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 8:46 am

If we can cordinate getting together, I can bring it next trip to Erie. Not sure when that will be, though. Strung with Chromes flatwounds.

teeder · Post by **teeder** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 8:59 am

John,

That would be great! I'll check my gig schedule too.

Thanks,
Kevin

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 2:39 pm

I take it you're still enjoying her, John? BTW, i'd like to see pics of your 4003MG with the new 'guard.

jps · Post by **jps** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 3:24 pm

"If we can cordinate getting together, I can bring it next trip to Erie"

Make sure you stop in Cleveburg so I can see you and of course, that 4004!

highway_star · Post by **highway_star** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 4:02 pm

John, why do you have to keep torturing me with those phots?

jps · Post by **jps** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 4:33 pm

For the ssame reason we like to torture Jared with these kinds of photos.

nukebass · Post by **nukebass** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 4:38 pm

I've read some about the varying construction of the 4004Ciis. My understanding is the one pictured above with the nice maple top has a layer of walnut sandwiched between two pieces of maple. Are they still made like this or do the newer ones have the walnut wings like the original Cis? I have a BBR on order and would like to know what it will be. Not that it really matters, of course

What are the residing opinions about the different sounds from the different body and neck types? (Yes, I know that's a very broad question.)

jps · Post by **jps** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 5:00 pm

The current models have the Maple/Walnut/Maple sandwich, but alas, no Quilt Maple to satisfy Jared's libido!

bassduke49 · Post by **bassduke49** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 5:21 pm

The 4004Cii in Jeff Scott's shot is the prototype that resides in the RIC museum/showroom, and was used onstage at the 75th events. It has the quilted top, but the back (IIRC) is structured like the early Ciis with walnut body (and head) wings, maple neck-through. Note the maple fretboard which was not on the production Ciis. Note also the Ci pickup positions. This also had a semigloss sheen. It is likely unique.

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 8:16 pm

Kevin - sounds good!

John B. - of course. And I'll get the camera out tomorrow and grab a shot of the ole MG for you.

Jeff - I'll let you know when we are passing through.

Ron - Nyuk Nyuk! Sorry.... If it's any consolation, she is thorougly enjoying her new home.

Ahhhh, quilted maple like that one...... And it looks awesome with the maple neck. Would be worth a premium, eh Jared?!

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 9:37 pm

ya varmits!!!

jps · Post by **jps** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 1:48 pm

I've been to Yosemite NP almost two dozen times and I have yet to see him there!

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 3:09 pm

I think Jared has Yosemite Sam guarding his Rick collection.

joutten · Post by **joutten** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 5:37 pm

I just got a new 4004cii yesterday. It is different from a 4003. I think it'll take a bit of time to get to know this bass. I'm still tempted to crank the treble and make it a 4003. The pickups are dead silent quiet and it has great sustain and low end growl. The neck is not as fast as my 4003 but it feels good. Very well built as always. I play fingerstyle and sometimes it can be too bassy for my preference but I'm sure I will find better EQ with more playing time. All in all its very nice and I'm glad to add it to the collection. Mine is translucent blue.

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 6:29 pm

guarding my RICs?

asta la vista baby