It's here!

aceonbass · Post by **aceonbass** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 11:40 am

The HB1's and HB2's used in the 4004 Cii5's were actually the same pickup internally. I agree with Gilbert in that these basses seem to make pretty good 5-stringers(certainly better than 4003's do). I considered 4-2-5ing one but I want a little more spacing at the nut and bridge so I'll be holding out for my 4001/6 project.

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 12:17 pm

"first impressions,beautiful! very light and the neck is very comfortable to me"

Woody, those were my first impressions also. Enjoy - wait until you can crank that baby up! And I would be remiss if I didn't say.... PICS!!!

heinpete · Post by **heinpete** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 8:45 pm

The G-string usually is not a problem to become even in volume to the other strings, as it is a loud string anyway and the swinging characteristics have more amplitudes than the low E-string, for which I would rather anticipate some problems in getting it even.

woodyng · Post by **woodyng** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:15 am

"Are you getting used to the gold hardware on the mapleglo? I think it's a nice combination." yes,joey-in person the gold seems a lot deeper/richer looking than what comes off in photos.plus,i don't want it to be mistaken for a laredo now,do i?

seriously,i like the chrome,but i don't think i will do anything right away.more playing impressions-neck is dead straight,has kind of light rw strings-takes a very light touch.and i am a complete compooterphobe,i have taken pix,just have to post 'em,hopefully tonite...

woodyng · Post by **woodyng** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 8:24 am

"That clinches it for me! THAT is all I had to hear!" ok,tony-i will just say pictures do not do these fine instruments justice. the neck seems super to me-i was concerned about it being large,but this one feels great. so now i ask you,"are you thinking what i'm thinking,pinky?" narf! is there a 4004 in your future? DO IT!!!

ajish4 · Post by **ajish4** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 8:28 am

Done Woody,

Ordered.....4004Cii.......

incubus2432 · Post by **incubus2432** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 9:20 am

Color?

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 9:56 am

Woody, time to edit your personal profile.....

ajish4 · Post by **ajish4** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 10:46 am

"Color?"

Blueburst. I couldn't resist!

Thanks for all your input Brian, you more than most have convinced me to come over to the "DARK SIDE".

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 10:52 am

You won't regret it Tony.

And if you do, you know where to reach me.

ajish4 · Post by **ajish4** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 11:01 am

Thanks John,

Sorry as well, I didn't mean to short change you out of the credit due! You guys are a hell of a tag team!

I didn't stand a chance.

It's confirmed, I just spoke to my dealer. Now, all I have to do is sell a kidney and wait. NOW of all times, I'm counting on that back log just a little!

And if I don't like it, YOU have first dibs! How's that!?!?!

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 11:06 am

Woo-hoo!

I think the 4004's are on the shelf until late this year, so you've got time.

You've got it easy, though - i've got a 5002v58 on order that I probably won't see for years!

ajish4 · Post by **ajish4** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 11:16 am

Yeah,

I kind of came in on the back end on this one, but I know how you feel, I'm still waiting on my FL. THAT I'm COUNTING on the backlog for!

Looks like time to sell a bunch of junk on Ebay and hope I make a few pennies to help offset this one! I'm a patient man, I can wait....I think!

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 11:18 am

looks like time to sell a bunch of junk on Ebay

The Alembics, huh?

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 11:27 am

You got it "biscuit boy"!!!!

Sorry, couldn't resist! I'll try and refrain from such outbursts, but I don't have a very good track record!!