Still yearning for a 4005....

claudel · Post by **claudel** » Sun Sep 28, 2003 7:35 pm

Jaime >>Claude what strings are you using & did you have any problems
>>w/ the E string being too thick for the R tailpiece?

Hi

I'm using Thomastik-Infeld JR344 long scale Jazz Bass Round Wound.

http://www.thomastik-infeld.net/guitars/index.html

I'm really happy with the sound. They're very low tension which is great
for the 4005 neck and they seem to last a long time. Kinda pricey.
The E string is .089" which fits my "R" without any problem.

Claude

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 9:42 am

Claude,
That is a BEAUTY! WOW! I've always had a soft spot for those....
Steve

jps · Post by **jps** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 4:33 pm

Well I've done some work on the 4005 WB and it plays very nice now. There was some fingerboard separation due to the truss rods being bent down, so I took them out and straightened the threaded part and cleaned them up . I then glued up and clamped the neck overnight. Since doing the 4005 WB I then took the rods out of my 4001 and worked on those also , although the neck is in good shape.

I was a bit nervous doing the rods but now I feel that it is not that hard to do, it is just a bit tricky getting the nuts out with the rods bent down; patience, patience and patience are the most important requirements, thats for sure.

docbass · Post by **docbass** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 1:39 am

Sounds great Jeff. I know my infatuation with the 4005 is solely on its visual appeal and is probably irrational. I've taken quite a beating over the years for being an HB fan, but the 4005 is one of the most original and attractive HB designs ever made. It's got to sound better than the old EB's which had a nice body and neck design but sported mushy humbuckers at the neck.

I don't understand why Ric can't increase production in general, as well as begin to offer some RIs of their more unique pieces. If the orders are pouring and they can't keep up, most manufacterers increase capacity rather than lose the business. I mean really, how many more versions of the 4001-4003 do we really need? It reminds me a bit of the monotonous Fender habit of turning out one j or p variation after another.

rickde · Post by **rickde** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 1:55 am

Claude. When and where is the Voxfest?

jps · Post by **jps** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 2:22 am

William,

The 4005 sounds nothing like a typical HB bass. It sounds like a Rick with even more bottom end. When I solo the neck PU it has such a nice deep bottom end to it, with the bridge PU soloed I can get a nice burpy Jacoesque tone with more treble bite to it when plucked near the bridge. If I palm mute the strings at the bridge I get a real nice deep dubby tone that is delicious. I find the neck it a little slimmer than the one on my '73 4001, making it super easy to play.

claudel · Post by **claudel** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 5:30 am

Rickde >>> Claude. When and where is the Voxfest?

Hi Rick.

If your'e in Germany it might be a bit far...

:^)

http://www.geocities.com/voxfest/vf5.1.html

Claude

claudel · Post by **claudel** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 5:38 am

Rickde >>> Claude. When and where is the Voxfest?

Hi Rick.

If you're in Germany it might be a bit far...

:^)

http://www.geocities.com/voxfest/vf5.1.html

Claude

kennyhowes · Post by **kennyhowes** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 6:16 am

Claude - write me, I can't get your email to work.

claudel · Post by **claudel** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 7:33 am

Kenny >> Claude - write me, I can't get your email to work.

You got mail.

I have an obsolete address in my profile here.

I mailed the moderators to update it.

That one was _way_ old. :^)

Claude

jal · Post by **jal** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 2:33 pm

Claude I know of someone who's been looking for a 4005 & is going to try to make it to the show this Saturday,

Cheers,

coolguy3 · Post by **coolguy3** » Thu Oct 02, 2003 12:16 pm

Claude - Are you going to the Voxfest in H-wood on Saturday? I am the person that Jaime mentioned above who is looking for a Ric 4005, and I understand you have one you may wish to sell? If this is the case, please e-mail me at [email protected] or [email protected] so we can talk about this!
Thanks!
Jim

coolguy3 · Post by **coolguy3** » Sat Oct 04, 2003 3:45 pm

Hi Everyone - I just wanted to say that I managed to get my hands on a gorgeous 1967 Ric 4005 bass today at the Voxfest V in North Hollywood

!!!! Many thanks to both Jaime (for telling me about it), and to Claude, for selling it to me today....it's an awesome axe

!!!! I will post a pic of my collection of Ric basses here, after I get moved and settled into my new place.
Later!
Jim

jwilli · Post by **jwilli** » Sat Oct 04, 2003 4:17 pm

Congrats to Jim on his 4005. Check this one out:
http://www.homestead.com/aurs3/finished.html

mortivan · Post by **mortivan** » Sat Oct 04, 2003 4:52 pm

Congrat's Jim.

John, is that a factory refin.? Looks cool with the Made in USA sticker!