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johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 12:10 pm

Another thought, Scott. If you tried a Laredo and still missed the 4003 tone, you could put in a couple high gains and concentric pots and have a "modern 4003".

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 12:22 pm

I thought of that when I had the CII John.

The only problem is that I would think you would have to "de-button" the high gains due to string clearance problems. Not a big task, but a little out of my field. I also was on the bubble with the toasters,,but in the end, I just surrendered and traded it to Jeff Rath.

I will try a Larado though..

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 4:30 pm

If you get to that point, and want to try high gains, I see two ways. Pull the buttons out and put in hex set screws, or get toaster covers and go with a rod or dowel pin. I could assist.

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 11:36 pm

We'll see. Thanks John.

markbass99 · Post by **markbass99** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 1:56 am

I've had both toasters and hb's in a Cii and I think the biggest difference(for me) was amp selection. I replaced the toasters with the hb's because they complimented the B string frequencies better. I wasn't satisfied with the hb's when played through an Ampeg or Eden amp. When I got my Markbass amp the hb's became much more detailed and clear, combined with a Sansamp RBI I was finally satisfied with the tone. I think the biggest issue with people going from 4001/3 to 4004 is the perceived "muddiness" or thickness in the bass tone, a bass amp with enhanced clarity will definitely help in this area.

shamustwin · Post by **shamustwin** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 6:19 am

'Twas mine, 'taint no more. '81. Thick neck.

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 6:38 pm

It's Wednesday...

Show us your 620's!

rick_ovic · Post by **rick_ovic** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 6:54 pm

Damn...pass!

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 6:58 pm

None here either, Darren!

elysrand · Post by **elysrand** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 1:34 am

I only have one, a 620 BBR, and these are just a couple of raw snaps taken quickly a few minutes ago straight out of the case. Don't have real posed shots yet

Hope these do...

rick_ovic · Post by **rick_ovic** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 1:40 am

Nice guitar, Elys. The finish looks great.

elysrand · Post by **elysrand** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 1:46 am

Thanks Darren! That is even nicer a thing for you to say, coming from the new owner of yet another bonzer rare RM......

rick_ovic · Post by **rick_ovic** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 1:55 am

I've been looking at photos of Hawaii, trying to decide which hotel to stay in and what to do during my vacation there, after SoCal in September. The blueburst reminds me of the glorious beach photos I've been gazing at, as I sit here in the cold, cold darkness of winter

bassduke49 · Post by **bassduke49** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 4:12 am

Writing from Wisconsin here; define "cold, cold, darkness of winter" as it is in Australia, please.

jakeox · Post by **jakeox** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 4:43 am

Darren, if you're interested in fine dining and will be in or near Honolulu, drop me a note. I was there last year and can make some nice recommendations.

I was in Melbourne last year too, and we ate very well there as well.

Er, sorry for the thread drift. Eating is one of my other major hobbies.