4004 Larado...? A couple of quick questions

[spongebob]

Mine's a week 31 Laredo, no problems whatsoever - it's a beauty, as all my Rics have been.

[incubus2432]

I'll echo most of what was said above as far as the tone of the 4004 vs. the 4001/3. A modern take on the traditional 4001/3 tone.....more clarity and a kick to the low end. When I owned several 4003's I was constantly tinkering with the electronics and swapping p/u's trying to get the "tone in my head" which I ultimately found when I received my first 4004 (my LK). I haven't looked back since.

[woodyng]

the laredo has been said to be a perfect funk machine (from LA larry),the neck on my cii is one of the best i've ever played,with a little electronics work,more trebley,single coil tones can be coerced,and it has to be the most comfortable lightweight ergonomically designed rick bass,ever. also, i think this bass is more friendly for fingerstyle players than the traditional rick with all of its bulging metal peices....you should definitely check one out.....

[cassius987]

Woody, based on what you just said, the ONLY thing keeping me from a 4004 is the pickup placement.