4003 vs. 4003S

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Alberto
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4003 vs. 4003S

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What are the main differences between the 4003 and the 4003S? The 4003 has the triangle fret inlays, vs. the 4003S dot inlays. And I see the 4003S has the old style pickup. Are the pickguards the same on both makes? Anything else?
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4003= Ric O Sound. 4003S Mono.

No binding, dots instead of inlays. That's about it. 4003s had high gains like the regular 4003. You may have seen a V63 with the horseshoe and toaster.
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s4001 wrote:4003= Ric O Sound. 4003S Mono.

No binding, dots instead of inlays. That's about it. 4003s had high gains like the regular 4003. You may have seen a V63 with the horseshoe and toaster.
'Ceptin' that would have (should have) been designated a 4001....
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Whats the difference?
E'rr the 4003s goes faster as it is the stripped down racing model! :mrgreen:

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I made a mistake in my list of Paul's Model of the Week basses and have been unable to find the time to correct that.

4003 Model of the Week Nine.

4003S Model of the Week Nine point Five


Hope this helps some.
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Thanks for the info everyone!
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weemac wrote:Whats the difference?
E'rr the 4003s goes faster as it is the stripped down racing model! :mrgreen:

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I like the way you think, Eden!

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weemac wrote:Whats the difference?
E'rr the 4003s goes faster as it is the stripped down racing model! :mrgreen:

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weemac wrote:Whats the difference?
E'rr the 4003s goes faster as it is the stripped down racing model! :mrgreen:

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This.
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