what are 4005s like? (really)

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Re: what are 4005s like? (really)

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wints wrote:The best 60's hippie hollow there is, but...still a 60's hippie hollow! :lol:

By the mid 80's the hippies were corporate, and RIC had seen enough. No more tuna boats!

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I did play a quite beautiful 68 a few years back, that was super clean, wonderful neck and it was perfect for that Entwistle/Tommy tone... 8)

Summary~ An expensive anachronism. Now, if you will excuse me, it's time to go play the B side of "Monday, Monday"...
I'm playing near Hippie Hollow tomorrow. ;)
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Re: what are 4005s like? (really)

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beatlefan wrote:I'm a little late to the game here...lol....

the major differences were the overall length and the sound when switching between the pickups... I rarely used the treble position but the bass position brought out a nice growly tone thru my SVT....also , the necks were VERY thin and felt fragile, but were NICE to play
2nd that emo-tion.
Subjectivity/objectivity is a tough one though...they are intriguing basses if a bass can be that way :?:

If you come to MARF, you can try my 74' BG WB all you want, I remember that feeling and how greasy, :wink: I mean gracious Jeff was in allowing me to take his for a spin! I would still like to find me a JG (non-WB) :lol: someday!
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