Production of 4003 fretless????

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Re: Production of 4003 fretless????

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jps wrote:I could go for a fretless 4004 as well. Make mine a Laredo in non-yellowing metallic white with a ziricote fingerboard ) side dots, only at 3, 5, 7, 9, 12, 15, 17, 19 and 21st positions (no fingerboard dots, thanks), and the bridge pickup in the further back, mid '00s position and VVT control harness. 8)
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Re: Production of 4003 fretless????

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I don't see mention of a RIHS on jps' idea of a 4004 FL.

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Tarrbot wrote:I don't see mention of a RIHS on jps' idea of a 4004...
I think someone else already had that idea, somewhere? :mrgreen: Besides, I'd want a '60s magnetic HS PU. :mrgreen:
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jps wrote:
Tarrbot wrote:I don't see mention of a RIHS on jps' idea of a 4004...
I think someone else already had that idea, somewhere? :mrgreen: Besides, I'd want a '60s magnetic HS PU. :mrgreen:
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Re: Production of 4003 fretless????

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That's sad :(

I'm glad I have my 3 RIC fretless bassses (2 with me, one back east). I've owned a Fender Fretless Precision, and currently have the Fender Jaco Fretless, and I can say without a doubt that all 3 of my fretless RICS are superior in terms of playability to either Fender model, which is what it's all about. Also, with tapewound strings (GHS), they sound as close to an upright as I can get, which is perfect for jazz, which has been my main emphasis for over 35 years. :)

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4005player wrote:*Dreamin'*....."EXTRA EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT: Rickenbacker International Corporation Announces New Production Run of the Model 4005 Bass Guitar, Available in the 2nd. Quarter of 2013!" :mrgreen:
Fretless, too!
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I like Joey's idea; I'd buy one. ... and play it. :D
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Re: Production of 4003 fretless????

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paologregorio wrote:I like Joey's idea; I'd buy one. ... and play it. :D
Similar to what Jeff said, I'd like side dots at the; 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 12, 15, 17, 19 and 21st positions, exactly where the frets would have been. The dots being where they are on the front of the fingerboard is pure fretless RIC vibe, so I'd want them also. I'll stick with the Caribbean Rosewood fingerboard. I think they look great. Make mine a 4004CiiFLJV please! :)
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