'68 4001 v '79 4001S sound test

[johnallg]

Well. late to this, since the cat is out of the bag, but I agree with the '79 sounding cleaner and treblier (probably both due to newer strings), but the '68 had a more rounder, fuller, or 3D-ness to it the '79 didn't have, even having an old horseshoe pup on it. And I was sure of which was the '68 even before reading the thread, after just listening. I preferred the '79 on the Siberian bit but the '68 on the others. My 2 cents worth.

[walker]

Yes, I'm with you on the "3-D" call, John. Even though the '68 didn't shine in this particular comparison, it still has a fuller-bodied sound on the D & G strings, especially as you get higher in register. I think that's the main reason it's my go-to... the consistency in warmth for the lowest to highest notes.

[sys700]

I'm late to this too, but I preferred the sound of the '68 - no contest - before I read the results. The CS Rick sounds thin to me, less rounded, less full, more generic. The '68 has some buzzing going on, but sonically I prefer it.

[walker]

I guess there's much to be said for how key the tone capacitors are to the overall sound, evident here since the '79 doesn't have them.

[FretlessOnly]

I was on vacation in FL and avoiding Sandy on the way back, so I missed this one.

Voice of dissention (go figure). I thought the first bass (the '68) sounded noticeably better than the second.

[walker]

Interesting, JM. The later votes seem to be leaning that way. Possible forecast for another election that some people may be partaking in?

[walker]

And in doing a recount with "absentee votes" the results have flip-flopped with the '68 ahead by one vote!

3 for the '68, 2 for the '79, and one neutral comment supporting the virtues of both.

The polls close tomorrow at midnight!

[Colonel Sanders]

And in doing a recount with "absentee votes" the results have flip-flopped with the '68 ahead by one vote!

3 for the '68, 2 for the '79, and one neutral comment supporting the virtues of both.

The polls close tomorrow at midnight!

+1 for the 79.

[teeder]

Another late vote for the '68. I knew which it was before reading on and prefer it.

[walker]

HA HA! It's a tight race:

'68 = 4
'79 = 3

[opticnerve]

Hmmm...where does the '68 stand on developing alternative energy sources?

[walker]

HA HA! It's very "pro-alternative."

[opticnerve]

LOL! Great comeback Mark!

I was an "undecided"...

'68=5

[walker]

But the '79 uses a battery-powered amp. Don't know if that affects your decision!

[jps]

HA HA! It's a tight race:

'68 = 4
'79 = 3

Add 1 to the '79 column.