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[bartyclue]

I have had the good fortune (Through This forum) to acquire a new member for the Fleet. Dane Wilder has sold me his 4004cii 5String. This is an oustandingly beautiful instrument. (Once I get my buddy to photograph it) I will post some pics. Here are the details as related to me by Mr. Wilder

Mods include conversion to 5-string using Hipshot Ultralite tuners, a modified Rickenbacker tailpiece and bridge. Rickenbacker 4003 bridge pickup mount, surround, and cover. (the bass was properly routed for this as well as the tailpiece). Audere 4 band pre amp modified to use vintage style knobs. This preamp enables you to zero in on the B string and rumble the house! For playing in dark venues I've added Fret FX led position markers to the side of the neck. The truss rod cover is a reshaped vintage RIC plexi one. The pickguard is styled after the 4004 RCA basses. The original gold jack plate was swapped with RIC for a polished stainless one with the same serial number. The rear access cover is also clear acrylic back painted white just like the guard.

Dealing with Dane was a pleasure. Great communications throughout, the bass was shipped with care and I could not be happier. The preamp in this bass just kicks royal A...

Now.. learning how to play with one extra string is the challenge as this is the 1st 5 string I have owned...Worse comes to worse, I have another place to rest my thumb...so far so good.

[woodyng]

Congratulations,Brian! Dane's handiwork speaks for itself,but i will just add that i love my Laredo 4002v57 he customised,as well as the coil tapp VVT harness he made for my Cii. And he's a breeze to work with,too....looking forward to seeing this one!

[8mileshigher]

Congratulations, Brian!
Dane's handiwork speaks for itself ....

Ditto what Woody said, on both aspects !!

[cjj]

Cool!

But you know the drill... It didn't happen without pictures...