4004Cii/5 owners - what are your impressions?

highway_star · Post by **highway_star** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 7:53 am

I'm familiar with the regular Cii version; how does the 5-string version work? Is the string spacing suitable for finger-style playing? What other pros/cons do you notice to it?

pma · Post by **pma** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 9:41 am

I love mine. It sounds and looks great. I especially like the string spacing as compared to the 4003/5 which I also own. The latter is just too tight for me even though I have small hands. I will probably sell my 4003/5 and try to get another CII/5.

Paul

henny · Post by **henny** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 9:52 am

What colour is your 4003s5...? Interested in letting go of it, soon?

If so, I'm first in line.

thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 11:43 am

Unless it's Fireglo !!!!
I've just recently discovered I need a 5 string Ric !!!

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 11:53 am

like this?

bottom4 · Post by **bottom4** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 12:49 pm

Mark, how does Jetglo with black trim fit you?

thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 2:36 pm

Aye Jared .... exactly like that, is that a Sergio/Jared combo Horseshoe ???

highway_star · Post by **highway_star** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 4:02 pm

Jetglo/black trim? Hmmmm.................

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 4:05 pm

Like Paul said, the string spacing is very comfortable for fingerstyle playing as well as slap style playing.

highway_star · Post by **highway_star** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 4:11 pm

I thought you couldn't slap on a Ric

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rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 4:26 pm

I don't play slap style that much, but the 4004/5Cii is well suited for for those who do.
Hey, I'll play slap style on a 4001 if necessary, it's those F*nd*r guys who can play slap style on a Rick, the same same guys that can't get good tone on one.

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 5:14 pm

Jim-

Them horseshoes are from Kendall, the rest is genuine RIC.

thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 7:21 pm

Nice looking shoes ..... Sergio's pickup arrived so I'm looking for shoes to convert my 4003.

pma · Post by **pma** » Sat Feb 19, 2005 6:46 am

Henny,

I sent you an email with a picture of my 4003/5 if you are interested. For everyone else, here it is.....it's now for sale since I just bought a second 4004/5 CII.

Regards,

Paul

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Sat Feb 19, 2005 7:53 am

I have the very same 4003S/5 Midnight Blue like yours Paul. I thought about selling it when my 4004/5Cii arrived since it is not very fingerstyle friendly for me, but I'm starting to get to play it well with a pick. I never thought I'd spend so much time playing a bass with a pick until I got it. I think if I sold my 4003S/5, I'd regret it.