4004Cii/5 owners - what are your impressions?

henny · Post by **henny** » Sat Feb 19, 2005 8:24 am

Hey Paul...?

I've actually sent a reply to you, hmm, mustn't have sent properly. Bloomin new email client!

I'm not really into black trim at all, I just don't like it. I'm on the lookout for a JG with Chrome, ideally. Mike has one on his page, which I've started putting funds aside for.

Thanks for the offer, anyway - really cool that you emailed me.

I noticed your TR Cii pics... man, sleak... really gorgeous. TR is the ultimate Cii colour, isn't it.

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Sat Feb 19, 2005 8:56 am

yes, unless its quilted MG!

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Sat Feb 19, 2005 10:54 am

A peek under the hood reveals a simple yet effective control cavity. Thankfully, there is no preamp. I prefer passive electronics. I might eventually change out the p/u selector switch and make it v/v/t or replace the switch with a p/u blend control pot.

jps · Post by **jps** » Sat Feb 19, 2005 12:31 pm

Don't forget the vintage knobs!

henny · Post by **henny** » Sat Feb 19, 2005 1:52 pm

I think they look rather daft on the Cheyenne II, I mean - the bass is intended to keep that classic Ric 4000 shape but in a modern, minimalised subtle way to suit the whims of 21st century design.

What was up with the original gold nobs??

jps · Post by **jps** » Sat Feb 19, 2005 2:29 pm

I think the metal knobs are recreations of the ones used on '50s Rickenbackers.

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Sat Feb 19, 2005 3:41 pm

here's one with Ric knobs ...

and here is one with dome style knobs ...