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Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2005 6:49 pm
by jps
I didn't notice that about the bridge pickup, it looks like both pickups are back to where they were on the original Cheyennes. I would like to see them like they are on the 4005, with the bridge pickup much closer to the bridge.
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2005 4:41 am
by rickenbrother
I didn't realize that, you're right about pickup position being changed to that of the original Cheyennes. The two 5Cii's should sound a bit different, which for me is good.
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2005 6:26 am
by dr_rickenstein
Oops! I was in a hurry and I thought I had cancelled the post, sorry.
When I saw the basses listed on POTR I emailed Chris asking for pics and he said the red one was already taken so I just went ahead and bought the blue one as I had been looking for a 4004CII/5 for the longest time!
Joey, thanks for the welcome. As usual, I had been lurking for quite some time now and I finally decided to start posting.
Let see if I can do the pic thing here:
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2005 6:31 am
by dr_rickenstein
Ha! I did it but it is too small! Í hope I'll get the hang of it soon enough.
Thanks Jeffrey for the answer on the pick ups placement. It does make sense!
I'll give the pic thing another shot:
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2005 6:31 am
by beatlefan
Velcome, Dr.Rickensteen!!...or is it RickenSTINE??
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2005 7:12 am
by dr_rickenstein
Man, forget it! I'll take my own pics when it gets here.
Thanks for the velcome Chris. I guess I would spell it rickenstine but whatever is fine with me!
this two are waiting impatienly for the 4004CII/5!
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2005 7:27 am
by jnbass
Its Ricken-SHTEEN,
suit yourself, the rates have changed you know...
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 6:58 am
by bottom4
Hey Joey - could you let me know if there's a sonic difference between the two basses.
And if you don't mind, try slapping on the red one let us know if the pup is an issue.
cheers!
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 9:57 am
by 86kubicki
I wonder if the pickup placement is going to be the same for the 4004cii? I have one on order and I don't know if I like this new pickup placement.
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 11:02 am
by bottom4
It appears to be Steve. Look at Ed Romans site. There's a 4 string Trans Blue with that positioning!
I feel the same. I was just about to place a 5 string order with MP, we talked earlier this week and then I saw this...
Waiting to hear from a few "sources"
cheers!
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 1:19 pm
by ben_hall
All 4004's from now on will have the bass pickup farther up like that. Easier to take the truss rods out.
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 1:24 pm
by rickenbrother
I will Andy, and I hope they do sound different, it will justify having two 5Cii basses even more.
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 3:23 pm
by bottom4
What's more important, removing the truss rods or playability?
In 30 years of playing I’ve had to remove the rods twice – once on my P bass and once on my V?
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 3:27 pm
by jps
The neck pickup on my 4005WB is right up against the neck and I have no problems with playability.
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 4:01 pm
by bottom4
do you slap on it Jeff?