4004 Appreciation

kernkamp · Post by **kernkamp** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 10:25 am

Gary,

Don't cry. That fretless is amazing. I know how you feel though. I still think lovingly about the 4004LDS I sold to Tim. I am just so amazed at how comfortable these basses are to play. Great pics guys.

Andy, do you remember where you picked this one up? I'm glad it has a forum pedigree.

bottom4 · Post by **bottom4** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 11:49 am

Yeah Greg, I got it new from Mike Parks.

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 11:50 am

nab · Post by **nab** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 11:58 am

Re Scott J's question. I asked Gary at NCM about 4004 in AFG last week. He said chances were "Virtual Unobtanium" and about 3 year wait. Went AFG 4003 instead, tho...

D*mn, those are beatiful basses...

kernkamp · Post by **kernkamp** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 12:46 pm

Hey, how come they don't make these with maple fretboards anymore? I'm a sucker for a maple fretboard.

jaymi · Post by **jaymi** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 1:10 pm

I had an awesome 4004Ci w/the walnut wings that Dr Ted had repaired...It was a KILLER bass. i would have kept it too except that the walnut was too easily damaged by my playing style so I had to trade it...

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 1:11 pm

I also prefer the maple fretboards, Greg.

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 2:41 pm

D**n, I like this one!

But I would fit it with my own pickups and a new wiring harness.

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 2:55 pm

Hey Jaymi, good to see you back. That bass is at Mikes Music in Cincinnati AFAIK. You are right, it is a great bass. I was sad to have to let it go but it had to go. Mike's was asking too much but he is probably ready to deal if anyone is interested.

Here she is as I last saw her.

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 2:58 pm

I just checked and it is gone........

jaymi · Post by **jaymi** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 3:47 pm

yep he was asking waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy too much for it.....someone got it

david_donlon · Post by **david_donlon** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 4:02 pm

That blue one is an eyecatcher, Sergio. I suddenly want one now!

jps · Post by **jps** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 5:01 pm

"the walnut was too easily damaged by my playing style"

Try Jared's playing style.

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 6:01 pm

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 6:55 pm

Oh man. LOVE that one, Joey.