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Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 11:40 am
by aceonbass
The HB1's and HB2's used in the 4004 Cii5's were actually the same pickup internally. I agree with Gilbert in that these basses seem to make pretty good 5-stringers(certainly better than 4003's do). I considered 4-2-5ing one but I want a little more spacing at the nut and bridge so I'll be holding out for my 4001/6 project.
Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 12:17 pm
by johnallg
"first impressions,beautiful! very light and the neck is very comfortable to me"
Woody, those were my first impressions also. Enjoy - wait until you can crank that baby up! And I would be remiss if I didn't say.... PICS!!!
Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 8:45 pm
by heinpete
The G-string usually is not a problem to become even in volume to the other strings, as it is a loud string anyway and the swinging characteristics have more amplitudes than the low E-string, for which I would rather anticipate some problems in getting it even.
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:15 am
by woodyng
"Are you getting used to the gold hardware on the mapleglo? I think it's a nice combination." yes,joey-in person the gold seems a lot deeper/richer looking than what comes off in photos.plus,i don't want it to be mistaken for a laredo now,do i?
seriously,i like the chrome,but i don't think i will do anything right away.more playing impressions-neck is dead straight,has kind of light rw strings-takes a very light touch.and i am a complete compooterphobe,i have taken pix,just have to post 'em,hopefully tonite...
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 8:24 am
by woodyng
"That clinches it for me! THAT is all I had to hear!" ok,tony-i will just say pictures do not do these fine instruments justice. the neck seems super to me-i was concerned about it being large,but this one feels great. so now i ask you,"are you thinking what i'm thinking,pinky?" narf! is there a 4004 in your future? DO IT!!!
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 8:28 am
by ajish4
Done Woody,
Ordered.....4004Cii.......
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 9:20 am
by incubus2432
Color?
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 9:56 am
by johnallg
Woody, time to edit your personal profile.....
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 10:46 am
by ajish4
"Color?"
Blueburst. I couldn't resist!
Thanks for all your input Brian, you more than most have convinced me to come over to the "DARK SIDE".
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 10:52 am
by sloop_john_b
You won't regret it Tony.
And if you do, you know where to reach me.
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 11:01 am
by ajish4
Thanks John,
Sorry as well, I didn't mean to short change you out of the credit due! You guys are a hell of a tag team!
I didn't stand a chance.
It's confirmed, I just spoke to my dealer. Now, all I have to do is sell a kidney and wait. NOW of all times, I'm counting on that back log just a little!
And if I don't like it, YOU have first dibs! How's that!?!?!
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 11:06 am
by sloop_john_b
Woo-hoo!
I think the 4004's are on the shelf until late this year, so you've got time.
You've got it easy, though - i've got a 5002v58 on order that I probably won't see for years!
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 11:16 am
by ajish4
Yeah,
I kind of came in on the back end on this one, but I know how you feel, I'm still waiting on my FL. THAT I'm COUNTING on the backlog for!
Looks like time to sell a bunch of junk on Ebay and hope I make a few pennies to help offset this one! I'm a patient man, I can wait....I think!
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 11:18 am
by sloop_john_b
looks like time to sell a bunch of junk on Ebay
The Alembics, huh?
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 11:27 am
by charlyg
You got it "biscuit boy"!!!!
Sorry, couldn't resist! I'll try and refrain from such outbursts, but I don't have a very good track record!!