Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2004 2:51 am
the bass in question, worn,but cool
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Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2004 2:53 am
Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2004 11:44 am
Sorry to see you part with that one 4001, Owen. If I had a small quota of disposable income right now, I sure would consider picking it up. Maybe some other time.
Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2004 1:10 pm
Sergio - i guess that pickup request is on hold for now;)
Its a very cool looking 4001, and everything works well (fixed truss rods/bridge etc)
But for me, i prefer the newer ones. Still at least i took a risk and tried one!
Its a very cool looking 4001, and everything works well (fixed truss rods/bridge etc)
But for me, i prefer the newer ones. Still at least i took a risk and tried one!
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2004 4:31 am
Hey Owen, I'm considering selling my 4003 JG w/Toaster. It's a 97 that is super, super clean. Take a look and let me know if you're interested. I’m selling it because of that new 4003S/5 JG w/black trim I just picked up. Need the funds!
Cheers!
Cheers!
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2004 4:33 am
More to see
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2004 4:35 am
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2004 4:41 am
Andy, check your mail!
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2004 8:56 am
Well, its now up for sale
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3700268520&category=4713
Bare in mind im in the UK
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3700268520&category=4713
Bare in mind im in the UK
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2004 9:33 am
Owen,
I just saw that one and thought it might be yours, and then I came here and sure enough it is. I think it was the fret markers that gave it away.
Not as thrashed as you made it sound, looks like a good bass to take out and play!
I just saw that one and thought it might be yours, and then I came here and sure enough it is. I think it was the fret markers that gave it away.
Not as thrashed as you made it sound, looks like a good bass to take out and play!
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2004 10:14 am
Steve, yeah true......just not for me! if your used to the old flatter necks youd like it, i just personally think that if a bass does not instantly hit you with "this is it" when you pick it up first time - then its time to move on!
My 4003 is made for me alone i swear!
My 4003 is made for me alone i swear!
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2004 3:01 pm
Owen, I know how you feel. I don't use my Dec '73 4001 for the same reason. I just never liked the way the neck felt, too sharp of an edge along the neck binding. When I went to get strings for it one day back in '87, sitting in the store was a brand new jetglo 4003. When I played it and felt the neck, I immediately put it in lay-away. My son is using the 4001 now, it just never suited me, it was ok, but it never felt totally right.
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2004 3:13 pm
I love the old necks and the new necks ...
I do prefer the newer truss rod system and the jumbo frets ...
I do prefer the newer truss rod system and the jumbo frets ...
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2004 10:17 am
I don't really like the old flat necks either, I think my favorites are the late 70's, early 80's 4001's, which are very similar to early nineties necks, (at least the ones that I have played)