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Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 12:10 pm
by johnallg
Another thought, Scott. If you tried a Laredo and still missed the 4003 tone, you could put in a couple high gains and concentric pots and have a "modern 4003".
Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 12:22 pm
by cheyenne
I thought of that when I had the CII John.
The only problem is that I would think you would have to "de-button" the high gains due to string clearance problems. Not a big task, but a little out of my field. I also was on the bubble with the toasters,,but in the end, I just surrendered and traded it to Jeff Rath.
I will try a Larado though..
Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 4:30 pm
by johnallg
If you get to that point, and want to try high gains, I see two ways. Pull the buttons out and put in hex set screws, or get toaster covers and go with a rod or dowel pin. I could assist.
Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 11:36 pm
by cheyenne
We'll see. Thanks John.
Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2007 1:56 am
by markbass99
I've had both toasters and hb's in a Cii and I think the biggest difference(for me) was amp selection. I replaced the toasters with the hb's because they complimented the B string frequencies better. I wasn't satisfied with the hb's when played through an Ampeg or Eden amp. When I got my Markbass amp the hb's became much more detailed and clear, combined with a Sansamp RBI I was finally satisfied with the tone. I think the biggest issue with people going from 4001/3 to 4004 is the perceived "muddiness" or thickness in the bass tone, a bass amp with enhanced clarity will definitely help in this area.
Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 6:19 am
by shamustwin
'Twas mine, 'taint no more. '81. Thick neck.
Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 6:38 pm
by sloop_john_b
It's Wednesday...
Show us your 620's!
Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 6:54 pm
by rick_ovic
Damn...pass!
Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 6:58 pm
by sloop_john_b
None here either, Darren!
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 1:34 am
by elysrand
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 1:40 am
by rick_ovic
Nice guitar, Elys. The finish looks great.
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 1:46 am
by elysrand
Thanks Darren! That is even nicer a thing for you to say, coming from the new owner of yet another bonzer rare RM......
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 1:55 am
by rick_ovic
I've been looking at photos of Hawaii, trying to decide which hotel to stay in and what to do during my vacation there, after SoCal in September. The blueburst reminds me of the glorious beach photos I've been gazing at, as I sit here in the cold, cold darkness of winter
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 4:12 am
by bassduke49
Writing from Wisconsin here; define "cold, cold, darkness of winter" as it is in Australia, please.
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 4:43 am
by jakeox
Darren, if you're interested in fine dining and will be in or near Honolulu, drop me a note. I was there last year and can make some nice recommendations.
I was in Melbourne last year too, and we ate very well there as well.
Er, sorry for the thread drift. Eating is one of my other major hobbies.
