4003S vs 4003

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 8:51 am

sure you can say one sounds better ... it is just an opinion ...

Also I have rounded the edge off of the binding from quite a few basses and NOBODY ever noticed ... even when they play it ... but it does feel better to the right forearm ...

henny · Post by **henny** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 9:26 am

Your statement didn't seem to portray your personal preference in bass tonality, that's all Jeff - more of a general judgment on the 4004 not being as good as the 4003.

In my experience, for Blues/Jazz - the 4004 is ideal, especially the Cheyenne II.

You're into Rock and Blues, like I am; I'd say that the 4003 does things the 4004 doesn't, and vice-versa; designed for different roles: hummers vs single coils, etc.

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 9:47 am

I have never heard a 4004.

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 9:49 am

I have actually worn the binding on some of my Rics where I rest my forearm.

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 10:14 am

I like the 4004 a lot ... I just like the 4003 better ... I am also a big fan of the 2000 series basses ...

rhampshire · Post by **rhampshire** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 10:21 am

Yeah Bob, me too - my '79 is quite rounded over...

ilan · Post by **ilan** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 11:00 am

Jeff - since you're such a big fan of the 2000 Series - maybe this one's for you - 2020 "Hamburg" Midnight Blue:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=87492&item=7303556104&rd=1

thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 3:05 pm

Ilan, that's a really nice looking Ric, I know, I know, it's not Fireglo, but it seems to suit being Blue.

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 3:16 pm

The seller states that the fingerboard is rosewood. He must have lifted some promotional text to fill out his listing.

bob_atherton · Post by **bob_atherton** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 8:58 pm

Well..... this all started with the idea of getting a 4003S. Well I didn't get it, but I did get a very tasty V63 MG made in 1986!

I tracked it down, drove many miles, haggled quite a bit & came home with a very nice bass.

The only downside, hence the haggle is that the output from the bridge pup is very low. Any ideas?

Thanks for all your help chaps, I wouldn't have got this bass without a bit of 'prodding'.

Also the main reason I like it so much is the sound is very vintage. It sounds in may ways more like my '73 F***** P than my 4001.

All the best ( a rather happy ) Bob

ilan · Post by **ilan** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 11:29 pm

Congrats Bob!

ken_swearingen · Post by **ken_swearingen** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 11:55 pm

the binding has always been an issue as far back as i can remember[when i got my first[1977]4001 i almost bought a 78 4001s the next year for this same reason also i can still see that bass in my mind white with black guard-trc neck thrubody [beauty]

bob_atherton · Post by **bob_atherton** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 8:45 am

Thanks Ilan, I've got a gig on Sunday night. I cann't wait!

Bob

syncop8r · Post by **syncop8r** » Sat Feb 26, 2005 11:39 am

"S" is for Sexy!!!