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Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 8:51 am
by jwr2
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 ...
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 9:26 am
by henny
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.
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 9:47 am
by rictified
I have never heard a 4004.
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 9:49 am
by rictified
I have actually worn the binding on some of my Rics where I rest my forearm.
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 10:14 am
by jwr2
I like the 4004 a lot ... I just like the 4003 better ... I am also a big fan of the 2000 series basses ...
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 10:21 am
by rhampshire
Yeah Bob, me too - my '79 is quite rounded over...
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 11:00 am
by ilan
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
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 3:05 pm
by thx1955
Ilan, that's a really nice looking Ric, I know, I know, it's not Fireglo, but it seems to suit being Blue.
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 3:16 pm
by rickfan60
The seller states that the fingerboard is rosewood. He must have lifted some promotional text to fill out his listing.
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 8:58 pm
by bob_atherton
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
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 11:29 pm
by ilan
Congrats Bob!
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 11:55 pm
by ken_swearingen
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]
Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 8:45 am
by bob_atherton
Thanks Ilan, I've got a gig on Sunday night. I cann't wait!
Bob
Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2005 11:39 am
by syncop8r
"S" is for Sexy!!!