Putting the 4002 though its’ paces.

[dswp]

Hey Jdog, how come Biscuti gets to go to the cool parties with you (like that one)???

John K. (I'd be smiling too.)

"Dumb question - were all 4002's equipped with black pg's?"
Yes.


And John B....

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[jdogric12]

The 4002 pg's are actually b/w/b, right?

[dswp]

The 4002 pg's are actually b/w/b, right?

Correct

[ben_brown]

Hey JDog...what does the blond have in her right hand?

[elysrand]

I am not going to comment on that one....

[jps]

Hey JDog...what does the blond have in her right hand?

Jdog's headstock?

[ben_brown]

...Rim Shot

[elysrand]

And not a single donkey in that bar, I bet.

[cassius987]

Hey, great thread (up until the last pages ). Are there any other threads on the nitty gritty and finer details of the 4002 pickups? I'd like to read more.

[rickaddict]

I'm sure they were discussed a number of other times on this forum.

But how to find the threads? Me no know!

[cassius987]

I've looked at a handful and most of them really don't get down to the finer points. Most of the time they are just mentioned and referred to in some mystical way. I'll try a fourth time (count 'em) but so far I haven't found any threads that were nearly so informative as this one--and none that address just the pickups. It's been many months since I tried though.

Anyways, just thought I'd ask. Thanks! Again, great thread.

[s4001]

Hemispheres was a 4002

[86kubicki]

I've done some recording and gigs with my recently acquired 4002 and came up with a couple of observations. First, I didn't realize that using the XLR connection only engages the bridge pickup (I wonder what the thought was behind this wiring?). Also I find that cranking the tone controls acts like a mid-range boost. Very different than a 4003! I think the ebony board also contributes to the mid-range projection of the 4002 - any bass I've played with an ebony board seems to share this characteristic.

[jps]

Well, if you're not happy with it, I'll gladly take it off your hands.

[86kubicki]

Well, if you're not happy with it, I'll gladly take it off your hands.

When did I say I wasn't happy with it? Quite the contrary - the tone and playability have made the 4002 my favourite Rickenbacker bass!