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Posted: **Wed Oct 26, 2005 2:06 pm**

I tried to create a bass similiar to the CS, but with one pickup. Here is a side by side comparison:

Posted: **Wed Oct 26, 2005 2:09 pm**

You're not allowed to ask about the sound. Those at the fest will attest to it's quality.

Posted: **Wed Oct 26, 2005 2:10 pm**

Hipshot bridge? I can't really tell. Other than that & the later 4000 pickguard & the top edges of the horsey surround they're identical. Nice color match. Was it difficult to duplicate?
More importantly, how does that baby sound?

Posted: **Wed Oct 26, 2005 2:11 pm**

Oops! I was typing while you posted

Looks great.

Posted: **Wed Oct 26, 2005 2:37 pm**

Better shot of bridge:

Posted: **Wed Oct 26, 2005 2:38 pm**

Wow! That's pretty close. Love it.

The CS has the longer headstock thinner horns.. and what Kevin said.. but other than that.. good job!

Posted: **Wed Oct 26, 2005 2:50 pm**

How do you like the Hipshot? There's been mixed reports about string height problems on some basses. I'm thinking of getting one after Christmas. They do look good. I may be imagining it, but I think my 4000's tail is raising a little more than it was. I put Fender Stainless RW's on it, might have to switch to lower tension strings.

Posted: **Wed Oct 26, 2005 3:04 pm**

I think you failed miserably so to make up for it, I'll take it off your hands at MARC!

Posted: **Wed Oct 26, 2005 3:08 pm**

What we can do Jeff, and I think I'm doing you a favor here...I would trade for that butt ugly v63 of yours...

Posted: **Wed Oct 26, 2005 3:11 pm**

Seriously...The look and sound is what I wanted, didn't anticipate the weight however..with the hipshot bridge and the horseshoe... not to mentio the bass was a bit heavy to begin with.. she weighs a ton...

Posted: **Wed Oct 26, 2005 3:14 pm**

Sorry.. forgot to answer questions and comments...

Nate, I would say the real CS is "sexier" and mine more "muscle"

Kevin.. the luthier who helped me with this complained about the string height.. I think the action is great. It has rotos on it...

Posted: **Wed Oct 26, 2005 3:19 pm**

Very nice Marc.....

Posted: **Wed Oct 26, 2005 3:33 pm**

It'll be fun to see them both! Horseshoes do add weight!!!

Posted: **Wed Oct 26, 2005 4:16 pm**

Looks horrible. Terrible job. I'd be glad to take it off your hands.

Posted: **Wed Oct 26, 2005 4:16 pm**

Nice Marc..

I cann't wait to see it in person..

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