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Where's *my* 4005?
Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 9:55 pm
by tsarter
The recent 4005s for sale have got me interested again (after many years). The '79 on E-bay is lovely, but I'd be over-extending at $4500 (which it has now gone past with a few hours to go). Anyone parting with one or know of one in this range or less? Condition not critical. I'd be happy with one in need of restoration. Might make it OK to give it the finish I'd really like *AND* be more affordable!
Pardon the double posting - I put this in the wanted section too.
Thanks,
Tim
Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 6:22 pm
by tsarter
Found it! Another big thanks to Ed.
- Tim
Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 6:41 pm
by ealdrett
SOLD!!
Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 6:46 pm
by rickaddict
Congrats, Timmer! She's a nice lookin' one.
One of these days I'll get off my @$$ and buy one. I don't think I'll like it, but I want to give one an extended test run! I'm just WAY too attached to my 4001/4003's. My hands don't like to play anything else.
Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 6:47 pm
by rickaddict
Beautiful fireglo application!
Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 6:49 pm
by tsarter
Thanks, Jeff.
As I told Ed I've always wanted to check them out to see if I would like them and I thought I'd better do it before they got even more expensive. I have some other hollow bodied and chambered bodied basses so there is a very good chance I'll love this one too.
Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 6:55 pm
by rickaddict
Cool. I hope it works out for you. The necks are the same sweet neck as a 4001. The issue for me is where to anchor my right hand. I'd have to have one for a while to see if I'd get used to it.
Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 6:59 pm
by tsarter
That's not an issue for me. I anchor on the E string, switching to a floating anchor when playing the E string. Nothing intentional, but rather something that developed over the years. Makes it easy to play a wide variety of instruments.
Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 7:07 pm
by sloop_john_b
YEAH!!!
Congrats Ed and Tim - Tim, if you've never played a 4005 before, you're in for a treat.
Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 7:37 pm
by johnallg
Well you both made out on this one! I've watched Ed's bass for a while with no one going for it and then in steps Tim and there you have it. Another satisfying forum dealing.
Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 8:12 pm
by jnbass
HE SCORES!
Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 2:10 am
by jps
"...there is a very good chance I'll love this one too."
You will!
Congrats! I find mine easier to play than a 4000/1/2/3/4 as the neck totally clears the body.
Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 4:30 am
by tsarter
Jeffrey,
Any neck dive because of the hollow body?
I'm really looking forward to playing it!
Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 1:25 pm
by jps
No, but then mine has Hipshot Ultralite tuners on it, which may help.
Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 3:40 pm
by beatlefan
Way to go , Tim!
Welcome to the club...
Your bass playing will never be the same...