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Jeffrey's Old 4004

Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:16 am
by markbass99
I felt that since I mentioned the one year anniversary of buying this bass in another thread I should post some updated pics. There have been some changes since Jeff and Chris owned it, I've struggled with liking the toaster/B string combination and that resulted in going back to hb1's. I also went through a bunch of B strings until I found the LaBella Hard Rocking Steels, WOW...they make all the others sound and feel like ****, I highly recommend them.
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Here's the bridge, it's an Allparts base with Hipshot saddles, about a 2 1/2" spread.

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Here's the trussrod access routes RIC did when Jeff had some problems.

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Where do you put a fifth tuner? Well here's where I put it and it's worked great so far, thanks to RIC for putting lots of meat in that headstock.

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The black silk in the last pic is the LaBelle .128 taper core B, the rest are DR Hi Beams.

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Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:33 am
by sowhat
Lovely! That wood looks just yummy - "sweet enough to eat". Image
(i don't want one, i don't want one, i don't want one... damn.)

Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:55 am
by incubus2432
Hey Mark, how do you like the tone of the BB Laredo vs. your Cii? Just curious.

I started playing my ex-Cii less and less since I preferred the brighter tone of the Laredo. Your p/u's are closer to the bridge so that may offset any mellowness that my "other spaced p/u" version had. I was never able to get my Cii to sound as angry as my Laredo or LK and it was disappointing since it was a stunning looking Ric that was otherwise a fantastic player.

I wonder how the new owner likes my Cii/TG?!?!?!? Image

Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 9:27 am
by jwr2
my 4004ci5 ...

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Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 9:40 am
by jwr2
4004L5

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Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 9:47 am
by jwr2
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Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 9:50 am
by jwr2
I'd like to get one like this and outfit it with black trim ...

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Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 9:54 am
by markbass99
Brian- I also prefer my Laredo to the Cii, it's brighter, it's lighter, and the neck is thinner. I'm keeping the Cii because it's a looker and my RBI can brighten it up to acceptable levels.

Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 9:59 am
by aceonbass
I'd like to get one of those and fit it with a pickguard!...Just kidding John!

Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 10:01 am
by sloop_john_b
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Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 10:04 am
by jwr2
This is one I really like as well ...

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Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 10:21 am
by aceonbass
Oooh. That IS pretty. I'll also be converting the 4004MG to concentric controls when it gets her. They'll be in stereo though, with a full size Les Paul selector switch with a gold tip

Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 10:30 am
by jwr2
and a gothic black 4004L 4-2-5 ...

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Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 11:44 am
by jps
I may just have to git me one of dem thar 4004L JG basses one of these days!

Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 2:05 pm
by incubus2432
Apparently this has turned into a "post your 4004" thread.....DARN! Image

Jeff.....all JetGlo is the ticket IMO.....

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