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just picked up a 4004cii trans blue did I make a good choice?

Sure!

That's two good choices you've made today! The other is logging in here!

That's a GREAT choice,actually!

Now it will go next to my Blackstar.

bassduke49 wrote: two good choices you've made today!

Well said, Paul !!
Welcome aboard the RRF, Rathammer !

Well done, 4004Cii basses are fantastic!

Welcome to the RRF!

I suppose the new 4004's have a play-feel closer to the 4003, but just don't expect to get a 4003 tone out of it. I can get close to my 4001 with my Laredo, but the 4004 always has a deeper low end.

I can't say it's a bad choice, but too many have been disappointed by 4004's because they "don't sound like my 4003". Good luck, and welcome!

edski wrote:I can't say it's a bad choice, but too many have been disappointed by 4004's because they "don't sound like my 4003".

The stock electronics are the main reason for that, with pots that range from 175K-330K, and an .47uF tone cap. 500K pots with coil shorting ability and an .022uF tone cap bring the tone a lot closer to a 4001/3, while retaining the inherent quietness and punch of the excellent HB1 pickups.

I didn't buy my 4004s because I wanted them to sound like my 4001.

I think Dane's mod makes My 4004 trio sound closer to what i think a Rick Bass SHOULD sound like....however,whenever I play any of my 4004's,and switch over to the 4000,the "clank differential" is HUGE. i imagine a least a part of that is the set neck,but mostly the pickup,which is just a screamer....