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Show me your Laredo!
Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 10:15 am
by henny
I'd like to see an FG 4004L in particular.
Rather than trawl that gargantuan 'Show Your Ric' thread, slap a few of your own on here. It may sway me/put me off!
What do they sound like? How do they feel? How do they play?
They look very sleek, stylish, sporty things... man, I want one.
Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 10:23 am
by beatlefan
I had one earlier this spring and loved it! Only thing is , I had to part with it to finance a Shadow....which I love even more! ;^)
Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 10:32 am
by henny
OK - Compare it to a 4001S-v63.
Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 10:43 am
by wormdiet
That thread should be it's own forum.
Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 10:45 am
by beatlefan
1st BIG difference is the weight! The 4 is MUCH lighter than the V63!! The 4 seemed to have a much deeper "growl" than the V63, but I never put flats on the 4, so it's not a good comparison...
I recall the neck of the 4 being just a tad narrower than the V63....same body contouring as the V63...
I know it FELT better to play while standing than the V63 because it was lighter....
Hey, wait a minute! Why on Earth did I ever get RID of the 4004?? Oh yeah, to get a Shadow...which I like better than either of 'em!!
Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 11:28 am
by henny
Ta.
Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 11:31 am
by henny
Yes, your fixation regarding Shadows - purely aesthetic, right?
To my understanding they play, sound and feel 4003, correct?
Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 11:55 am
by jwr2
Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 12:04 pm
by henny
Ahh, cheers Jwr2.
Fireglo with bubinga fingerboard. Want one.
Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 12:47 pm
by bosco64
Here's mine, and I love it. A great alternative to the classic 4001/4003.
Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 3:30 pm
by rickcrazy
Yummy!
Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 5:03 pm
by beatlefan
Mark,
The 4004L was probably the most "comfortable" bass I've played, but the neck on the Shadow is as close to a 60's RIC as I've seen on a "newer" bass....
Other than the neck, it IS mostly aesthetic....and VERY cool.... ;^)
Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 5:06 pm
by beatlefan
Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 5:07 pm
by beatlefan
Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2004 2:23 am
by jaymi
Somewhere along the way, Chris....a couple of 6'7" action shots with these basses will be in order. I know, I know, they look like jewelry but it's time for you to get jammin' in a band my friend!!!
