A 4001/3 copy from Japan. Pics page 3
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Re: A 4001/3 copy so rare, no one will guess the manufacturer....
Sweet "Electric Bass" my friend! A Zenon?
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Re: A 4001/3 copy so rare, only forumite ThePearDream will guess the manufacturer...
Yes, Zen-On. Same manufacturer as Morales Mosrite copies.
Only made in the 70s i believe.
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Re: A 4001/3 copy so rare, only forumite ThePearDream will guess the manufacturer...
Sorry
I found the original merchant listing pretty quick with Google lens.
I really like how the wrapping on the strings looks like it's made of Muppet hair yarn.
I hope it's a great bass!
I found the original merchant listing pretty quick with Google lens.
I really like how the wrapping on the strings looks like it's made of Muppet hair yarn.
I hope it's a great bass!
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Re: A 4001/3 copy so rare, only forumite ThePearDream will guess the manufacturer...
That's why I posted the pic, we weren't getting anywhere
Hope it is a great bass too. Japanese instruments rarely disappoint though... Unless we're talking entry level..
Hope it is a great bass too. Japanese instruments rarely disappoint though... Unless we're talking entry level..
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Re: A 4001/3 copy so rare, only forumite ThePearDream will guess the manufacturer...
Cool!
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Re: A 4001/3 copy from Japan. Pics page 3
Cool instrument The pickups make it sound like somewhere in between a bass and a guitar.
I ordered some 45-105 flatwound strings. Even though it sounds great with chorus and distortion or fuzz with the current ones. I just don't like the feel of them..
The mute thingy is cool, it can be raised or lowered.
The tuners are kinda crappy. I mean, they do the job , but I think this bass deserves proper better tuners...
Neck through construction btw
I ordered some 45-105 flatwound strings. Even though it sounds great with chorus and distortion or fuzz with the current ones. I just don't like the feel of them..
The mute thingy is cool, it can be raised or lowered.
The tuners are kinda crappy. I mean, they do the job , but I think this bass deserves proper better tuners...
Neck through construction btw
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Re: A 4001/3 copy from Japan. Pics page 3
those are real Ric parts right? I heard some of them have the legit parts.
I love that it says Electric Bass in the Ric font. I think I want all my guitars to be that generic.
I love that it says Electric Bass in the Ric font. I think I want all my guitars to be that generic.
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Re: A 4001/3 copy from Japan. Pics page 3
Not sure if they are Ric parts. I doubt it but, I wouldn't know. I know the tuners aren't!
How could i tell, and what parts? The neck pickup has long alnico poles under the hood fwiw.
A different headstock
How could i tell, and what parts? The neck pickup has long alnico poles under the hood fwiw.
A different headstock
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Re: A 4001/3 copy from Japan. Pics page 3
What's the nut width on these? I love this shape of bass but have never got to trying one and can't justify the cost of a real one. If it's P-Bass width then I'm out...I like a nice skinny Jazz Bass (1.5") nut. If it's a narrow nut, and you ever want to sell it, I might be interested.
Silly Rabbit, don't you know scooped mids are for kids?
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Re: A 4001/3 copy from Japan. Pics page 3
Looks like 42 mm Johny.
I do have to say, these bridges suck after having spent some time setting this thing up.
I wish the bridge had individual height adjustment. The D and the G, could use a little lowering. Probably ok, for a lot of people but i like action crazy low
Maybe a hipshot? I really like the bass and how it sounds. Would like to keep it.
I do have to say, these bridges suck after having spent some time setting this thing up.
I wish the bridge had individual height adjustment. The D and the G, could use a little lowering. Probably ok, for a lot of people but i like action crazy low
Maybe a hipshot? I really like the bass and how it sounds. Would like to keep it.
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Re: A 4001/3 copy from Japan. Pics page 3
Silly Rabbit, don't you know scooped mids are for kids?
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Re: A 4001/3 copy from Japan. Pics page 3
I'm not sure but i think it's well documented that Japan bought a ton of parts from Ric in the 70s.
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Re: A 4001/3 copy from Japan. Pics page 3
i only say... FUCK YOU, NEW KITCHEN
i love delay SO much ...that i procrastinate all the time.
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