Recent content by rhetttuba

I use a QuadraVerb for the mono chorus and stereo pitch effects (the flanger works well too-like it's 1981 again). A ton of the presets are just horrible for bass (i.e. "King's Chamber"), but I find the above-listed to be really useful and it fits in the 1U space I had available. I keep...

Bucko, Sorry for the late reply. I own both a 4003 and 4003s/5. I would suggest that if you can demo the /5 that you give it a try. I find that I have rarely pulled out my 4003 since acquiring the /5 new in 2002. I play finger-style and haven't found the string spacing to be a bother...

First bass (in 1978) was a T-40. It was a beast of an instrument. Eventually passed it off on my brother when I went to college who promptly sold it for peanuts (I also think he let the neck twist a little too). Other than for nostalgic reasons, I cannot point to any particular feature which...

1st --- 1985 4003 Jetglow. 2nd -- 2001 4003s/5 Turquoise

The "B string" and "spacing" issues are definitely in the eyes of the beholder. Having played a 4003 for years, I picked up a new 4003s/5 a couple of years ago when they stopped production and have never looked back. With my hands, I prefer the narrow spacing. P.S., If you're looking for...

Definitely a late 70s early 80s timeframe. I remember the Ramblin' part, but not Conrads. Definitely the dark brown stained building where the old circle used to be . . . P.S. I'm looking for a Boss VF-1 -- any ideas for the best 2nd hand (pawn) shop in the Tidewater/Hpt. Rds. area? My...

Born and raised in Hampton; played at JMU; living near Chuckatuck now and playing at church in Suffolk. Trivial pursuit . . . Which guitar store was located on the corner of VB Blvd and Military Hwy. in the dark stained brown building? I think its a church now and somewhat hidden by the...