grenadilla Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I have a Jetglow and a Fireglow 4003 and I think the walnut looks great too. A mapleboard on a maple neck is a logical alternative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Anyone know for sure if the 4003W S series have the VT control? Seems the differences between the standard 4003W and the S are 1) Dots not triangle inlays on the 4003W S, 2) binding on the 4003W, none on the 4003 W S and 3) mono only on the 4003 W. I cant seem to find anywhere thats got two to compare against each other tho :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 The 'S' does indeed have the VT control. Dots, as you said, and the added difference of a contoured body shape, and of course no binding. Pickups are the same as a 4003, so the tone is actually the same. It's YMMV - some prefer the looks/feel of the S over a standard 4003, some don't. Remember, the S was the preferred bass of Chris Squire and some guy called Paul Mccartney, although I've never heard of him. I actually got one a couple of weeks back, in Ruby. Had a Mapleglo first which I had to return for QC issues, but the Ruby is great. I've had 4003's before, but never an S.....it's a very nice bass indeed - if it was my first one, I'd be stuck what to go for - I'd say the S is certainly more playable with the contours - but I'm equally content with the normal slab. Goes well with my old 4001......! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12stringbassist Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Very fond of mine..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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