NBD!

[Dankology]

Really very happy so far with this 4003s in walnut after picking it up yesterday evening.

 

I'll have to make a decision regarding the pick up cover - I quite like the way it looks but it seems to be just where my hand wants to be for both picking and fingers.

 

There seems to be a significant discrepancy in volume between the two pick ups when at full whack but they are at wildly different heights. 

 

The fretboard is in dire need of a good clean. I don't think I've owned a guitar with a maple fretboard since a Squire Telecaster I had as a teenager - is there anything I need to be wary of?

 

Next gig is in six days - hoping to put it through its paces then 😀

[ezbass]

The difference in pickup volume is by design, assuming this is a modern one with the push/pull pot. That volume difference is less marked when the vintage circuit is engaged. However, I used to always play mine with both pickups on and the louder bridge pickup meant I didn’t have to favour that pickup more in the blend, it was already done. Looking back, I wish I’d gone for the walnut as they’re noticeably lighter than the all maple (why mine had to go ⚓️). Congrats on a really nice bass; enjoy!

[theyellowcar]

That’s a lovely thing. The body/neck contrast is great. I’ve never played a Ric but I imagine I’d have the same problem with the pickup cover. 

[ezbass]

If you do eschew the pickup up cover, watch out for the very rough and sharp surround. Splashing out for a bezel from Rickysounds is highly recommended.