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G'day all, anyone out there able to help with solving a dead spot on a '78 4001? The bass plays really well except for an annoying 'dead' 7th fret D string. I have had this bass for years but have used it very little 'cos of this problem. I generally use Rotosound round wound but have tried other brands but no change - it is definitely a resonance issue with the bass. Is this maybe a problem with neck tension ?

I liked the look of the S-1004F when I was over in the UK last July so I took the gamble and bought one (off ebay out of Germany). It was a risk but I now reckon that this bass is something special particularly in view of the low price. Obviously there were little things that needed attention first up, like the bridge/harmonics were way out and 2 frets were sharp on the edges but apart from that the bass was ready to go for no additional outlay. It has a really straight neck with good low action and I have no fret buzz. I play my basses reasonably hard and I have no complaints about the playability. It is very well balanced and has an amazing tonal range. I have a selection of basses including Rickenbacker, Fender Jazz, Stringray but this is the weapon of choice currently. Hey, I might have been just lucky with the one I bought but it is definately good value for money. I agree with the blog comment about the logo looking cheap and yes it does detract a little from the visual presentation of the bass. I use the S-1004F at all of my gigs in Australia and it is a topic of conversation with other bass players I meet. This is the first time I have bought a bass that is not a 'classic' and have not been disappointed - and before anyone asks - NO I am not on the payroll !! Cheers.

[quote name='molan' post='228226' date='Jun 28 2008, 03:46 AM']I'd spotted the semi as well & quite like the looks: Kinda Rickyish in places. £235 for a 4 or 5 string - would love to know what they are like. As an owner of a Korean Lakland I'm certainly not going to assume that because it's Korean it's rubbish![/quote]