I was visiting the YouTube channel of bassist and Rick owner Bernard Nicoll (is he a member here? I dunno...). He posted a video of his 4001V63, fitted with the new V2 bridge/tailpiece. The sound quality is a bit compromised, unfortunately (it has a nasty digitization whistle on it), but here's the link anyway FWIW:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFUhKB6mToU
HOWEVER, he also posted a link to a photo gallery showing the V2 being installed on a 4001 Chris Squire model. Given the number of enquiries we've had on here from people asking about this simple procedure, I thought you might like to see the pics: CLICKY LINKY THING
V2 tailpiece installation on 4001V63 and CS - photos
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V2 tailpiece installation on 4001V63 and CS - photos
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Re: V2 tailpiece installation on 4001V63 and CS - photos
Great pics of the V2 installation on the CS, should help various Forumites who've been asking about V2 installation
"It's Red Jim, but not as we know it...."
Re: V2 tailpiece installation on 4001V63 and CS - photos
Those links are extremely helpful. Thanks for finding and posting them.espidog wrote:... people asking about this simple procedure ...
I am about ready to commit to doing the replacement on my own bass. If I do, then I'll try to take some stills and post them on this forum.
Re: V2 tailpiece installation on 4001V63 and CS - photos
I don't think I'd put one on a CS model - why go to the trouble of having a replica bass and then modding it?
Re: V2 tailpiece installation on 4001V63 and CS - photos
Why shouldn't the owner have modified it?prowla wrote:I don't think I'd put one on a CS model - why go to the trouble of having a replica bass and then modding it?
Anyway, aren't there already significant differences between a reissue tailpiece and one that would have been installed on an RM 1999?
My own situation is similar: I am replacing the three-screw tailpiece on a 4001 C64 with a V2 bridge. The tail lift is becoming intolerable, and it doesn't matter to me that it's a "reissue" that's being modified.
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Re: V2 tailpiece installation on 4001V63 and CS - photos
The new V2 bridge is so much more stable and functional, yet still looks like a RIC part. If you put one on a C64 or 4001CS, you can still notch the center tooth over the mute as a nod to authenticity.
Re: V2 tailpiece installation on 4001V63 and CS - photos
+1aceonbass wrote:The new V2 bridge is so much more stable and functional, yet still looks like a RIC part. If you put one on a C64 or 4001CS, you can still notch the center tooth over the mute as a nod to authenticity.
"It's Red Jim, but not as we know it...."