1959 4000 Factory Second, lol
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1959 4000 Factory Second, lol
Here she is...
Serial # B(or P?)9 13X
It sure looks like a P to me.
Serial # B(or P?)9 13X
It sure looks like a P to me.
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Re: 1959 4000 Factory Second, lol
It's so sparkling clean apart from that tiny flaw. It looks like it was locked away in a climate-controlled dust-free environment for 60 years.
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Re: 1959 4000 Factory Second, lol
Totally agree. I almost wonder if it's ever playedantipodean wrote:It's so sparkling clean apart from that tiny flaw. It looks like it was locked away in a climate-controlled dust-free environment for 60 years.
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Bands: 2
Bass: -64 and -67
Amp: Sunn 300T and Model T prototype
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Bands: 2
Bass: -64 and -67
Amp: Sunn 300T and Model T prototype
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Re: 1959 4000 Factory Second, lol
Actually, it has been played, but very little. There is a small amount of belt buckle worming on the back.
Dude probably played one rehearsal or gig when the "no mishap" strap had a mishap??!!
Dude probably played one rehearsal or gig when the "no mishap" strap had a mishap??!!
Re: 1959 4000 Factory Second, lol
That might be why we do not see those straps today?opticnerve wrote:Actually, it has been played, but very little. There is a small amount of belt buckle worming on the back.
Dude probably played one rehearsal or gig when the "no mishap" strap had a mishap??!!
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Bands: 2
Bass: -64 and -67
Amp: Sunn 300T and Model T prototype
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Bands: 2
Bass: -64 and -67
Amp: Sunn 300T and Model T prototype
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Re: 1959 4000 Factory Second, lol
Tony,
Very nice buddy!! I cant wait to see her in person! I'm so relieved that you were able to acquire her. I bet I know someone who is jonesing for that case! LOL!!!!
Sepp
Very nice buddy!! I cant wait to see her in person! I'm so relieved that you were able to acquire her. I bet I know someone who is jonesing for that case! LOL!!!!
Sepp
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Re: 1959 4000 Factory Second, lol
Thanks Sepp!
I shipped it to Dale yesterday.
I'll let you know when I get it back & we'll set up a play date!
Cheers!
I shipped it to Dale yesterday.
I'll let you know when I get it back & we'll set up a play date!
Cheers!
Re: 1959 4000 Factory Second, lol
Ya' know, all the years I have been reading posts in this forum; it never ceases to amaze me the child at Christmas excitement I get when reading about peoples' projects or acquisitions. You all are infectious!!! Thanks!
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Re: 1959 4000 Factory Second, lol
Hopefully you’ll post progress pictures of the repair. Congratulations on saving this gem.
Re: 1959 4000 Factory Second, lol
So stoked that you got this, Tony.
Please share an update when you get it repaired, it will be a sight to behold!
Please share an update when you get it repaired, it will be a sight to behold!
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Re: 1959 4000 Factory Second, lol
Will do Collin!collin wrote:So stoked that you got this, Tony.
Please share an update when you get it repaired, it will be a sight to behold!