4001v63 vs Chris Squire edition

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Mon Aug 11, 2003 2:17 pm

Anyone know the difference between the two? I had considered going for the Squire bass but, as much as I admire his playing, I just don't go for the signature on the pickquard.

rickengrowl · Post by **rickengrowl** » Mon Aug 11, 2003 2:46 pm

I cannot make a comparison, since I never happened to play a 4001V63 (as far as I know, there are only 3 specimens in France).
The fingerboard of the 4001CS is very particular. It's hard to describe, but it has nothing to do with that of a 4001/4003, or even that of a 4001S/4003S.
About the signature on the pickguard, a 4001V63 pickguard is compliant with a 4001CS. I don't remember the name of the guy, but I saw someone in the www.rickbeat.com gallery who replaced the pickguard of his 4001CS with a 4001V63 one.
All the best,
JL

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Mon Aug 11, 2003 6:49 pm

I think the main difference is the color ... I have played several v63's but I have never touched a Chris Squire model ...

tsarter · Post by **tsarter** » Mon Aug 11, 2003 9:26 pm

I've owned them both simutaneously. To my ear and hands there was no difference at all. I could be wrong though - perhaps there are minor differences??

dave4004 · Post by **dave4004** » Tue Aug 12, 2003 4:37 am

I thought the CS has the .0047 cap and the v63 did not, or has that been changed?

tsarter · Post by **tsarter** » Tue Aug 12, 2003 4:44 am

Mine sounded identical. My CS did have thinner frets though.

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Tue Aug 12, 2003 2:51 pm

The V63 is a re-issue of what Squire started out with isnt it?

agplate · Post by **agplate** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 9:15 am

For what it's worth, regarding the pickguard issue- I have two 4001CS's and oddly enough, the pickup selector switches are in slightly but noticeably different spots. In other words, I would not be able to interchange them. So if you were to switch pickguards, be sure to take a few quick measurements first.