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What a wonderful restoration there by Larry.

No surprise it was a Fireglo bass originally, and looking like "when I'm" '64 new again!

Hi Wints, yes Larry did a wonderful Job such a Gentleman as well a pleasure to deal with, I'd highly recommend him to anyone whos need this type of work done.

At the risk of sounding crass, what is a full restoration like that worth? I realize it would vary based on the condition of the wood, paint, missing parts, etc., and I can't imagine all that extremely detailed hand work being cheap. Based on some of the restoration of criminally abused basses I've ...

Yeah when Larry Striped her down he found the original colour was FG as it was still in the pickup routes so its back to its original colour !

bassslug wrote:Thanks Brian for posting them for me I have my account back up now. Delighted with DA09 earlist 64 4001s on record 14 earlier than PMC's so pretty cool ! very happy !

Should have her back in a couple of weeks, Larry says it sounds great so can't wait to hear her !

Thanks Brian for posting them for me I have my account back up now. Delighted with DA09 earlist 64 4001s on record 14 earlier than PMC's so pretty cool ! very happy !

I think it may have been resprayed as its slight metalic - no way to findout the orginal colour prehap LD will find some evidence when he strips her down? Is that likely?

Brian, Thanks for adding DA09 to the Register - just two things, the colour is currenly a dark green not jetglo and also, who is Peter so I can PM him and claim the entry.

Many Thanks
Donal

Peter McCormack - he is the ADMIN on the RRF. He responded above commenting on Graham's bass.

I will ...

8mileshigh wrote:Yep. CM118.

I feel in my bones that this was made for McCartney.....Shall I keep dreaming? LOL

Graham,
Absolutely beautiful bass but how come it has diamond shape inlays instead of the dots and it has binding was it refurbished to add these features ?

Regards
Donal.

Don,

This is my '67 RM1999 / 4001S that Larry restored.

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m238/Kevin_Teed/IMG_20140705_142752_128_zps1163aa60.jpg

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m238/Kevin_Teed/BodyBack_zps3083bcbf.jpg

Beautiful that's what I hope mine will look like. I have been in ...

Question for Brian, was 1964 the first year the 4001s was made? also you mentioned mine was the earliest currently known about on RRF will it be added to the register that you directed me too?

Thanks again everyone for all the advice

Donal

Happy to help... And I too will follow its ...

Hi Guy's
Apologies for not posting for a few days I've been on vacation with no access to the forum. I have had some contact with Larry Davis and from what I've seen of his work and the number of recommendations ive had regarding his work I think I need look no further, it's going to cost a few bob ...

Thanks sepp and Brian although some of that went straight over my head and out the window. I do intent to get a full and proper restoration done. I also very much want to play it so I'm hopping Larry can do all aspects of the work. I've still not heard back from him yet, I guess I'll give it a few ...

Thanks Brian more great info I'm glad RIC pointed me toward this forum I've found out more today then I could have hoped for!!! and you mentioned that this is the earliest example of a 64 documented to date? would that have a bearing on the value. Regarding the electrics and pickup function can ...

Wow....that's amazing. Im not sure how my uncle got it and I don't think there is anybody who would know, this could have been in his attic for a long long time. I have always been a rick fan, being a massive fan of Chris Squire and Geddy lee, so as soon as I could afford it bought a 4003 brand new ...

Thanks Guys,
Does anyone know how many RM1999 there are out there? Mr.Winter commented that this one might have been amoungst the first 10 ever shipped to Rose and Morris would that increase the worth and collectability?