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sloop_john_b wrote:The huge difference between the two is 21 frets (v64) versus 24 frets (WB).

The 21-fret is vintage-spec, but the 24-fret will likely never need a neck reset.

Do more frets relate to greater neck stability?

What differences are there between the 360/12-WB and the 360-12 V64, besides the tailpiece?

Can the 'R' tailpiece on the WB be changed for the tailpiece style of the V64?

In the Pure McCartney virtual reality video series, shot in a home studio of his, there is a Fender amp visible. Any idea what model it is?

Now all they need to do is turn this into a movie!

Thanks for the welcome, and for letting me know about the second edition!

The detailed portrait of McCartney's bass in the book, taken probably in the '90s or early oughts (I think) shows no evidence of binding on the heel of the fingerboard. I think it's a reflection in that old shot. To which book are you referring? :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: Bug Eyed.gif ...

bassduke49 wrote:The detailed portrait of McCartney's bass in the book, taken probably in the '90s or early oughts (I think) shows no evidence of binding on the heel of the fingerboard. I think it's a reflection in that old shot.

To which book are you referring?

The following video has a good shot of the headstock at 22 seconds. The screenshot was too large for me to include in a post.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSAc7JNx2PA&t=22s

In the 80s, Paul McCartney was shown with a left-handed Rickenbacker 360/12WB with a reverse headstock. The photo of him holding the guitar is from the All The Best tv promo, from 1987. It popped up again in the video shoot for Queenie Eye (the rack photo is from this) in 2013. I'm curious if anyone...

I see them on the 7th, 9th, and 12th frets, too. Is that binding on the heel end of the fingerboard in that photo of Mal, or just a really bright reflection off the end grain of the fingerboard? Looks like binding to me. Amazing that we still learn things about this bass! Hm... what makes you think...

teeder wrote:In that picture, it sure does look like markers on that side.

What I meant was about the other (top) side that is not in the photo. So far I've not been able to find any images of this side.

Thoughts wanted on the differences between these two heads. Though I listed cabs I'm more open to options with those. 1. Ashdown ABM 500 EVO II, Ashdown 4x10 cab 2. Mesa Boogie 400+, Mesa 2x15 cab I'm getting back into playing bass after several years away from it and need an amp. Mainly playing at ...

rickfan60 wrote:
Paul McCartney's bass received a white Delrin nut back in '75.

Was McCartney's a Derlin nut? Mark Arnquist has mentioned it to be a bone nut.

http://www.thecanteen.com/arnquist.html

Does anyone know if Paul's Ric 4001S has side dot markers on both sides of the neck? His bass was constructed with a right-handed neck. On a lefty instrument, this would mean the neck side dot markers would be facing downwards (as you can see in the photo) instead of the usual upwards. However, with...

Too bad the interview with Paul has not survived the sands of time (at least on the links earlier in the thread). Sounds like an amazing experience.