Replacement Case for a '73 4001

highway_star · Post by **highway_star** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 9:13 am

I'm seriously considering a replacement case for my '73 4001. The old one has the hardware spray-painted black, has a few tacky decals on it and I don't think it's all that strong. Some of the hardware seems like it's loosening and I'm afraid it's going to fail at an inopportune time. Does anyone have a lead on a good period-correct case or am I being overly sensitive to potential resale if I have a replacement? Otherwise, I'd probably get a Ric silver case.

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 9:38 am

Ron, if I can find a used silver case for a decent price, I will sell you one of my black cases. I have about 4 of them, all being used by their basses, so I have to have replacement cases. I really like the silver vintage cases....

Anybody???

lowendbob · Post by **lowendbob** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 10:02 am

Why do you guys like the silver cases?
They look really nice but I didn't like the one that came with my C64. I lid would not stay open by itself, and it didn't seem to be as sturdy as the standard SKB cases.

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 10:13 am

Why Bob!! It's little quirks like those you've mentioned that make those silver cases so appealing!!......actually , I just like the looks of 'em...

lowendbob · Post by **lowendbob** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 10:14 am

Jim Rhoades has a used vintage case for $150.
http://members.aol.com/RhoadsMusi/rickaccessories.html

And MF has new for $169.'
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=home/search/d=tp?q=Rickenbacker+case&rsrc=00633

I haven't seen any cheaper than that.

basshawk · Post by **basshawk** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 10:22 am

Period cases are important. My 4000 needs a case bad. I tried putting the 4000 in the case for my 4003,,,won't close - the straight headstocks of the '60's basses protrude too high for the lid to shut.

ken_j · Post by **ken_j** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 12:16 pm

I bought a new silver reissue case, for my bass, from my local dealer last month for $148, before the price increase. I was waiting on a used one since about last Nov., the guy finally emailed me last weekend wanting $168 for it. Duh! My new one (for the bass) stays open but the silver case I got with my 650C won't. It's frustrating.

jps · Post by **jps** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 1:11 pm

"lid would not stay open by itself"

The SKB cases have the same problem! They really need to make those straps a little longer.

wints · Post by **wints** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 3:44 pm

Relative to a 73 and a 60's bass, the cases at the time were sometime the Fender type where there is an extra couple of inches at the top for the headstock. My 68 has the original case and there is room to spare at the headstock compartment. They come up on E bay often.
Back in the U.K. I have my 64 in a SKB case that was slightly difficult to close but I managed. I'll find out in a couple of months if I pressed too much!

headbanger · Post by **headbanger** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 5:41 am

I tried one of my '64's in an SKB, it seemed to fit ok. If that's any reassurance Andy...

ken_swearingen · Post by **ken_swearingen** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 10:32 am

I would love to find a late sixty's case for my 67 any ideas other than reissue???and what color interior would a 67 have?

jps · Post by **jps** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 1:37 pm

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 1:44 pm

Those silver cases are pretty but not after a couple of months worth of gigging. I'd get a SKB case for it. Old black 70's cases with blue interiors which are pretty sturdy turn up on ebay quite often, I like them and they fit the basses like a glove, the new 4003's are a little too big for them however.
The case for my 72 is a little smaller than they later ones and is not form fitting, it was originally for a 75 4001.

ken_swearingen · Post by **ken_swearingen** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 1:46 pm

Are you sure? Ive seen red lining, blue and yellowish

seth_lorinczi · Post by **seth_lorinczi** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 1:51 pm

The prior owner of my '73 used an SKB for air travel. The bass was seriously damaged at least twice in that case, maybe more. I invested in a flight case. Insanely unwieldy but I like the security.