Other than the cosmetics (cream color) is there anything really different about these two basses. I'm looking for info on the sound, weight, feel etc.
I current own (original owner) a (1985) V63 and for some reason beginning to look for the CS. Need some help!
4001V63 -vs- 4001CS
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chucksimms
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I've played a V63, and own a 4001CS. Not sure why, but I prefer the 4001CS. Of course, the V63's I played were both (I think) about an '89-'90 vintage. I should add, I removed the magnets on my horseshoe, so that was a factor in playability. I think they're very similar, although the body on the 4001CS is tapered more than earlier V63's (check out the '88 V63 on 'Pick of the Ricks' to see what I mean). Neck seems a little 'chunkier' on the 4001CS; I don't know if I would say it's better or worse, just different. Maybe one day I'll add a V63 or C64, but I'd NEVER sell my 4001CS. It's the best sounding bass I've ever heard, and my band agrees.
'66 365 O.S. FG, '66 335 FG, '68 375 O.S., '66 330/12 MG, '69 365 O.S. azureglo, 2007 4001C64