Complimentary 4005 for Pauly?

eggman · Post by **eggman** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 3:19 pm

Howdy,

According to what I've read, Paul McCartney likes his Hoefner Bass because it's light. We know according to his own statements that he likes Basses which have been given to him free (and who wouldn't?!).
With these facts in mind, do you think it would make sense for Mr. Hall to visit Pauly in England to present him with a free 4005 LH Bass? Rickenbacker's initial investment would be minimal compared to the potential upside of Pauly using a 4005 Rickenbacker Bass on his upcoming tour. My two cents. What do ya'll think?

Larry Carroll

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 3:51 pm

they haven't made a 4005 bass for 30 years ... I believe he did get a 4004 as a gift from Rickenbacker ...

I think Squire got one too ...

ken_swearingen · Post by **ken_swearingen** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 3:58 pm

How come we didn't get one???

mgauction · Post by **mgauction** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 3:59 pm

Ha! Didn't know that, Jeff. Ric is not going to make another 4005, in my opinion....and I'm a 4005 owner!

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 5:04 pm

JH left the door open a while ago. I don't think anyone will ever pry that Hofner out of his hands now at least live, it's too tied to his image.

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 5:09 pm

I'm not sure JH actually ever LIKED the 4005....

I can't imagine Paul EVER changing back from the Hofner, especially at HIS age....lol

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 5:12 pm

It's a very good idea though Larry.

mgauction · Post by **mgauction** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 5:23 pm

He's so known for Hofner, and he knows it, that it'll never change forever. You're right, Chris!

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 5:58 pm

Truth be told, thats the bass he should be using. Which is fine wih me. I like my Hofner's.

By the way, how's it goin' Mike? Thanks again for that email. Have a safe 4th.

dminer · Post by **dminer** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 6:11 pm

Paul isn't a very big guy and I imagine that the 4005 would look huge on him...when I got mine I was a bit surprised at how massive the body actually is...but I'm 6' and it wears well on me...my Hofner 5000/1 looks like a toy if I stand and play it and of course Paul's 5001 looks perfectly in proportion for him.

mgauction · Post by **mgauction** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 6:18 pm

The Hofner was made for him, for sure!

Brian! I'm off to the beaches in LA for the weekend. Can't deal with the 113 degrees here!!!
My best to you and your family!

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 8:24 pm

Thanks Mike. We are off to McCall, Idaho. Have fun in LA. 113...YIKES!!!

los_sentidos · Post by **los_sentidos** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 9:36 pm

I hope Paul doesn't get a 4005!!!

Any gilmer of hope I had of getting one would vanish as they'd shoot up in Price even more!!!

mikmik · Post by **mikmik** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 10:15 pm

He said himself that people like to see him with it because they associate him with it " like Charlie Chaplin and his cane".

mgauction · Post by **mgauction** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 5:26 am

Absolutely!