Fireglo score!

lars · Post by **lars** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 2:48 am

As I mentioned in the doubleneck thread, I found a 1976 4001 Fireglo I couldn't resist. It was for sale here in Norway.

I'm soooo happy to own a Fireglo!

henny · Post by **henny** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 2:51 am

That is very sweet... very deep, pink/red example... my favourite! Congratulations.

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 3:04 am

Nice Lars......

rickfan63 · Post by **rickfan63** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 3:59 am

That's one nice bass. More of a vintage fireglo color than most 4001/4003's I've seen.

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 6:26 am

Nice one, congrats, Lars.

I've had my eye on this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7374572326&fromMakeTrack=true
It needs a little Pickguardian help. The only thing is the seller claims he had feedback and a warranty. I don't see any feedback and how could he have a warranty on a 70's bass?

frode · Post by **frode** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 7:20 am

Nice Lars. Where did you find that one? How much.

There´s a couple of 4003 JG on QXL today:

http://my.qxl.no/default/defaultlistelse.asp?catg=15680

frode · Post by **frode** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 9:03 am

Aha...that one

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 10:05 am

Hey! That's one gorgeous '70s FG 4001. Is it 'vintage mint'? It sure looks like it.

lars · Post by **lars** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 2:12 pm

Frode: The ad is still on www.finn.no
Sergio: It is in an excellent condition, the jackplate even has the rick-o-sound lettering intact.
Very little yellowing, There's a hairline crack in the pickguard under the bridge pu. vol. pot. Hardly visible. The seller knocked off $150 because of it!!!

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 5:37 pm

She's real purdy. I have one just like it from Feb, 1976. Mine might not get as blonde in the center, though.

lowendbob · Post by **lowendbob** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 6:10 pm

She's so fine!
Nice score Lars.

lars · Post by **lars** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 12:57 am

Thanks for the compliments!

BTW I have not had time to play it through an amp, but I guess the bridge pu cap is still there. If it is, I'll bypass it.

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 5:51 am

It's a simple mod: I did this on my 4080, just tightly twist a short insulated piece of wire around both leads of the cap. That way you can take it off if you feel the need later & no soldering/unsoldering necessary.