My C64 has arrived

rickfan63 · Post by **rickfan63** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 9:39 am

I'm sill waiting on mine to come Steve. It was ordered over a year ago too. So if you decide to order one, expect a loooong wait!

helterskelter · Post by **helterskelter** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 1:37 pm

Steve,
They sure would with the roundwounds on, Ive had my 4001C64 FG since April last year, I think I got the only one up for sale that was in the UK at the time I got it, cant fault it in anyway at all, absolutely love it, also it looks alot darker fireglo to my FG 4003 aswell. Has a great 60's vibe to it
Think I will take a trip to the USA guitar shopping this year looking for C64s's

johnashfield · Post by **johnashfield** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 10:11 pm

I got a 4001c64s a few weeks ago and I really love it. My 4003's neck feels so chunky now!

rickfan63 · Post by **rickfan63** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 2:33 pm

I have just checked Rickenbacker's web site and a second C64FG HAS SHIPPED to Mike Parks. Maybe, just maybe my loooooong wait is over!!!!!!!

apollo11 · Post by **apollo11** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 6:42 pm

Congrats, John, on the C64s. The neck is a beauty, for sure.

Randy, hopefully the fireglo will be yours. Good luck.

rickfan63 · Post by **rickfan63** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 3:15 pm

It is Andrew, I spoke with Mike Parks today.

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 4:16 am

The Waiting Game.....

When that box finally hits your doorstep...HALLELUJAH!!

rickfan63 · Post by **rickfan63** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 1:57 pm

My C64 arrived today! What a nice bass it is! The fireglo is very,very nice! Here are some things I first noticed between the C64 and my V63:

1. The neck on the C64 is a little wider and not as slim as the V63. But it is still very nice and comfy. It's in between the V and my 4003 I think.

2. The horseshoe, as has been stated by others here, is not as strong as the V63 shoes. The toaster is a little stronger on the C though. Still, the C has very similar sound quality and tone.

3. The fretboard is the NICEST I've ever seen on a bass of any kind. Much nicer then the V63. The bridge saddles are very nicely done on the C too.

Overall, an excellent bass! Well worth the wait IMHO! I can't wait to gig with it!

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 2:27 pm

Mine is an '02.....and I echo your sentiments about the c64, Randy.....the neck on mine seems to have a flatter profile than any previous Ric I've owned! ...and it is a bit wider , too.... I'm sure I'll get used to the reversed headstock....it's kinda growin' on me! I took off the Pyramid flats and put on the original Ric roundwounds, 45-105's and it sounds tremendous!

I kind of blew off the c64 when it first came out , thinking it was just a different "v63" , but these things are REAL, and stand on their own...they've got it all, vintage looks ,modern neck....nice, nice tone! ....and the fireglo is perfect.

rickfan63 · Post by **rickfan63** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 2:46 pm

I took off the Ric rounds and put Chromes on mine. I'm going to save the Ric strings and use them as back ups for my 4003. I like the reverse headstock on the C too. They do stand up on their own quite well sound wise and are not the same as a V63. I agree with you on the fireglo too Chris.

apollo11 · Post by **apollo11** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 4:30 pm

Congrats, Randy! Post pictures when you can. It is a fantastic bass, for sure!