I hate when this happens

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 8:50 am

"I hate when this happens"

I found 2 (from 1986/87), in mint condition, 4001V63's.

These are from a recording studio,(that rarely used them).
It sure was sad that they sold them so cheaply, it’s just not right!!!!!

I will post more pictures when they arrive.

“FYI” I am not looking to resell these. (although I already have a "V63")
They are already allocated to other forum members, you know “who” you are.

However, I will get to play them for a week or so.

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 8:50 am

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 8:51 am

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 8:51 am

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 8:52 am

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 9:02 am

you already have a v63 ... and at least one of every other kind of bass made ...

bob_atherton · Post by **bob_atherton** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 9:04 am

Dave, quite a find! I love them both but think the FG is the better, just.

Two forum members are going to be lucky bunnies.

teeder · Post by **teeder** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 9:06 am

What a score!

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 9:32 am

Nice! Always good to have more V63s in the forum!

jmh · Post by **jmh** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 10:13 am

In the words of my people, "I should only be so lucky!"

Beautiful instruments.

ilan · Post by **ilan** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 10:38 am

Very nice... BTW, why is the toaster in the Fireglo located 1" away from the neck? The knobs layout (esp. the neck volume) on that bass also resembles a 4003.

That is one of the nicest Fireglo's I've seen... deep and dark.

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 10:42 am

Yeah...I saw that too. What gives?

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 10:47 am

Good question Ilan..

When I get it in, I will check for "non factory" routing.

If I had to guess, perhaps the very first runs were not consistent? It is from 1986...

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 10:52 am

Dave, what do the bobbins on the bridge p/ups look like?

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 10:59 am

The V63 was introduced in 1984. Is this possibly a custom ordered “S” bass?

But the walnut ears?
The split tail piece?

HMMM