OK, so it's mine now ...

sowhat · Post by **sowhat** » Sat May 06, 2006 11:58 am

Thank you, Peter...
Gary - waiting for more pictures of your family...

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Sat May 06, 2006 12:10 pm

I think that comment urked everyone, myself included.

I'd just like to comment and congratulate everyone on their self control, and for not turning a bad comment into an all out sluggfest.

(We've seen it in the past).

Sometimes its just better to let Peter M. take care of business. Great job Peter!

This forum is a class act.

8mileshigh · Post by **8mileshigh** » Sat May 06, 2006 12:11 pm

+ 1....... Thanks Peter

rickfan63 · Post by **rickfan63** » Sat May 06, 2006 1:39 pm

Good job Peter! Comments like that have no business here at all. This forum is meant for enjoyment and to share information on Rickenbacker instruments, not to insult or abuse others.

rikk · Post by **rikk** » Sat May 06, 2006 3:07 pm

"I'd just like to comment and congratulate everyone on their self control, and for not turning a bad comment into an all out sluggfest."

This is definitely a high class forum!

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Sat May 06, 2006 3:48 pm

Gee, I had all sorts of errands to run today and miss out. Ted, if you got copies, could you pass them to me? Glad to see the forum remained positive on this one.

With the number of 4005 basses built, and the number collected, you have to wonder where they all are?! Sitting in a closet or under someone's bed collecting dust??

Oh, and Fran, your mother wears combat boots!! Sorry, I couldn't resist.

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Sat May 06, 2006 3:53 pm

I was luke warm on 4005s until I played Jeff Scott's WB. It is wonderful bass - warm and responsive, full of harmonics. Jeff does especially good setups so the bass is just the other side of totally sweet.

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Sun May 07, 2006 6:32 am

4005's really aren't my kind of thing, either, but I've never played one. I really can't imagine why these posts would spark such a bitter response from anyone, unless it's sour grapes from someone who lost out on the auction. Enough said already on that subject.

It's a very nice example of a rare find, even my wife thought it was pretty, & she doesn't like 4005's at all.
I'd really love to try one some day.

fran4001 · Post by **fran4001** » Sun May 07, 2006 8:47 am

Hey Johnallg, I forwarded that info to Mom, so keep an eye in your rearview, and when you see the '77 F-150 with the 32" lift back there, you best be haulin' a**. She WILL find you! Bwaaahaaa!

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Sun May 07, 2006 10:06 am

Kevin....hopefully you can come to one of the "confluences".....there are usually at least a couple of 4005s that find their way there...

basshawk · Post by **basshawk** » Sun May 07, 2006 10:29 am

If Chris makes it to the "confluence", you will see a couple of 4005's.
Great score, Gary.

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Sun May 07, 2006 11:00 am

Alas...the one on the
right has been sold...
Soon headed to her new
owner somewhere in Georgia...

The 4005/WB may have a new
finish in the near future....

I wonder if Paul would be willing to put a nice
"F" hole in this one?...

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Sun May 07, 2006 11:04 am

New finish?! Do tell Chris!

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Sun May 07, 2006 11:36 am

I certainly hope to find my way to one of the big meets in the future.
That dark FG looks like it hasn't aged much at all. I actually prefer the slash sound holes, especially with bound edges.
Both are handsome examples!

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Sun May 07, 2006 1:15 pm

The one on the left has been refinished probably at least a couple of times....I know it was green at one point. The original finish was fireglo....so I'll probably be talking with Paul W. about an AFG finish in the near future.