How rare? C64S?

congerz83 · Post by **congerz83** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 1:20 pm

Hey guys glad to be a new member of the forum. I own a 2005 4003 Mapleglo. I just completed the dream and put down on a new C64S. How select a group are we? This thing has the best neck I've ever felt. I won't ramble on. Happy to be here guys!

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 3:54 pm

Happy to have you. I am a satisfied C64S owner. I'm not sure how many owners their are here on the Forum, but I have a feeling that their are a few more C64 owners than C64S. It would be a good poll to put in the field Richard.

Once again welcome aboard.

bigbajo60 · Post by **bigbajo60** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 4:13 pm

Tally up another proud C64S owner over here!

stubby · Post by **stubby** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 4:27 pm

What does the "S" signify in C64S?

apollo11 · Post by **apollo11** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 4:41 pm

C64 owner here, and thrilled with it.

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 4:48 pm

I think it stands for "sanded". I could be wrong. Regardless, it is basically McCartney's bass circa 1970's.

bugman · Post by **bugman** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 5:07 pm

I had one and sold it and a 1999 Fireglo V63 a while back. I liked the C64S -definitely a great bass with a smooth fast neck. The V63 was the best sounding bass I've had and I do regret selling that one. Hopefully , I'll get another one someday.

congerz83 · Post by **congerz83** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 2:34 pm

Yeah the neck feels great. The guy who sold it to me says is a Rick that plays like a Fender. I don't know about all that but it sure feels good. When I finish paying it off in about two weeks, ill post pics of my C64S w/ its more modern brother. My '05 4003 Mapleglo.

lowendbob · Post by **lowendbob** » Sat Jul 08, 2006 9:55 am

I use to own both, the C64 and the C64S.
I liked the S better, fast neck with the satin finish. I hope to have another some day.

The S does indeed stand for "sanded".

bigbajo60 · Post by **bigbajo60** » Sat Jul 08, 2006 3:20 pm

Interesting phenomenon concerning the C64S you sold me Bob.

The satin finish on the back of the neck is developing a sort of "sheen" in the areas where I play most frequently. Not necessarily turning out to be as sticky/tacky a gloss as a typical Fe**er finish; instead it's got a rather fast, pleasant glide to the touch!

Anyone else experiencing this on their 'S'?

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Sun Jul 09, 2006 6:41 pm

I haven't noticed that on mine Alvaro, but you probably play yours more than I do mine. So from what I am reading am I correct in saying that you like the sheen?

bigbajo60 · Post by **bigbajo60** » Sun Jul 09, 2006 8:19 pm

Yup... mark me down as liking an "aged" Rickenbacker Satin Finish... at least aged as much as it is to this point!

I'm putting it down to the "personalization" process that makes the bass "mine all mine"!

blue_meanie · Post by **blue_meanie** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 4:23 pm

I've heard from a few forum members that S in 4001c64S stands for satin, as in the satin finish.

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 4:59 pm

I think it means "SANDED".

beatlefreak · Post by **beatlefreak** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 8:34 pm

Yes, John Hall has stated that the S does indeed mean sanded - After McCartney's 4001 being sanded down to a natural state.