Yo, Jeff Thomas (73 4001 Content)

lars · Post by **lars** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 7:17 am

My '73, serial no. ME ....

jps · Post by **jps** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 7:59 am

The Ultralites require reaming or drilling the holes from 1/2" to 9/16", not a big deal really for superior tuners. You can get cloverleaf keys if you do not like the Y keys; I happen to like the modern look of the Y keys on this bass.

wints · Post by **wints** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 8:36 am

All nice guys. The 73 FG is one of my favourites. That August bass must be one of the last originals with the goodies...

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 8:55 am

Wow! A whole thread just for me? Thanks Mark! And thanks to everyone that contributed to the thread.

I don't have any pix yet but I did bring home a (MG) July '73 4001FG from my local GC the other day. As you might expect from a GC, it was mis-labelled as a '76... so I got a deal. With the exception of a set of the big honkin' Grover Titans its all original. It has been somebody's favorite for a long time and has a lot of honest player wear(a REAL relic) to prove it! The finish has worn off of much of the neck and parts of the back(upper horn) but somehow it didn't get any buckle rash. It looks great from 5 feet away! It looks just like Lars' 4001 above, or Jeff Scott's or Mark's.

It has:

-black nut
-small inlays
-1/2" toaster
-came with wavy Grovers(now changed)
-the newer tailpiece without the "missing tooth"
-no string cutout on the treble pickup ring
-metal treble pickup cover
-checker binding
-lucite TRC
-button-top treble pickup with the larger style magnet and aluminum backing plate

ben_brown · Post by **ben_brown** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 1:52 pm

Here's my August 73 with NO checkered binding.

It does have wavy Grovers however...

...But not the original ones.

markbass99 · Post by **markbass99** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 2:06 pm

I believe those are the Grover titans Ben and not a factory item(notice the extra holes). Those were actually preferred by Geddy and put on his basses because the close backed Grovers were notorious for coming apart. The confusion comes from the fact that they both have Wavy propeller shapes. Here's what came on your bass originally-

wints · Post by **wints** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 2:14 pm

August with and August without...

Life is cruel...

ben_brown · Post by **ben_brown** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 2:42 pm

Mark....
I know all of that about the tuners. I have a set of originals but the headstock holes are too big now. They would have to be filled and rebored first.

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 3:07 pm

Thatz a Beauty, Joey.
It's on my Ric Wish List.

Thanks Mike, I just wish it's former owner didn't install that thumbrest the way he did!

jps · Post by **jps** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 3:53 pm

How big are they Ben? If they are about 9/16" or 11/16" you can put Ultralite tuners on it as they are made for both sizes.

9/16"

11/16"

Take your pick for your Rick!