Neck question.... 4001v63

moonliner · Post by **moonliner** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 2:53 pm

Hello All,

I love rics, but most of the models I've played have had very large/fat necks and I like slender necks. How is the 4001v63?

Thanks for your time.

bugman · Post by **bugman** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 3:14 pm

I think the neck size would vary depending on the year it was made. I had a 1999 4001V63 and it had a fat neck-more of a handful compared to other Rics I've had.

jps · Post by **jps** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 3:55 pm

My '98 V63 feels just like my '73 4001, nice and thin, just not as thin as this:

The 4004Cii I had was very thick and also wider than my other Ricks, I prefer the thinner and narrower necks for my medium size hands.

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 4:29 pm

I prefer the thin necks myself, however the 99fg I have, the neck is on the thicker side...but so well set up, I just love it...

ajish4 · Post by **ajish4** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 5:03 pm

My 1988 is the THINNEST neck I've ever played on a RIC.

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 5:18 pm

My '88 is rather thin also. Thinnest of the 7 V-63's I've owned. The '93 was next thinnest, followed by the '97 and '98s, they were a little thicker, the '99 and '00 were VERY thick. The '00 was a seagreen, btw.

seabass · Post by **seabass** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 9:37 pm

My '91 V-63 has the thinnest neck of all my Ricks. The '72 and '73 are close but a bit flatter front to back. My '97 CS has the thicker neck, but it still feels great.

moonliner · Post by **moonliner** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 9:58 pm

thanks for all the input!
How many years did they do the v63?

Also, (this may be blasphemous to some) if I ended up getting one of the later year models with the thicker neck, could the neck support a trimming to make it thinner?

moonliner · Post by **moonliner** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 10:01 pm

By the way, the Seagreen v63 pictures i've seen are what made me want one! That color on that bass is just gorgeous!

thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 10:43 pm

I've owned two 92 v63's, both have wonderful slim necks and are a joy to play.

My current 92 v63 is my favourite to play.

berth · Post by **berth** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 11:24 pm

Recently I wanted to buy an '98 v63. Measuring it gave almost the same sizes as my '99 4003. I want to get rid of the 4003 because of the neck so I didnt buy it. There was a topic an this with exact sizes some time ago as far as I know.

moonliner · Post by **moonliner** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 11:48 pm

Hmmm.... me thinks I need to look into this further.
If anyone can remember where that neck discussion of the v63's is, please pass it along.

headbanger · Post by **headbanger** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 1:36 am

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rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 6:29 am

My '94 has a thin neck. Not the thinnest of the bunch but pretty darned good.

xsubs · Post by **xsubs** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 11:27 am

There was a great discussion here before "Measure your girth" which I can't seem to find now... anyone?
Anyway, it gave specific dimensions taken from the necks of many Ric basses. The '99 and forward, up to the recent slimming ~'06, necks are the fattest. My '00 V63 is a BASEBALL BAT. Luckily it won't be for long...