'S' club update

bob_atherton · Post by **bob_atherton** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 1:19 am

I could't resist posting this shot of my babies. I'm totally into the 'S' but the '72 stays as well.

bassbob · Post by **bassbob** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 2:31 am

Those are some mighty fine looking basses you got there Bob. Are those the original tuners on the mapleglo? Congrats on a fine collection.

Bob

bob_atherton · Post by **bob_atherton** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 2:38 am

Thanks Bob, yes they are wavy Grovers exactly the same as on the 1973 4000, it's just that they are all facing forward, makes them look a bit like cauliflower ears...!

henry5 · Post by **henry5** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 2:42 am

Nice! How are you getting along with the 4000 Bob?

bob_atherton · Post by **bob_atherton** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 2:54 am

Shaun, thanks. It is just FANTASTIC. I am using it for a gig tomorrow with my power rock trio, Mantiss. It will be the only bass that I will play all night. I will bring a Fender J just in case it breaks down. It sounds better than the other two in the context of Mantiss.

With my jazz/fusion band, Slipper, I think the 'S' has the edge, it's a bit more woody sounding.

iamthebassman · Post by **iamthebassman** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 3:26 am

There's only one S in that photo.

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 3:42 am

Sweet collection, Bob. The Burgundy S is too cool. Then again, I'm a huge fan of '72s.

Remember me in your will please.

teeder · Post by **teeder** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 3:51 am

Nice, Bob!

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 8:28 am

Yes/s!

jps · Post by **jps** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 1:29 pm

Nice collection, Bob. Are you going to eventually post a pic of you with your NS? Maybe a nice Fireglo finish on it would be appropriate, what do you think?

zoomduck · Post by **zoomduck** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 2:56 pm

Wow ! ......I am seriously thinking of selling my 64 P bass and waiting for a nice S to show up .

zoomduck · Post by **zoomduck** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 9:07 am

I know one is a 4000 . Are the others 4001s ? What is the difference between a 4001S and a 4003S ?

bob_atherton · Post by **bob_atherton** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 9:33 am

Barry, just off to a gig so I must be quick... From left to right. 1973 4000 FG, 1972 4001 MG, 1979 4001S Burgundyglo. Maybe others could fill you in on the differences. must dash, rock & roll calls...

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 9:35 am

the difference between a 4003s and a 4001s is "2"

berth · Post by **berth** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 10:16 am

Now we have become mathemetical; An even more interesting question is what's in between a 4001s and a 4003s?