A new aquisition and a comparison of finishes

brycycle · Post by **brycycle** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 2:10 pm

so i snagged a '77 Autumnglo in need of a little TLC. thanks to Tony, the replacement knobs are on their way, but if anyone has an old tailpiece and bridge, please, do get in touch!)

i would classify the finish as Autumnglo, though it is 'glossy'. compared to my Walnut of an approx. vintage, '80, there is a striking difference in finish. The Autumn is almost Montazuma, the Walnut quite orange. how would you classify the finishes?

[img]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f156/Brycycle/4.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f156/Brycycle/2.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f156/Brycycle/1.jpg[/img]

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 2:32 pm

Sweet

edski · Post by **edski** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 2:41 pm

I agree with Dave.

Honestly I haven't seen enough AG and Walnut finishes to be of much critical assistance. But they are both beautiful. The AG will look great with the correct bridge...

brycycle · Post by **brycycle** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 2:59 pm

thanks for the compliments. i'll do some family 'money shots' of all 4, 4001's when i get the time to get them all cleaned-up.

lyle_from_minneapolis · Fri Mar 16, 2007 5:43 pm

Those Badass setups where they plug an unfinished slab of wood into these fine 70's 4001's just mystifies me. My '72 Burgundyglo lived that life for awhile, but it sure looks better now with the '76 tailpiece I cadged recently... My way of saying I would trade my tailpiece, but only for an earlier one!

Those basses look like real players. Hope you find what you need.

rikk · Post by **rikk** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 5:47 pm

Bryce, Wow stunning. They make a great pair.

s4001 · Post by **s4001** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 6:09 pm

Excellent comparison. Chalk me up as a preference to the Montezuma 'rootbeerglo' Brown.

brycycle · Post by **brycycle** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 6:11 pm

Thanks Rikk.

Mark, i am definitely looking to replace the bridge and tailpiece with a stock 70's (hint hint everybody).

yes, they are both players. i have a mint '79 MG and a white '75 in great condition as well. as it sounds like my band will be touring again; i thought a should have a couple to play anda couple to preserve.

lyle_from_minneapolis · Fri Mar 16, 2007 6:17 pm

Rootbeerglo!

Yeah, okay, I'll take the blonde.

Rock on, Bryce.

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 6:54 pm

Nice!
I'm liking the Walnut particularly. Very 'Iced-Tea-Glo'.

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 7:01 pm

Looks like a light Autumnglo and a very early un-official Monty. Both are sweet, as has been said. Congrats.

basshawk · Post by **basshawk** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 3:32 am

Both are very nice, but I like the walnut just a little more. Love that shade.

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 6:51 am

Look under the TRC, guard, and tailpiece for matte finish. If you find it there, it is AG otherwise it is Walnut. Nice bass BTW. I have one just like it.

ilan · Post by **ilan** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 7:07 am

Very Hofner-ish burst. I'm trying to visualize what it will look like with a Hofner-ish cream pearl pickguard.

Congrats on a sweet looking bass.

brycycle · Post by **brycycle** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 9:42 am

gloss under the TRC; guess they are both walnut. very different shades thereof, within a 3 year span.

though, IIRC, the seller of the lighter bass, was the widow of the orig. owner. she stated on the ebay ad, that it was a custom finish.wonder if this could be true? or, if it was just how walnut was at that time. anyone have a similar shade as the 'iced-tea'?