1973 4001 FL

[gcafaro]

Could I get an estimate on what a 1973 4001FL in new never played condition is bringing these days ? This is one of those deals where it purchased new at Manny's in NYC in 1974 , and spent the last 34 years under a bed in a HSC and really was never played

[ajish4]

OH GOD NO..........

Hey Gerry, WELCOME to the forum!

I don't know, but I'd LOVE to see pictures of it. That would also help with finding a value.

Be patient, I'm SURE this thread will get a lot of attention...and a lot of opinions.

[jakeox]

Could I get an estimate on what a 1973 4001FL in new never played condition is bringing these days ? This is one of those deals where it purchased new at Manny's in NYC in 1974 , and spent the last 34 years under a bed in a HSC and really was never played

That depends a lot on exactly when in 1973 it was made -- do you have pics? The two letters at the beginning of the serial number will also determine the exact month. Any 1973 in great condition is going to command a nice price, but the early ones are significantly more valuable.

[wints]

Welcome Gerry,

I have a Fireglo 73 FL in great original condition.


If yours has the checkered binding, toaster and split piece bridge it's going to be worth more than if it doesn't.

Putting a $$$ value on these are hard, as not as many people want a fretless, however, in new condition you should have no shortage of interest.

We need to see some photo's!

[gcafaro]

It was made in August 1973 MH3875 , looks like yours without the checkered binding , trying to figure out how to put the pics up

[ajish4]

Well, I LIKE FRETLESS RIC'S!

Andy........ah, never mind

Beautiful....just beautiful....

[ajish4]

Here are some pics of Gerry's 73 4001FL....posted at his request

Oh man, beautiful!

Sigh....

He will be out of town for a few days, so if he doens't respond right away....well, now you know why!

Hmmm, oh GERRY!

One last pic...

[ajish4]

Last one...she sure looks MINTY FRESH!

[apollo11]

Gorgeous bass. Wow!

[rokkitt]

love that skunk stripe

so sexy!


and yah gotta tell us how much you bought it for!....cmon cmon!


big al

[wints]

Beautiful, and yes, like new.

A rare find....

[gray]

Slick! I love it!

[brycycle]

beautiful!

i scored it's fretted counter-part last winter. same thing, lived under a bed for decades and came w/ the original strings, cloth, mint case, etc.

you've got to love classic fireglo.

[gcafaro]

well in 1974 a new Rick cost $357. at Mannys on W48th st in NYC. which included $7.50 to ship the bass from NYC to NJ

[brianb]

Gerry these are great basses. My '73 FL MG has a magnificent sound especially after I shunted the cap. Hope you don't have to sell it but if you have to..well we all know about that. Good Luck!