Nice V63 Available

ricosound · Post by **ricosound** » Mon Feb 09, 2004 3:58 am

Also do the 4001 S models have the older truss rods? v63s have the modern 4003 rods for RW strings and no neck problems. Otherwise a local guy has a '80 4001s all done up nicely with the vintage parts including Horse Shoe, but I've been spooked off by the potential for neck problems. Is it an ok substitute for a v63 or should I hold out for the real deal?

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Mon Feb 09, 2004 4:12 am

A 1980 4001 will have the older truss rods if it has the walnut stripe ... the v63 has a better neck ...

I have owned 3 pre 1980 4001's ... all had fine necks ... I was too scared to try to adjust the truss rods myself ... but they didn't need it ...

ricosound · Post by **ricosound** » Mon Feb 09, 2004 4:26 am

I didn't think the dot neck S models had the stripe reguardless of vintage. This one is mellowed white so no body parts are visible. Maybe in the cavities, I can check. Either way I'm sure it has the older rods.

jps · Post by **jps** » Mon Feb 09, 2004 1:34 pm

Who's is that one?

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Mon Feb 09, 2004 2:48 pm

Don't let the old 4001's scare you, just follow directions and you won't have any problems as long as it is ok now. Some of them had necks like tree trunks, I have Fender flats on a 78 4001 here and the neck does not move at all. And the later 70's and early 80's 4001's had stronger necks anyway usually.

ricosound · Post by **ricosound** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 4:09 am

Jeff: "Who's is that one?"

It's for sale for $1400 from a local (Minneapolis) shop. I just thought all things being equal, it's a lot considering v63s are going for less than that on a good day. I'd really love a Jetglo v63. Only seen 1 for sale in recent memory and he pulled the plug early. I'd pay dearly (and have to) to get one of those.

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 7:38 am

the way things are going on the 'bay these days $1400 maynot be enough...

marc67 · Post by **marc67** » Sat Feb 21, 2004 2:40 am

Wes, Is it still available?

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Sat Feb 21, 2004 4:26 am

I would purchase any v63 under $1500 as long as there were no mods and it's in good shape.It's a tremendous sounding instrument and has collectibility.

No way that store still has it.

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Sat Feb 21, 2004 9:37 am

don't think this is a V63, walnut wings/split bridge missing,

IMHO

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Sat Feb 21, 2004 9:46 am

"Walnut wings missing" ooops no wings on painted V63s.

no split bridge that my ****** monitor can detect

duh!

marc67 · Post by **marc67** » Sat Feb 21, 2004 10:00 am

Duh...I didn't see all the thread. Sorry, but eventually I'll get used to this.... Yep, so another V63 was sold.

jps · Post by **jps** » Sat Feb 21, 2004 10:13 am

A 4001CS is painted and has wings!

jps · Post by **jps** » Sat Feb 21, 2004 10:17 am

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Sat Feb 21, 2004 3:01 pm

yes, no wings on painted V63s!