Model of the Week three: 4001S and RM1999

[bassduke49]

OK, NOW is the time to show us your "dot neck," true vintage, down-trimmed S models, and the elusive Rose-Morris 1999 (the export 4001S). It's not clear when the S model started, and it could be described by the factory as "4000 two pickup" as it was fairly easy to combine the two-pickup arrangement with the 4000 body/neck chassis. From about 1972 to the end of the 4000 and 4001 run in the early '80s, the 4001S and the 4000 shared a plank body with a set neck that featured the then-standard shedua center strip.

But let's put off showing the current "dot neck" vintage models - the V63 and C64 types for now. And we'll handle the 4003S separately as well. Enjoy!

[rickenbrother]

My '81 set neck 4001S. Someday it will again have a finish it deserves, but for now, I enjoy rockin' it just the way it is!

[VRICKY63]

Mmmmmmmmmm.....I loves thoses Esesssssssssssssssssssssssssss

[s4001]

Shameless excuse to post my faux S. It shall be rocked tomorrow nite.

[rickboy88]

Here is my '82 4001S, bought new in early 1984. It is next to its only sister at the time ('98 4003). Now it has 3 sisters.

Ric 4003 and Ric 4001S

[rick_ovic]

Here's my 1964 RM 1999, serial number DH 153. I believe it was from the seventh Rose Morris shipment, which went to England. My bass eventually found it's way to Australia.

[teeder]

Another faux 4001S. Feb 1969

[headbanger]

It's not clear when the S model started

Jan 64

A Nov 64 on the right

[ben_brown]

Nice FireGlo on that "S" Gerry! I envy you!

[teeder]

Me too! I love that one, Gerry!

[brycycle]

sorry, no individual shots - but far left is my '68 RM which is in for restoration.

[JakeK]

Ooh, love these pics! My favorite Ric bass is finally getting some glory. The RM1999 is a bass that cannot be beaten.

Pete Greenwood claims to have DA24, show us that bass' mugshot, Pete!

I dunno if we are to show pictures of celeberties with their RM1999 or 4001S basses, but here's what I think DA25, it's not in my possesion, and more than likely smashed or trashed by John Alec Entwistle

[teeder]

Very nice, Bryce! What are #2 and #3 from the left?

[johnallg]

Nice FireGlo on that "S" Gerry! I envy you!

+1

+2 actually, just saw Kevin's post!

[brycycle]

Very nice, Bryce! What are #2 and #3 from the left?

a '72 JG and a '73 FG.