A good freind of mine (Bob), is turning 50 years old next month, and his wife contacted me wanting me to locate a "dot neck Rick". Well thats what Bob calls the "S"design anyway, she knows nothing of guitars and basses, and turned to me for the task. Bob already has a 'burg '77 that I've been trying to buy for years to no avail....and after gathering all the information I could I accepted the task. I know Bob is a huge Chris Squire fan and loves the vintage pickup look, I set out to locate a nice V63 or a C64. As luck would have it, I located a Fireglo 4001C64 at Pick of the Ricks. This is the first time I've dealt with Chris Clayton, and I cant begin to describe how happy I am with the whole transaction. Chris is a top notch dealer, and will definately be getting some of my business in the future.
Back to the story... I never really had G.A.S for a C series til this baby arrived yesterday. I've had a V63 in the past, and although they are similar, the neck on this C64 is simply remarkable. It set up in minutes and plays like a dream. Nice and thin from the thumb to finger, and very narrow. I guess this is what you guys go on about, if they all feel like this one, RIC made a mistake discontinuing them. I even like the upside-down headpiece.
As I said, this is only temporary, and he gets the bass on March 29th. I kind of hopes he doesnt like the color or something, and I can buy it from him. If not, I will be looking for one for sure...I should have ordered one when I had the chance...
. After I'd parted with my '07 C64 last year, I instantly had seller's remorse and couldn't wait for them to start rolling out of RIC again. I thought that the only turnoff for most folks was the lefty headstock and it seems that whenever one becomes available, it doesn't remain that way for long - regardless of color. Totally took me by surprise to hear the news. 
