So, how rare are these 4001V63 beauties?

[Ric N. Backer]

So how do you decide which one to take to a gig?

YOU don't. THEY decide.

[superdick2112]

Paul, its been a while since I saw a photo of your collection - simply awesome!

Robert - do you have any Rics besides your fantastic collection of C64 basses? If so, let's see 'em!

[bassduke49]

So how do you decide which one to take to a gig?

If I had gigs to go to, I'd enjoy having that problem! The band I'm in is just a hobby for everyone in it, and last calendar year, we had three gigs, one a benefit. The white one below is a refin V63 in non-yellowing white, and then the Sea Green 4003. When we do gig, I try to bring a "different one" each time.

[teeder]

That white one is awesome!

[Ric N. Backer]

Paul, its been a while since I saw a photo of your collection - simply awesome!

Robert - do you have any Rics besides your fantastic collection of C64 basses? If so, let's see 'em!

I have the CS that's pictured in my avatar. And the others that are pictured in the thread here:

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=398849

There's a few more. They'll come along eventually.

[Ric N. Backer]

So how do you decide which one to take to a gig?

If I had gigs to go to, I'd enjoy having that problem! The band I'm in is just a hobby for everyone in it, and last calendar year, we had three gigs, one a benefit. The white one below is a refin V63 in non-yellowing white, and then the Sea Green 4003. When we do gig, I try to bring a "different one" each time.

PBwhiteV63forum.jpg

DSCN2003 copy.JPG

I'd go to see you guys just to catch a glimpse of your fine basses.

[xsubs]

"The white one below is a refin V63 in non-yellowing white..."

Glad to see that she's getting played Paul... beautiful bass for sure. Hope all's good with you and your family.
Cheers
Sean

[bassduke49]

Thanks, Sean; the same for you and yours.

So who's the fellow in the middle? Looks special.

Any chance of putting names, years, and colors to each of them sapplings?

The one in the middle is my original '72 Mapleglo that I had Paul W. refinish into a berry burst (I used to call the color "Mink" but berry burst is better).

Let's see: from left, (first rack) '87 Fireglo 4001V63, '06 Amber Fireglo 4003, '97 Fireglo 4004L Laredo, '02 Desert Gold 4003, '00 Sea Green 4003, (on stands) '03 Mapleglo 4004Cii Cheyenne II five-string conversion (underway at the time), the '72, '02 Turquoise 4001V63, (second rack) '04 Montezuma Brown 4003, '00 White (non-yellowing refin) 4001V63, '06 Mapleglo 4003, '03 Natural Satin 4001C64S, '93 4004C Cheyenne, (third rack) '07 Dark Cherry Metallic 75th Ann. 4003, '08 Blueburst 4004Cii Cheyenne II, '02 Burgundy 4003, '89 4003SPC Blackstar, and '86 4003 Shadow. Since the pic was taken, I sold the Mapleglo 4003 back to its original local owner, bought an '04 Turquoise 4004L Laredo, and two more that are still undergoing restoration, a '72 that will be Azureglo (should get it this month), and a '91 4001CS that is awaiting rechromed hardware.

There are larger Forests around, some more than three times the size of mine, but I shouldn't reveal their locations.

[cjj]

There are larger Forests around, some more than three times the size of mine, but I shouldn't reveal their locations.

Ooh! Secret Rickenbacker forests!


I've heard there's a pretty big one in Santa Ana, CA. That one's said to have a whole bunch on extremely unique species...

[Ric N. Backer]

Thanks, Sean; the same for you and yours.

So who's the fellow in the middle? Looks special.

Any chance of putting names, years, and colors to each of them sapplings?

The one in the middle is my original '72 Mapleglo that I had Paul W. refinish into a berry burst (I used to call the color "Mink" but berry burst is better).

Let's see: from left, (first rack) '87 Fireglo 4001V63, '06 Amber Fireglo 4003, '97 Fireglo 4004L Laredo, '02 Desert Gold 4003, '00 Sea Green 4003, (on stands) '03 Mapleglo 4004Cii Cheyenne II five-string conversion (underway at the time), the '72, '02 Turquoise 4001V63, (second rack) '04 Montezuma Brown 4003, '00 White (non-yellowing refin) 4001V63, '06 Mapleglo 4003, '03 Natural Satin 4001C64S, '93 4004C Cheyenne, (third rack) '07 Dark Cherry Metallic 75th Ann. 4003, '08 Blueburst 4004Cii Cheyenne II, '02 Burgundy 4003, '89 4003SPC Blackstar, and '86 4003 Shadow. Since the pic was taken, I sold the Mapleglo 4003 back to its original local owner, bought an '04 Turquoise 4004L Laredo, and two more that are still undergoing restoration, a '72 that will be Azureglo (should get it this month), and a '91 4001CS that is awaiting rechromed hardware.

There are larger Forests around, some more than three times the size of mine, but I shouldn't reveal their locations.

Well, that's certainly one grand collection of maple you have.

And there's a person that has a collection 3x the size of yours. Wow!

[shamustwin]

I've got a MID V63 with Japanese Rick booklet. Plays nice!

[ricaddic]

I think there were probably between three and six V63 basses in Turquoise, Midnight Blue, and Sea Green. The one currently on the bay is one of three Turq V63s that I know of. One is in Japan, this one on the bay, and one in the Rickenbacker National Forest. At least three Sea Green V63s have appeared, Olivia has one, Steve Woods has another. Two or three Midnight Blue V63s have appeared. Brian Crisman had one for a short while. Aside from any custom refinishes, the rest of the V63s appear to be only in Mapleglo and Fireglo.

and Jetglo...

I have a jetglo 4001V63........

[ram]

....There are larger Forests around, some more than three times the size of mine, but I shouldn't reveal their locations.

You mean they grow on trees???!?!??!!

[jps]

Maple trees, in particular.

[cjj]