RCA bass!!!

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You're right, Ryan. It was actually made at the beginning of the 4004C run, and of course, 4001 wouldn't have been applicable at all. I keep thinking that if it was abandoned at a storage facility/unit, someone should have records as to who was paying the rent up until they stopped. Sure wish we could solve the mystery.
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SOLD!
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Excellent! Mind if I ask how much you got? Were you able to get better shots of it? Or perhaps I could ask the new owner for shots?
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Well, coulda fooled me. I'd still like to know more and get good photos of it.
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If I had bought this bass, I'd have to modify the pick guard slightly:
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Cracking bass, Gromit!
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I got $3k for it. I will ask the new owner if it is okay for you to contact him about getting pictures. Sorry that I wasn't able to get pics before it shipped.

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OK, thanks, Ryan. Here's hoping.
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I can report (without naming) the RCA bass has landed in a Forumite's collection. Whew! I will be able to get excellent photos from the collector for use in my project. If the Forumite wants to come forward or not, that's cool.
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Paul, when is the conclusion of your project?
My Basses' Name:
4001White 1981-11-W.
4003Jetglo 1992-04-Mr.B.B.
4001Mapleglo 1974-06-Tre
4004Walnut 1994-09 CI-Giusy
4004Mapleglo 2003-05 CII (Fretless 4-2-5)-Amo
4004Jetglo 1994-12 Laredo-Ruso
4003Mapleglo 1988-08 LK-Lemmy
2030MidnightBlue 1992-08-Nino
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With luck, late 2011.
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rickaddict wrote:If I had bought this bass, I'd have to modify the pick guard slightly:
Would the guard be made of Wensleydale?
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I have to admire Paul B for his passion in getting this book together. Seems like forever, although it was 2006 When I first met Paul and he was beginning this project,. A true labor of love.

PS - congrats to whoever got the RCA bass. Gotta believe that's a keeper.
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bassduke49 wrote:With luck, late 2011.
I am very curious and looking forward :)
I reserve one.
Have you thought of any translation into other languages?
My Basses' Name:
4001White 1981-11-W.
4003Jetglo 1992-04-Mr.B.B.
4001Mapleglo 1974-06-Tre
4004Walnut 1994-09 CI-Giusy
4004Mapleglo 2003-05 CII (Fretless 4-2-5)-Amo
4004Jetglo 1994-12 Laredo-Ruso
4003Mapleglo 1988-08 LK-Lemmy
2030MidnightBlue 1992-08-Nino
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