Model of the week 18: Chris Squire Limited Edition

[winston]

Would this one be considered #0?

It looks like a miniature bass on Chris. They are great looking basses. I would love to play one. One day.........maybe I will get my wish.

[cjj]

Oh, I dunno... Looks about normal to me. 'Course, I probably have the same sort of "problem" with these little basses...


Yeah, I have to say, the CS is one painted bass I'd like to have too. One of these days, I hope to get to see one in person, and perhaps even play it...

[rickenbrother]

I had a small shot of Big Ts CS last year and i was bricking it.I imagined all kinds of final destination scenarios got to say it was an awesome bass to behold..

When I saw it at T's place, he practically gave me the ol' Spinal Tap routine of, "Don't touch that guitar, nobody touches that guitar, I don't even touch that guitar!

[jps]

When I saw it at T's place, he practically gave me the ol' Spinal Tap routine of, "Don't touch that guitar, nobody touches that guitar, I don't even touch that guitar!

[xsubs]

Here's mine... it's 20 years old this year (cert #17). It's my second CS bass. The first was a 1999 (cert #800 something), bought that same year, which was pretty awful really. It didn't play well, had a huge neck and I didn't care for the colour (To me they are yellow... nothing white about it). I purchased online, so I couldn't look/play first. No big deal as I flipped it, losing nothing.
I knew that the earlier ones were substantially different, so I waited for the right player to come along of that vintage. In the autumn this bass came up for sale, from a seller in Japan. It had been on display in a Tokyo bar for nearly all its entire life... yes it's the "smokey" bass. Zero fretwear and no dings, BUTT (pun intended) the finish was destroyed by cigarette smoke. I thought there MIGHT be a chance I could salvage the finish, but was prepared for the worst. 30 seconds after opening the shipping carton I knew this would need to be refinished... the smell was BAD.
Over the past three months I have worked on the bass. Among the MANY things done I replaced the RIHS with a mount and shoes from 1963, and had Sergio work his magic on a replica bobbin complete with lip and correct screw tops (THANKS Sergio!!!!). The neck is incredibly thin, and she's the best 400x I've owned. That's out of 20+ Ricks I've had since 1969... my '68 MG being the bass I judge all other Ricks against. I can't say how impressed I am with this bass. I did a level/crown/polish, and cut a new Tusq nut yesterday and the action is just sick...

I plan on starting a thread on the transformation, similar to the one I did years ago with my white V63... I took MANY photos throughout the various stages. Stay tuned...

Anyway, I'll shutup now, and let the pictures rip...
Cheers
Sean

[sloop_john_b]

Wow, pretty wood hiding underneath all that nicotine and tar!

The early CS and v63 basses are da bomb. I had a '93 v63 that, despite having issues, was still a wrecking machine. Just ask Joey - he has it now!

[xsubs]

Hi John

Yep, I was surprised at the maple under there. It's got quite a bit of flame, though the pics don't really show it that well.

[scotty]

I had a small shot of Big Ts CS last year and i was bricking it.I imagined all kinds of final destination scenarios got to say it was an awesome bass to behold..

When I saw it at T's place, he practically gave me the ol' Spinal Tap routine of, "Don't touch that guitar, nobody touches that guitar, I don't even touch that guitar!

Thats it Joey i got that too.

[heinpete]

I had a small shot of Big Ts CS last year and i was bricking it.I imagined all kinds of final destination scenarios got to say it was an awesome bass to behold..

When I saw it at T's place, he practically gave me the ol' Spinal Tap routine of, "Don't touch that guitar, nobody touches that guitar, I don't even touch that guitar!

...original qoute: "Don't even look at it!"

[teeder]

Sean, that looks awesome! I hope you are leaving it as-is in Mapleglo!

Let me know if you ever want to part with it!

[bassduke49]

Hey Sean, can you link to the article on the White bass? I'd like to see more about it. I can look at the finished bass anytime (it's in the Forest), but I'd like to see the transition. Thanks!

[iamthebassman]

When I read RIC was making a CS bass, in 1990(?) I wanted one bad, just wasn't sure if they'd offer it left-handed. They did, got mine from Southpaw Guitars in 1991(?) for $999.

[s4001]

Excellent resurrection.

[xsubs]

Hey Sean, can you link to the article on the White bass? I'd like to see more about it. I can look at the finished bass anytime (it's in the Forest), but I'd like to see the transition. Thanks!

Sure thing Paul!

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I just took a peek at the thread... I'd forgotten how many pics there are. That certainly is a handsome instrument. A shame I had to sell her, but that was a very trying time for me. Are you enjoying her Paul?
Cheers
Sean

[bassduke49]

I sure have, Sean.

Would you like to be reunited?