New Member and Proud 4000 Owner (Registered)!

walknthabass · Post by **walknthabass** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 12:55 am

Like so many others I lurked awhile before making the plunge.

I've decided to take my '63 4000 out of retirement and start using it again after twenty years. More posts and comments when I have time but salivate over this for a while. Finger rest is being replaced this weekend.

Better pictures to come!

libratune · Post by **libratune** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 1:16 am

Welcome, Dennis!

Nice way to make an entrance with that beauteous 4000!

kiramdear · Post by **kiramdear** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 1:37 am

libratune wrote:Welcome, Dennis!

Nice way to make an entrance with that beauteous 4000!

+1!

Wowza, that is in nice condition. How well is the pickup working? I mean, many do tend to lose their magnetism after so very long.

walknthabass · Post by **walknthabass** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 6:34 pm

Pickup works like it did when I got it back in 1971! I haven't noticed any performance issues.

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 6:39 pm

Welcome to the Forum, Dennis.

From the looks of the pics, your '63 still looks like it's in great shape....

walknthabass · Post by **walknthabass** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 8:32 pm

For not ever having anything done to it (except for me having to put it back together when my buddy brought it over in pieces back in 1971) it is in great shape!

Here's a newer picture taken today with the correct (reproduction) finger rest.

bluewhale · Post by **bluewhale** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 9:07 pm

walknthabass wrote: I've decided to take my '63 4000 out of retirement and start using it again after twenty years.

I'd say that's cause for celebration.

walknthabass wrote:... but salivate over this for a while.

Yes.

Welcome to the forum,
bluewhale

Ontario_RIC_fan · Post by **Ontario_RIC_fan** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 9:26 pm

Don't forget to add the pictures to the register too!

walknthabass · Post by **walknthabass** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 9:40 pm

Ontario_RIC_fan wrote:Don't forget to add the pictures to the register too!

Thanks - I missed that yesterday! Done!

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 3:34 am

Welcome, Dennis!

That is an absolutely awesome bass!

(BTW, I have a 1977 4000 FL Burgundyglo, so welcome to the 4000 club!

)

woodyng · Post by **woodyng** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 3:01 pm

fabulous bass! i would love to hear some sound clips of that. i have a '74 4000,and really like the one pickup thang.

weemac · Post by **weemac** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 3:20 pm

Good lord! Can it get any better than this?

Welcome Dennis!

Eden.

walknthabass · Post by **walknthabass** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 8:52 pm

Thanks guys/gals(?)!

When I get some time I'll record something so you can hear what it sounds like. Just don't expect anything flashy!

Anybody want a wallpaper? I was playing around with my photo today in PhotoShop when i should have been working.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5677289/rickenb ... _title.jpg
(1440 x 900)

8mileshigher · Post by **8mileshigher** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 8:57 pm

Welcome aboard the Forum, Dennis ! That's a beautiful 4000 bass !

wints · Post by **wints** » Sat Jun 04, 2011 7:47 pm

How did I miss this one!

Dennis, that is one beautiful early 60's bass. I love the simplicity of the 4000 and this is one of the best original examples I have seen.

Congratulations and take good care of her!

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