1969 4001

mgauction · Post by **mgauction** » Thu Aug 11, 2011 6:57 pm

That's a keeper!

antipodean · Post by **antipodean** » Thu Aug 11, 2011 7:02 pm

Stunning!

ken_j · Post by **ken_j** » Thu Aug 11, 2011 7:54 pm

Outstanding

jps · Post by **jps** » Thu Aug 11, 2011 9:53 pm

cjj wrote:VERY Nice!!!

+1000!

So, I guess you won't be needing that old 21 fret thing sitting in the closet, anymore, huh?

s4001 · Post by **s4001** » Thu Aug 11, 2011 10:07 pm

weemac wrote:I like the transitional heel. Half rounded!

emac.

Yes, great era for basses.

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 12:24 am

Very nice, Kevin! Congrats and enjoy it!

Seans · Post by **Seans** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 5:43 am

Congrat's Kevin, a very fine example and so nice to see it's so original, can't wait for the gut shots

teeder · Post by **teeder** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 8:25 am

Seans wrote: can't wait for the gut shots

Here's one that the seller sent to me.

I'll try to get more over the weekend.

So, I guess you won't be needing that old 21 fret thing sitting in the closet, anymore, huh?

Unfortunately, it will have to go. I can only keep one oldie, and the '69 is it.

T.A.R. · Post by **T.A.R.** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 8:56 am

Kevin that is Beautiful! Congrats!

ram · Post by **ram** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 10:05 am

Kevin that is sweet looking! I love the paint combo from that period! Play and sound as good as it looks!

pag · Post by **pag** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 12:18 pm

Thats a beauty!
Many congratulations Kevin,
never part with that one!

By the way,I am interested in the gradual changes in 60s basses with regards to the woodwork.
How early/late 60s does the volute come in at the headstock and also the rounded heel?
I think I saw both those features on a 66 but I could be wrong.
Could some of the changes that appear be down to the individuals who worked on particular runs?

Again though,
Gorgeous FG bass!

wints · Post by **wints** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 1:41 pm

That does look very nice Kev, no question. Always cool to see the rubbing compound still in there, untouched.

Pete, the round heel is well established by '69. My '67 has it, and has the volute as well, which is really that thicker neck/headstock join. Other '67's I have seen have it as well. It is even more pronounced on my '68, as I guess the factory was continually trying the make this area more stable.

s4001 · Post by **s4001** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 2:53 pm

pag wrote:Thats a beauty!
Many congratulations Kevin,
never part with that one!

By the way,I am interested in the gradual changes in 60s basses with regards to the woodwork.
How early/late 60s does the volute come in at the headstock and also the rounded heel?
I think I saw both those features on a 66 but I could be wrong.
Could some of the changes that appear be down to the individuals who worked on particular runs?

Again though,
Gorgeous FG bass!

I'll try to take some pix of mine tonite or tomorrow.

ajish4 · Post by **ajish4** » Sat Aug 13, 2011 11:25 am

VERY SWEET KEVIN!

Congratulations....that's amazing.

Lefty4003S8 · Post by **Lefty4003S8** » Sat Aug 13, 2011 11:34 am

WOW!!!!!!! What a GORGEOUS, old 4001!!!!!! Awesome!!!!!!

Congrats and enjoy it......she is a real BEAUTY!!!!!!!

Lefty4003s8

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