My 4001v63 FG for sale - check classifieds

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Fri Sep 24, 2004 10:46 am

I prefer the Shadow neck , hands down!! Slim and fast. Good for rock 'n roll.....or just about anything...

The v63, I feel, is better for anything medium to slow tempo, due to the size and shape of the neck, it just "feels" better playing that type of music....

IMHO, of course!! :^)

henny · Post by **henny** » Fri Sep 24, 2004 10:47 am

hehe, I reside in ye olde merry England.

I would actually prefer a maple v63, as I would get it refinished white by Dolan, with the headwings left exposed. A white v63 is high up on my wishlist.

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Fri Sep 24, 2004 10:49 am

....maybe Andy could chime in here as a "dual" owner of these basses....

How lucky I am to be able to compare them!!

thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Fri Sep 24, 2004 11:05 am

Fireglo would be wonderfull for me Chris, if you have a spare !!!

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Fri Sep 24, 2004 11:14 am

Haha...sorry, no "spares" at the moment....but I'm pretty sure I scour the RIC playground as hard or harder than anybody I know of....

I'll put you on my "list"....

bottom4 · Post by **bottom4** » Sat Sep 25, 2004 7:58 am

…and a proud dual owner at that! I am very fortunate to be an original owner of a 1985 MG V63 and now thanks to Chris I have a 86 Shadow. The necks on these two beauties are nearly identical. Both are very slim and fast. However, I find myself reaching for the Shadow more than my V but more so for the sound, not playability

anndra · Post by **anndra** » Sun Sep 26, 2004 4:15 am

That Fireglo is drop dead gorgeous!

Out of interest guys - how much should I expect to pay for one of those FG V63's?

And, Chris, if you can help me find one (if they aren't too expensive) I'd be delighted to hear from you, too! I've just gotten a 4001s, so couldn't do it immediately, but I'd love to know how much cash I'd need to gather to get one just like your new beauty.

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Thu Sep 30, 2004 6:43 am

Anndra....

Have you checked this out yet?

Rickenbacker 4001v63 bass guitar
Asking Price: US$N/A
Condition: Excellent
Age: N/A
Description:

fireglo reissue rick in great condition. it's been well watched after, with
a few extremely minor dings, no belt where or anything that serious.
includes vintage case, case condition is about 7/10, the bass is 9/10.
email me with questions. best offer gets it (of course, only realistic
offers please, i do know the value of this bass). if interested in my
current selling history check out my ebay account, jtnicathome. email if interested in pics or more info. thanks.

Seller: Joseph Nicolosi,
E-mail: jtnicolosi (Profile)
Post Date: 9/22/2004

anndra · Post by **anndra** » Thu Sep 30, 2004 1:14 pm

Where is that, Chris? I mean what website should I be looking at?

henny · Post by **henny** » Thu Sep 30, 2004 1:28 pm

I've never quite understood 'collecting' Rics if one seldom/never gigs them. Isn't it a bit of a shame? (not to insinuate whether you gig or not, guys.)

I'm just thinking aloud here.

I guess it is the whole G.A.S ailment we get struck with. *shrug*

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Fri Oct 01, 2004 4:34 am

....just like baseball cards....you collect 'em!! lol!

...only you go into debt upto your eyeballs....and I'm 6'7" :^)

I play mine on a rotation basis, but they ALL get played....so I guess whether it's 2 or 20 that you own, you would be considered a collector.....

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Fri Oct 01, 2004 11:12 am

Anndra:

http://www.the-music-connection.com/ads/sale.html

here is the link to the 4001v63 fireglo...

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Fri Oct 01, 2004 11:34 am

I don't gig my 1968 4001 any more ... it is too valuable and it has no low B ...