1969 4001

[marc61]

Definite WOW factor on that one. Enjoy Kev

[s4001]

Not to derail, but the heels of my HD '68

[pag]

Thanks for the info guys.
Keeping on the rails as it were,its great to see a great looking bass like this 1969 4001 bacause we see so many early 70s pieces and theres any number of threads regarding RMs etc.
But the period from 1966-70 is very intriguing in that the 4001 was slowly evolving and the round heel and volute seemed to creep in while no one was looking!

What does she sound like through a well cranked up amp?

[teeder]

I haven't run it through my "big" amp, but it sounds great through my V4-B and a 2X10 cab cranked up. (which is plenty loud!)
Someone asked how it compares to my 21 fretter. I was messing with both of them over the weekend, and in a nut-shell, the '69 is warmer and more open, and the '71 has much more hi-end and tight sounding. May have to do with the pu positions (?).

[henry5]

With the exception of the "more hi-end", that was essentially the difference between your old/my 21 fretter and my fave '72.

[johnallg]

She is a real beaut Kevin! You did really good getting that one. Enjoy!

[JohnCovach]

And now for the horseshoe, right?

[johnallg]

The horseshoe pups were gone in mid-68.

[teeder]

The horseshoe pups were gone in mid-68.

Wints had a Feb '69 4001 with a serial# 5 digits after this one that had a factory HS, but his Dec (?) '68 has a Hi-gain. So, there was definitely a phase out period.

I would like to try out the Lollar in this bass, though there's nothing wrong with the HG in it now.

[leftybass]

Kevin, did you check the pot date codes yet...? Curious how close they are to the dates in my own '69....

[teeder]

Not yet, but I'm running home for lunch in a little bit and will open 'er up for a peak.

[teeder]

Kevin, did you check the pot date codes yet...? Curious how close they are to the dates in my own '69....

The 3 I could see are "6808".

[leftybass]

Kevin, did you check the pot date codes yet...? Curious how close they are to the dates in my own '69....

The 3 I could see are "6808".

Ahh. That is what is in my '69 as well, and I think it was Andy who also had one like that... Good to know.

[wints]

The horseshoe pups were gone in mid-68.

Wints had a Feb '69 4001 with a serial# 5 digits after this one that had a factory HS, but his Dec (?) '68 has a Hi-gain. So, there was definitely a phase out period.

I would like to try out the Lollar in this bass, though there's nothing wrong with the HG in it now.

I had IB 101, which was one # before Kev's old MG 4000, (that also had a hi-gain) and that did have a HS, which is the latest bass I know of, which I can definitely authenticate. Pot codes were 6808 as well, and I'm sure if I opened the hood on my Dec '68, (which I have never done) they would be the same as well...

[fran4001]

Andy's welcome to post pics of my old Jan. '69 Burgundyglo. That one was #IA-007, and according to my old notes, were also using 6808 pots. Also had the green first gen. hi-gain treble pu. Would love to know where that bass went after CME got it 10 yrs. ago!!!!