Are the 4001c64's that bad?

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 6:36 pm

Hey...that "spurting mudpot" got Paul all the chicks. Now maybe it'll work for me!

highway_star · Post by **highway_star** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 7:14 pm

Actually, now that I look at it, the headstock isn't so bad. I'd probably get one just to have something unique if I could find one cheap.

ken_swearingen · Post by **ken_swearingen** » Sat Nov 20, 2004 7:59 am

i dont think its the headstock so much as the goofy rick trc that curves up at the wrong end,not like pauls at all[im talking about the lettering not the shape of the trc] that gives the whole headstock acheap look.

philipharris · Post by **philipharris** » Sat Nov 20, 2004 8:32 am

I've got a C64 FG. Finish is excellent, sound is v. good all-rounder, Headsdtock: well, you can live with it, but it is a gimmick. I'd say it's not quite as rorty as a V63 but it is probably a better bass for general use. I've used it a lot for gigging and it's perfect. I think that in a few years - when they've been discontinued - they may well become "rare and elusive, highly sought after" at Mr Parks' place. But right now I'm having a 4003 moment. Next week I feel a CS day coming on...

wints · Post by **wints** » Sat Nov 20, 2004 9:09 am

I still tend to think that at sometime it will be available in conventional headstock form. It could be then seen as a progression from the V63 and there still seems to be demand for them.
Offered in all colours, it would be a good alternative to the 4003 and in all probability a strong seller.

rickfan63 · Post by **rickfan63** » Sat Nov 20, 2004 4:01 pm

I would love to have either a C64 or C64S. But right now my wallet can't afford it. Maybe some time next year I might be able to pull the trigger and get one. A C64 FG would be great addition to my V63 and 4003.

jeff_ulmer · Post by **jeff_ulmer** » Sun Nov 21, 2004 6:16 am

I don't know if we want to go bragging about Rics getting chicks - look what John got! (Sales of 330s plummet)

highway_star · Post by **highway_star** » Sun Nov 21, 2004 6:58 am

Yeah, but Paul was always the "Cute Beatle".

highway_star · Post by **highway_star** » Sun Nov 21, 2004 10:24 am

There's a 4001c64S on Ebay that I was high bidder on until today. I think it may be getting a little too high for me.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=3762614434&ssPageName=STRK:MEBI:IT

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Sun Nov 21, 2004 11:02 am

I don't like the rounded horns, or the square heel, or the high price ... go to musicians friend or ams or music123 and you can get a brand new 4003 for several hundred dollars less ...

highway_star · Post by **highway_star** » Sun Nov 21, 2004 11:07 am

I already have a 4003. I wanted something with the toaster and horseshoe pickup combination.

jeff_ulmer · Post by **jeff_ulmer** » Sun Nov 21, 2004 4:37 pm

"She's not much to look at, but man can she sing!"

I never trust those hidden bidder auctions, too easy to be running shills on them.

I can't say I like the headstock on these. If I were to shell out large coin for another Ric, it would be a 4002, but since I have neither coin nor a source of a 4002, I can enjoy what I have for the time being.

ojobob2 · Post by **ojobob2** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 12:05 am

The backwards head stock on the C64S is fair enough- its a "replica" of Macca's bass.....just for right handed players. But the regular C64 should have a normal headstock, i mean- you cant have a vintage reissue of something that never existed. One model with the quirky headstock is ok but two??

highway_star · Post by **highway_star** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 3:43 am

"The backwards head stock on the C64S is fair enough- its a "replica" of Macca's bass.....just for right handed players"

Sort of what Fender did on its Hendrix Strat, right?

ilan · Post by **ilan** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 5:31 am

Fender did a complete mirror-image, including the headstock logo.