Can anyone identify this bass

[BAD RONBO, KiLLeR DWaRfS]

That would be especially difficult, requiring the body to be refinished. However, the existing treble pickup is in too good of a position to just eliminate. I'd keep it.

I can't disagree with that statement. The tone from the pickup in that position is awesome.

so...what was the feel and tone ???

IIRC, it wasn't long prior to taking this picture that this 4001S was brought out of storage and put in the RIC museum. It was very playable, but I don't think it was setup after being taken out of storage. I never plugged it in. I was suffering from a pretty bad gout attack at the time, not very well mobile. I was thrilled enough that JH let me check it out as much as I did. I'm he wouldn't have minded if I'd plugged in in, but with the condition I was in at the time. I didn't want to futz with it or hold it for too long. I may not go down in any official RIC history documentation for anything, but if I do, I don't want it to be because I destroyed the '67 4001S!

Here it is Guy, with it's pensive looking owner.

Looking terrified!

Oh no, Mario rocks!

LOEY !!! LOL is that pic in paul's book ??? should be !!!

[BAD RONBO, KiLLeR DWaRfS]

One day I have to play that bass!

one day, you will own that bass !!!

[rickenbrother]

One day I have to play that bass!

one day, you will own that bass !!!

Me first!

[sloop_john_b]

so...what was the feel and tone ???

Nice neck with a sizeable volute; reminded me of the few '68 4001s I have played. Not super slim, but comfy - comparable to the recent 4003 necks IMO. It has big ol' thumpy flatwounds on it - original Maximas I believe (note the silk). The bridge shim is just a slice of pickguard material.

[sloop_john_b]

"No money above the 5th fret!" - Jason Mendelson

[jps]

"No money above the 5th fret!" - Jason Mendelson

I think he meant 15th fret, of which you are still above!

[teeder]

Awesome, John! Anyone know if there are recordings of Jonesy with that bass?

[sloop_john_b]

Awesome, John! Anyone know if there are recordings of Jonesy with that bass?

I certainly doubt it, but who knows - "Heartbreaker" sounds pretty gritty.

[woodyng]

Ah,you made the pilgrimage,John,very nice!

[sloop_john_b]

Ah,you made the pilgrimage,John,very nice!

"Kid in a candy store" does not begin to describe. All credit goes to Ben for being a brilliant tour guide, taking the photos, and letting geeks like Collin and I stand with our mouths agape in the museum for a while.

[teeder]

I would have needed a bib to catch the drool!

[MiroN]

Here it is Guy, with it's pensive looking owner.

Looking terrified!

Oh no, Mario rocks!

just because you do not know me in person!
I am much worse than that.