1969 4000 MG

[rick_ovic]

I think you've bought wisely, Kevin. You certainly don't see a bass of this era and condition every day. I hope you thoroughly enjoy playing it.

[cheyenne]

Wow! What a beauty.

What kind of strings are on her?? Any signs of a bow in the neck or anything? I'd check those TR nuts out.

Very nice indeedy...

[ajish4]

Congratulations Kevin!

That would look great with a toaster in the neck position!

As long as your Mods are reversible, I'd say give it a try!

You don't see one of these every day!

[woodyng]

like this?

[JakeK]

Maybe you could paint it fireglo, add a toaster, horseshoe and four solid black knobs, and you will have that RM 1999 copy!

Beautiful bass, hope it plays as good as it looks. Is it better than the 4001V63?

[wints]

Kev,

Glad she's there safe. My 68 hi-gain is weak too, just the way they were made, wound low, and of course, mine has the cap in!

You could get another guard and toaster and switch it out to a 4001, and that's quite possibly without mods, or, you can simply leave be and enjoy a great old bass...

[teeder]

Nice 4000, Kevin! Looking forward to seeing it at RIO!!!

As to the thin tone, just replace the hi-gain with a P Bass pickup, problem solved!

How about adding 3 EB-3 pu's? They might just fit!

[teeder]

Wow! What a beauty.

What kind of strings are on her?? Any signs of a bow in the neck or anything? I'd check those TR nuts out.

Very nice indeedy...

It has light gage rounds of an unknown variety, but the neck it dead straight. It seems very solid for such a tiny neck.

[teeder]

Maybe you could paint it fireglo, add a toaster, horseshoe and four solid black knobs, and you will have that RM 1999 copy!

Beautiful bass, hope it plays as good as it looks. Is it better than the 4001V63?

I won't go that drastic, but I will put a toaster in at some point!

Is it better than a V63? I don't know about better, but there are some things that a new instrument isn't. It feels old and broken in like a favorite pair of jeans. The neck is incredible. One of the best I've felt. It's light and resonant.

[teeder]

[rickenbrother]

I won't go that drastic, but I will put a toaster in at some point!

You mean you're not going to put one of those Gibson EB-3 neck pickups on it instead?
Enjoy that 4000, Kevin, great find!

[teeder]

Thanks, Joey!

I was so excited, I forgot that the 21 fretter will be here in about an hour!

[headbanger]

Oh? And a 21 fretter? When can we come to your house?

Seriously though Kevin, Use light gauges, nickel rounds, 45, 55, 70 95 or similar and she will last forever. This will keep the tension a low as is practicable. A standard Ric set (I think) is 45, 55, 80, 105. Don't use Roto's or Pyramids or flats etc.

Congrats on a great score mate!

Play it like you love it, not like you stole it....

[henry5]

Kevin, that's a gorgeous bass! As for getting a 21 fretter as well, they'll make lovely bookends......

[teeder]

Oh? And a 21 fretter? When can we come to your house?

Seriously though Kevin, Use light gauges, nickel rounds, 45, 55, 70 95 or similar and she will last forever. This will keep the tension a low as is practicable. A standard Ric set (I think) is 45, 55, 80, 105. Don't use Roto's or Pyramids or flats etc.

Congrats on a great score mate!

Play it like you love it, not like you stole it....

Thanks, Gerry! The whole bass family will be at "RIO" in June!
I'll be throwing a light set of nickle Boomers on soon. That's what I put on everything.