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Re: 1969 4000 / 4001S Conversion Pix
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 3:03 pm
by teeder
no horseshoes in the damn way
I love the look and sound of the shoes on my V63(s). I play them with fingers right behind the shoes and don't even notice them being there.
However, I've been playing these two shoeless oldies around the house with a pick and could get pretty used to not having the shoes there. They would be right where I would want to pick, especially on the 21 fretter with the smaller spacing between the tailpiece and bridge pu.
(Don't tell Jeff Thomas I just said that!)
Re: 1969 4000 / 4001S Conversion Pix
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 3:19 pm
by wints
To me, they are right in the "sweet spot" where one can alternate between the treble side, or bass side of playing. Tone achieved from the fingers in this area, is the most versatile imo.
After playing my P bass, I find it hard to go back to a Ric with shoes, or wearing a cover.
Re: 1969 4000 / 4001S Conversion Pix
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 3:31 pm
by dswp
SWEET!!
Re: 1969 4000 / 4001S Conversion Pix
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 3:34 pm
by rickaddict
teeder wrote:
(Don't tell Jeff Thomas I just said that!)
What's that? Somebody else in favor of better access to their strings?
Come on over, Kevin. The grass
is greener!
Re: 1969 4000 / 4001S Conversion Pix
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 3:43 pm
by ken_j
Nice!
Re: 1969 4000 / 4001S Conversion Pix
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 4:05 pm
by ajish4
I said it before, I'll say it again.............
I'll be MORE THAN HAPPY to adopt any and ALL unwanted HS's.
I'm planning a sanctuary for all those lone, and discarded pieces of chrome.
Out of the goodness of my heart, I don't want anyone to be burdened with them any longer!
SEND THEM TO ME DAMMIT!
Re: 1969 4000 / 4001S Conversion Pix
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 4:35 pm
by rickaddict
Sorry Tony. I gotta keep mine for resale value. But the good news is that my shoes will be shiny and new when I go to sell!
Re: 1969 4000 / 4001S Conversion Pix
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 4:52 pm
by johnallg
sloop_john_b wrote:AWESOME!! In some of the pics (especially the back), it looks just like your old v63 MG - gorgeous wood grain!
I was thinking that too, John. Kevin, this turned out just wonderful - I like that you kept the tugbar also.
Re: 1969 4000 / 4001S Conversion Pix
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 5:53 pm
by jps
Superb convert, Kevin!
Can't wait to try it out in about a month.
Re: 1969 4000 / 4001S Conversion Pix
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 7:21 pm
by jwilli
Love it!
Re: 1969 4000 / 4001S Conversion Pix
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 7:29 pm
by rickenbrother
Very nice, Kevin!
Re: 1969 4000 / 4001S Conversion Pix
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 8:21 pm
by basmansam
Excellent!! Nice piece. Congratulations.
Re: 1969 4000 / 4001S Conversion Pix
Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 3:19 am
by antipodean
Absolutely fantastic. That's a fine conversion of a superb bass Kevin!
Re: 1969 4000 / 4001S Conversion Pix
Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 3:42 am
by gibsonlp
What a nice transformation!!!
As I player I can understand the big contribution of the toaster.
As a collector - I wonder if and how much will the modification harm the value of this vintage bass.
Re: 1969 4000 / 4001S Conversion Pix
Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 7:26 am
by just_bassics
gibsonlp wrote:What a nice transformation!!!
As I player I can understand the big contribution of the toaster.
As a collector - I wonder if and how much will the modification harm the value of this vintage bass.
Not much, since I believe Kevin stated that no mods were made to the body and he has the original PG.
Resale value is going to be an issue for my heirs to deal with, as I'm keeping all of my rics!
Kevin, nice job and I hope to see it at RIO if I can get there.