1974 4001 with checkerboard

[cassius987]

I know this is a Rick forum, but I did want to show some pics of the other bass I purchased from this gentleman. I did pay him a very fair price for both. This one is strange, but it is fun to play. Such a clean, high fidelity sound. Not sterile though. The narrow width helps with my smaller hands. It's not a Rick, but it's cool for you fretless players out there.
http://members.cox.net/bob77362/images/stbass.htm

I know looks aren't everything, but I can't get over the body shape of some Steinies. The headless thing is fine by me... but for some reason a good body is quite important to me. Still, I'd sure love to try one out some day. They have always called to me, especially the ones with a bit more interesting body shapes.

[bob77362]

I agree. That's why I stay with Ricks and PBasses. The Stein is not very comfortable standing. That moulded appendage puts the base in an awkward position for me. Others like it though. Same reason I stay with 21 fret guitars. It's where both my hands end up. Sitting with the Stein is surprisingly comfortable. They do look cool though.

[heinpete]

Yep, many, many, many years - I figured I'd never see a '74 with checkered binding...

...wait until I get back my '74 4001 from Jingle-Jangle!!!

[loendmaestro]

Azure w/checkerboard is my DREAM bass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice score sir.