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Re: 4001 Basses - Case Queens Or Gigging Beasts?
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 2:51 pm
by bassman4001
I gig my 75 4001 regularly. It does look 'road worn' and is a fun bass to play. I started to gig my 4003w earlier this year. I just got my 4003s and it'll see lots of action. My 4001c64s sits back at home unless I feel like playing it out, but more less, it's 'retired' from playing out live. When i gig at a bar or club I'm not sure of, I take my Fender MIM jazz Bass and my Ibanez 5 string. its not as tragic if something were to happen to one of those basses.
Re: 4001 Basses - Case Queens Or Gigging Beasts?
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 12:18 pm
by iamthebassman
'91 4001CS-LH has played hundreds of gigs but is now semi-retired.
'82 4001S-LH has played thousands of gigs with no sign of stopping.
Also own an '80 4003-LH but question was specifically regarding 4001 basses.
Re: 4001 Basses - Case Queens Or Gigging Beasts?
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 12:35 pm
by Kopfjaeger
I just got her back from the 12th Fret in Portland, OR. She was being re-fret. I'll be gigging her tomorrow night, so I'll try to get some "action" fotos. I'm so glad she's back!!
Sepp
Re: 4001 Basses - Case Queens Or Gigging Beasts?
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 11:55 pm
by s4001
Play 'em like you stole 'em.
This '68 is a smoky veteran. Seriously. People like hearing a Ric. Deliver the goods.
Re: 4001 Basses - Case Queens Or Gigging Beasts?
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 3:02 pm
by songdog
Yes, if you have one of the best basses ever made, why wouldn't you play it?
My '72 4001 gets gigged regularly, and gets compliments from listeners (especially when I've just put on a fresh set of Rotos).