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Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 3:58 am
by ricosound
Also do the 4001 S models have the older truss rods? v63s have the modern 4003 rods for RW strings and no neck problems. Otherwise a local guy has a '80 4001s all done up nicely with the vintage parts including Horse Shoe, but I've been spooked off by the potential for neck problems. Is it an ok substitute for a v63 or should I hold out for the real deal?
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 4:12 am
by jwr2
A 1980 4001 will have the older truss rods if it has the walnut stripe ... the v63 has a better neck ...
I have owned 3 pre 1980 4001's ... all had fine necks ... I was too scared to try to adjust the truss rods myself ... but they didn't need it ...
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 4:26 am
by ricosound
I didn't think the dot neck S models had the stripe reguardless of vintage. This one is mellowed white so no body parts are visible. Maybe in the cavities, I can check. Either way I'm sure it has the older rods.
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 1:34 pm
by jps
Who's is that one?
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 2:48 pm
by rictified
Don't let the old 4001's scare you, just follow directions and you won't have any problems as long as it is ok now. Some of them had necks like tree trunks, I have Fender flats on a 78 4001 here and the neck does not move at all. And the later 70's and early 80's 4001's had stronger necks anyway usually.
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2004 4:09 am
by ricosound
Jeff: "Who's is that one?"
It's for sale for $1400 from a local (Minneapolis) shop. I just thought all things being equal, it's a lot considering v63s are going for less than that on a good day. I'd really love a Jetglo v63. Only seen 1 for sale in recent memory and he pulled the plug early. I'd pay dearly (and have to) to get one of those.
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2004 7:38 am
by jnbass
the way things are going on the 'bay these days $1400 maynot be enough...
Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2004 2:40 am
by marc67
Wes, Is it still available?
Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2004 4:26 am
by marc61
I would purchase any v63 under $1500 as long as there were no mods and it's in good shape.It's a tremendous sounding instrument and has collectibility.
No way that store still has it.
Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2004 9:37 am
by jnbass
don't think this is a V63, walnut wings/split bridge missing,
IMHO
Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2004 9:46 am
by jnbass
"Walnut wings missing" ooops no wings on painted V63s.
no split bridge that my ****** monitor can detect
duh!
Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2004 10:00 am
by marc67
Duh...I didn't see all the thread. Sorry, but eventually I'll get used to this.... Yep, so another V63 was sold.
Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2004 10:13 am
by jps
A 4001CS is painted and has wings!
Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2004 10:17 am
by jps
Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2004 3:01 pm
by jnbass
yes, no wings on painted V63s!
