At long last.....

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Sat Oct 30, 2004 4:18 am

Thanks guys!

I just hope I don't break the neck or crush it when I roll over at night....

incubus2432 · Post by **incubus2432** » Sat Oct 30, 2004 6:03 am

Not my cup of tea but I'm glad you finally found one....it looks great in FireGlo !

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Sat Oct 30, 2004 6:28 am

Thanks Brian!
Here are a couple of nicer, outside pics...

rickinroma · Post by **rickinroma** » Sat Oct 30, 2004 6:49 am

Congratulations Chris, you have finally got it and it looks gorgeous!! I can understand your "Pride and Joy" while you play it

..the same feelings when I play my Mapleglo 4005!!

thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Sat Oct 30, 2004 7:35 am

Chris, lovely 4005, and Fireglo as well, it's outstanding, congratulatitons and enjoy, now if it ever needs a new home

!!!

thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Sat Oct 30, 2004 7:36 am

Chris, lovely 4005, and Fireglo as well, it's outstanding, congratulations and enjoy, now if she ever needs a new home

!!!

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Sat Oct 30, 2004 2:32 pm

Thanks guys!

Jim: I paid a premium for this one, so I am likely going to be buried with this 4005....at least that's what my wife tells me...lol!!

thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Sat Oct 30, 2004 6:10 pm

I can only imagine, but there again, if your good lady wanted to defray some funeral expenses !!!

paulcreedy · Post by **paulcreedy** » Sat Oct 30, 2004 10:15 pm

very tasty - I didn't think I liked that shape but now..

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Sun Oct 31, 2004 3:17 am

Hello Paul, and welcome to the forum!

I had wanted one of these for a long time. I'd seen a picture a couple of years ago and thought how cool it looked, sort of like a 360 style. I knew they were somewhat rare and expensive so I kindof just let it go....Plus, I wasn't sure how BIG the thing actually was...I thought it was just the size of a 360 or close to it.....

I guess I have to thank Jerry Juden for posting that pic a while back of the 4005 and V63 side by side. When I realized how large the body was on the 4005, I KNEW it was right for me.....that pic sent me over the edge.....

rickinroma · Post by **rickinroma** » Sun Oct 31, 2004 3:32 am

the body is really large compared with the 4001 or other basses....but it's amazing how thin is the neck...and how easy to play, the action, etc..

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Sun Oct 31, 2004 3:38 am

Mine is strung with rounds that are a faded gold or yellowish ends on them. I use flats on all but one of my basses. Any suggestions for which flats to use on a 4005, since it uses the "R" tailpiece I guess they take special length strings?

henry5 · Post by **henry5** » Sun Oct 31, 2004 3:50 am

Hi Chris

Wow! See, that spell of good luck carries on....congratulations, that is an absolute beauty of a bass. In fact the more 4005s I see, the more I want one; unfortunately that isn't likely to happen! Best of luck with it though; you really have had some year, Rick-wise!

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Sun Oct 31, 2004 4:12 am

Thanks again Shaun! Yeah, it's been a GREAT year!! I'm just glad I have an understanding wife and a well paying job...

I guess now would be a good time to show off the "family"....****** quality pic...the Kodak is down

The Hofner '62 re-issue Beatle bass refused to pose with the RIC's.....

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Sun Oct 31, 2004 4:14 am

My Feb. '73 Jetglo 4001 was not present at time of photo shoot.....