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And take pics, too.

We need to see your bass before you can become part of the Burgundy club...

Hey, JC, upon closer inspection to the tuners (and bushings) on your Azureglo 4001, I believe they are from the (mid? late?) '60s, which is to say they're legit but not original to your Rick. Anyone correct me if I'm wrong.

They look original to me.

If that bass was designed for Grovers, it'd have the top hole for the D string further up the headstock, making the Schaller-esque open tuner 'stick out' the top a few MMs.

Just yesterday I was playing a Mapleglo '73 4001 with these tuners, this bass was 100% stock.

FYI, I think that Azureglo is sweet! Looks like a great deal to me!

J

Thanks guys, I feel like a proud new Papa. Yeah, I think they are stock because there are no other holes on the back. I guess in 1973 you really didn't know what you were going to get.

I've had a good month. A couple weeks ago I scored a USA Steinberger XL2A for $850.00! Maybe I should take off for Vegas before it's over.

Now, let's see some pics of that Bur-glo!

Cole

the tuners can vary depending on what they had in stock to put on ... there are certain years that different tuners were used in the same year ...

I've seen 73's with those tuners, they look legit to me. That has two old style features on it, neck pickup spacing 1/2" from neck and silk screened TRC. I think 1972 is the only year that has had Grovers on every one I've ever seen.

Yup, 1972's the ultimate for a feature-packed bass, 60s and 70s combined. 72's rock.

Thanks Bob for your info. Next on my list is a '72!

Guys, is there a book that has info and pics for Ric basses? I know about the Tony Bacon book, but no basses in it.

Cole

There is the Richard Smith book, but it does have some errors in it. Don't let that stop you from getting it though as it really has some great photos, and most of the info is good.