Why Did Paul McCartney stop using his 4001?

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 4:32 am

Don't forget the Speed of Sound pendant/

westtexasrickenbacker · Thu Aug 03, 2006 6:43 am

Along with wishing for a return to seeing the 4001 in concert, does anyone know if Paul has his action set at high, medium or low? By the tone of his work, I would guess medium, but I differ to you experts.

Anyone, anyone at all!

teeder · Post by **teeder** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 6:50 am

Per an email from John Hall, Paul still has the C64 prototype.

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 7:09 am

Alvaro, I think I have that poster. I'll try to upload a picture of it this evening.

johnhall · Post by **johnhall** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 7:25 am

He also has a second one in Fireglo that was presented to him on Fuji Television in Japan during his last tour there by the CEO of our distributor over there.

teeder · Post by **teeder** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 8:05 am

Hey John,

I've got a gig this Saturday. How about sending a C64S over for a little work out?

I'd sure like to see McC start using them more often again. He's never sounded better than with the Rick.

henry5 · Post by **henry5** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 8:12 am

Alex, I remember an interview with Graham Gouldman from 10cc where he said he'd played Paul's, sorry, Sir Paul's bass and he said the action was so high it was a wonder he could play it at all.

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 9:58 am

You would think that if he has 2 of the C64 basses he would play one occasionally.

congerz83 · Post by **congerz83** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 10:50 am

Hey Fran, I was only kidding about the Yamaha. In fact, being how affordable they they are I have thought about buying one just for the hell of it. I can't find a sunburst one though. Live by this credo, "never enough basses." You'll be broke.... but it's still a good way to live.

congerz83 · Post by **congerz83** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 10:51 am

Brian, what is the beef you speak of between Paul and Denny? Please explain.

fran4001 · Post by **fran4001** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 10:56 am

Richard, just bustin' here too! Actually, they are great basses. Mine sounds and plays amazing. $450 from Guitar Center. They are getting scarce though.

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 4:44 pm

Oh c'mon Fran! I posted that Yamaha picture for you! No props?

Richard, Many years ago Paul and Denny had a falling out over some tell all interviews with Denny in the Sun . Many allegations etc... from Denny. Denny says they were taken out of context and Paul seemed to chill. However, the last I'd heard Paul invited Denny to a show in Mass. in 1990 and after going back stage Denny wasn't able to hook up. That is the last story I heard of the two. Now having said that, Denny was on the "Band on the Run 25th Anniversary" album. I don't know how old his interviews were, but nevertheless, he was there.

congerz83 · Post by **congerz83** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 11:00 am

Sorry had to post this pic.

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 12:26 pm

He IS 64, must be arthritis. But then he's also alone now.....

fran4001 · Post by **fran4001** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 12:31 pm

Holy **** Brian! Somehow I missed that whole page of the thread. Thanks much!. That is a cool pic. I just love my 1200 to death. Regarding Denny, didn't his wife JoJo (?) have alot to do with the bad feelings? She supposedly was quite the mouth regarding the Macs.