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Re: 1969 4000 MG
Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 12:40 am
by johnallg
Thanks, Mac. That's what I suspected - quite common back then. I wonder if it was an RM that never made it to England and became a 4000?
Oh, I really like the grain on the fretboard - my 4003 from 2004 has a lot of the same grain pattern as your 4000.
Re: 1969 4000 MG
Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 8:41 am
by rickcrazy
Thanks for the pictures of the pickup, Mac. That 's a "1st-version" treble high-gain pickup, all right. The bobbin is the same as used on the "2nd-version" horseshoe pickup it replaced. Once again, great-looking 4000.
Re: 1969 4000 MG
Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 11:53 am
by Top Gun
Thanks for all of your kind words about my bass and the knowledge about the pick-up...
Much appreciated!
Re: 1969 4000 MG
Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 12:05 pm
by gray
Welcome to the forum, Mac! Beautiful bass there. Such a clean example is great to see.
Re: 1969 4000 MG
Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 12:24 pm
by ajish4
Beautiful Mac, thanks for sharing!
WELCOME!
Re: 1969 4000 MG
Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 1:19 pm
by JakeK
Top Gun wrote:Here are various shots of my 1968 RIC 4000 Bass. It is 100% factory original. It is in 9.5 condition with only some very minor marks on the back (nothing through the finish). It has a stunning Fireglo color and weighs only 8.5 pounds.
It is one of the earliest RIC non-horseshoe basses. The pickup is a very early “hi-gain” that differs from any other’s I have seen (It’s similar to some of the early “hi-gains” as seen on early RIC 381’s) - the bobbin is a milky-white clear color with different looking pole-pieces… very unusual; I have NEVER seen one like this before.
It sounds amazing and has unbelievable output...
The CTS pot codes date to: 8th week of 1968. The jack-plate dates to: November 1968
My, my, that is one beautiful bass. The fact it's so clean makes it even better. Looks like a new vintage reissue. 4000C68?
Re: 1969 4000 MG
Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 2:22 pm
by chefothefuture
I'm kinda late on this thread but I had a '65 4000FG.
It was not routed for a neck PU and had a different tone
than the later 4000s with the rout.
Re: 1969 4000 MG
Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 4:53 pm
by wints
That is spectacular...
Re: 1969 4000 MG
Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 5:30 pm
by peewee
The patina and shading on this 4000 is incredible, Mac. I'd have to say that it's easily one of the most - if not the most - gorgeous FG finishes I've ever seen. Absolute perfection! Congrats on such a beautiful bass and welcome aboard!
Re: 1969 4000 MG
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 8:19 am
by henry5
There are some stunning basses showing up on the Forum lately; that is gorgeous!
Re: 1969 4000 MG
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:49 am
by teeder
Wow, that's sweet, Mac!
Re: 1969 4000 MG
Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 5:54 pm
by Top Gun
Hey Kevin,
I love your new blonde 1969 RIC 4000. Are you happy with it? Question... Do you want to sell it? If so, I would buy it right now... Please let me know. Thanks!
TG
Re: 1969 4000 MG
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 1:02 pm
by teeder
Hi Mac,
I like it so far, but need to spend more time with it. The neck is incredible, but I miss that front pick-up.
Do I want to sell it? Well, no not really, but maybe I could be tempted with the right trade.
Re: 1969 4000 MG
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 7:04 pm
by Top Gun
Kevin,
I don't have any RIC's currently for sale. What else might you be looking for?
TG
Re: 1969 4000 MG
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:50 pm
by wints
Kev...
You let the 4000 go to Mac, and pick up it's older brother with the extra pick up AND horseshoe!