Model of the Week Ten: The 4001V63

[dswp]

hello dave! nice grouping! in your pic,the bass 2nd from the left,is that a refin? that is a really nice looking 'burst,but it does look atypical of ric finishes....in a good way,mind you...

No refin..

Just a very early one. I think that Dr. Gary has it now....

[gearhed289]

And here's a pic of my 1992 FG V63 formerly owned by Jim Glen. Haven't got around to taking any good pics of it yet. I used the V63 as a size reference in this pic when I was trying to sell my big ol' Cerwin Vega:

http://rickresource.com/register/user_i ... llsize.jpg

Hmm, looks familiar.....

Still got the TI flats on there?

[rickaddict]

And here's a pic of my 1992 FG V63 formerly owned by Jim Glen. Haven't got around to taking any good pics of it yet. I used the V63 as a size reference in this pic when I was trying to sell my big ol' Cerwin Vega:

http://rickresource.com/register/user_i ... llsize.jpg

Hmm, looks familiar.....

Still got the TI flats on there?

Is that what they are? I thought so, but for some reason I thought you told me otherwise. I HATE TI FLATS! Yes it still has them on. I've been so damned busy with other stuff, the FG V63 has had no attention since I bought it. I'll get to it soon, and when I do the TI's will go in the case to be saved for a time (perhaps 30 years into the future) when my fingers are too weak to fret a real man's string.

[thx1955]

Jeff,
If you're not using it send it back to me !!!

Try the Super Slinkies, they sound lovely on the v63 !!

[rickaddict]

Slinkys will be my next move, Jim!

Usually I like these:

http://www.juststrings.com/ebl-2833.html

But sometimes I use these instead:

http://www.juststrings.com/ebl-2834.html

These strings just make basses happy!

[johnallg]

Great photos, everyone. Keep 'em coming.

They're almost as cool as having both Ted Staberow AND Chris Pappas posting on the Forum again! 'Ello lads!

A big +1

[johnallg]

I'm not as enthralled with my V63's as some here. I find that my 4003S's are superior in tone and playability. I like the way the V63's look so I keep trying, but so far the ugly duckling wins!

Owning both, I understand that. My V spends a lot of time in the case...

[rikk]

Slinkys will be my next move, Jim!

Usually I like these:

http://www.juststrings.com/ebl-2833.html

But sometimes I use these instead:

http://www.juststrings.com/ebl-2834.html

These strings just make basses happy!

I'm slowly moving to Super Slinky's. They have a nice tone.

[simer4001]

Cool V, Brian. do you have any bigger pics?

Looks like we think alike. Here's my 1998 V63JG:

http://rickresource.com/register/viewit ... ine%3Dtrue

WOW Jeff! What a great combination. PM me your private email and I will send you a few pictures of it.

[incubus2432]

My ex-MID V63. Great Ric.......just not for me.

[bassduke49]

Brian, who ended up with the MID V63?

[beatlefan]

hahaha.....I certainly can post smaller pics, but most of you guys are so old, I figure I'd better blow 'em up 30-40x in order for you to see them...

I haven't figured out this new-fangled forum thingy out yet....

....but when I do....whatchouuuuuut!

[jps]

How big are your original pics you are posting?

[JakeK]

Paul B. -- I believe Jerry Juden owns it...he has TWO V63's, he should be chiming in soon...!

[incubus2432]

Brian, who ended up with the MID V63?

I forget....it wasn't a Forumite unless they have joined since buying it. I offered it here first and only got low ball offers so I sold it through Ebay.