Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 6:51 am
Yes they do now, for a while the headstock was either solid maple or had a flamed maple veneer! like this!
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Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 7:01 am
And like this too! I believe they have just changed back to the walnut/maple/walnut headstock again, Im sure if JH is about he'll correct me if Im wrong!
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 8:55 am
Hi Warren, I'm in Ramat Aviv, near Tel Aviv University. Where did you live? And yes I still have that old Gretsch! It's a '64 model 6070 that I got for dirt cheap (like $200).
Didn't mean to hijack your thread Marc... back to the 4004 pickguard discussion!
I'd consider a pickguard shape like that on the late 50's 4000 - in clear plexi backed with gold spray paint. Like in page 109 of the Smith book.
Didn't mean to hijack your thread Marc... back to the 4004 pickguard discussion!
I'd consider a pickguard shape like that on the late 50's 4000 - in clear plexi backed with gold spray paint. Like in page 109 of the Smith book.
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 9:45 am
I love that Gretsch Ilan, I always wanted one of those, how does it sound and play? I also want one of those Ric bass amps along with his BB 4000. haha!
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 11:49 am
Indeed, seen that pic before.
Super-cool Gretsch Ilan.
Super-cool Gretsch Ilan.
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 1:32 pm
Look Bob - you can even see the walnut with the trans red!
cheers Mark!
cheers Mark!
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 1:52 pm
Wah my bass.
Good to seeya round here, Andy mate.
Good to seeya round here, Andy mate.
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 1:59 pm
Ilan hopefully you will see this, sorry for not replying earlier, Ive been out seeing Paul Weller playing live tonight! I use to live in Ramat Yisrael!
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 2:01 pm
Andy your trans red is a beauty!! Its probably the best of the trans colours! Or is that Hennys bass, now Im confused!
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 2:05 pm
Tis mine.
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 2:36 pm
Ok, I gotta get in on this,
Professional Pics coming soon.
Professional Pics coming soon.
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 2:48 pm
Haha... I knew you would at some point!
A sister bass of mine, if a little older and wiser... like it's owner!
(Note Flamed maple wings opposed to Walnut).
Always a favourite Scott mate!
A sister bass of mine, if a little older and wiser... like it's owner!
(Note Flamed maple wings opposed to Walnut).
Always a favourite Scott mate!
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 2:58 pm
Henny did you get offered that job yet by Rickenbacker, for advertising manager? If not they should do, as your doing them a big favour!! Im guessing your usuing photoshop!
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 2:59 pm
These are fine basses. Every forum member needs one in their collection.
The funny thing about this bass, is that my original finish choice was mapleglo, and then about a month into the wait period, I found out that they changed from the walnut wings to maple. So, I called my dealer and changed to tranny red, and still got the bass in 6 months to the day.
At that particular time, 4004 CII's were virtually made of un-obtanium. And I had one of the very few here on the forum. Im real glad to see this model finally falling into appreciative hands.
The funny thing about this bass, is that my original finish choice was mapleglo, and then about a month into the wait period, I found out that they changed from the walnut wings to maple. So, I called my dealer and changed to tranny red, and still got the bass in 6 months to the day.
At that particular time, 4004 CII's were virtually made of un-obtanium. And I had one of the very few here on the forum. Im real glad to see this model finally falling into appreciative hands.
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 3:00 pm
I noticed that Mike Parks has sold quite a few in Blueburst and it's only March.