Spot The Repro Parts On This '73 4001

thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 2:43 pm

And, as you can see, Mark's April 73 has a split tailpiece

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 2:44 pm

Thanks for the pics, Mark.

Andy, I asked whether this 4001 was Jetglo 'cause I did seem to remember seeing a black '69 4001 with HS pickup somewhere - maybe Gbase - two or three years back.

wints · Post by **wints** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 2:51 pm

That one had a lapsteel in it Sergio I believe. The LS surround was present on the bass too IIRC.

This bass has two previous owners going back 25 years and is partially dismantled, as the original bobbin needs rewinding...

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 3:11 pm

Hint, hint...

markbass99 · Post by **markbass99** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 3:17 pm

Yea, the April has the split tailpiece and wide inlays, the May has non-split tailpiece with small inlays, everything else is the same(check binding, plexi trc, toaster at 1/2", wavy grovers)

wints · Post by **wints** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 3:20 pm

You got it...

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 3:34 pm

My pleasure. Actually, IIRC a '68/'69 HS bobbin shouldn't be very different in looks from an early high-gain pickup.

chefothefuture · Post by **chefothefuture** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 3:48 pm

Hey Sergio-
I ended up with the black 69. The HS wasn't original, nor was
the color.
I had to have it any way

It's at Dales getting a proper fireglo.

wints · Post by **wints** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 4:30 pm

OK....

Here's a preview...

teeder · Post by **teeder** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 4:43 am

That's cool Wints! A MG of this time period is my Holy Grail!
Congrats!

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 5:25 am

John:
Thanks for the info. Fireglo, eh? Please send some pics our way when you have the Rick back.

Andy:
That's one desirable 4001 to be sure. What's with the pickguard on it though?

wints · Post by **wints** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 8:34 am

Thanks Kevin. It has to get here first...

The guard is obviously non original Sergio, as is that neck p/up too.

I just happen to have a genuine 69 guard. The question is, will the holes line up....

henry5 · Post by **henry5** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 9:06 am

Sergio, the treble pickup from my Feb '72 4001 has small round head slotted screws. I can send you a picture if needs be.

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 9:10 am

Andy, what were the other two screw holes for in between the bridge and the p/up...?

teeder · Post by **teeder** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 10:36 am

Ashtray from a Jazz Bass?