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Replacement Case for a '73 4001
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 9:13 am
by highway_star
I'm seriously considering a replacement case for my '73 4001. The old one has the hardware spray-painted black, has a few tacky decals on it and I don't think it's all that strong. Some of the hardware seems like it's loosening and I'm afraid it's going to fail at an inopportune time. Does anyone have a lead on a good period-correct case or am I being overly sensitive to potential resale if I have a replacement? Otherwise, I'd probably get a Ric silver case.
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 9:38 am
by beatlefan
Ron, if I can find a used silver case for a decent price, I will sell you one of my black cases. I have about 4 of them, all being used by their basses, so I have to have replacement cases. I really like the silver vintage cases....
Anybody???
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 10:02 am
by lowendbob
Why do you guys like the silver cases?
They look really nice but I didn't like the one that came with my C64. I lid would not stay open by itself, and it didn't seem to be as sturdy as the standard SKB cases.
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 10:13 am
by beatlefan
Why Bob!! It's little quirks like those you've mentioned that make those silver cases so appealing!!......actually , I just like the looks of 'em...
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 10:14 am
by lowendbob
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 10:22 am
by basshawk
Period cases are important. My 4000 needs a case bad. I tried putting the 4000 in the case for my 4003,,,won't close - the straight headstocks of the '60's basses protrude too high for the lid to shut.
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 12:16 pm
by ken_j
I bought a new silver reissue case, for my bass, from my local dealer last month for $148, before the price increase. I was waiting on a used one since about last Nov., the guy finally emailed me last weekend wanting $168 for it. Duh! My new one (for the bass) stays open but the silver case I got with my 650C won't. It's frustrating.
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 1:11 pm
by jps
"lid would not stay open by itself"
The SKB cases have the same problem! They really need to make those straps a little longer.
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 3:44 pm
by wints
Relative to a 73 and a 60's bass, the cases at the time were sometime the Fender type where there is an extra couple of inches at the top for the headstock. My 68 has the original case and there is room to spare at the headstock compartment. They come up on E bay often.
Back in the U.K. I have my 64 in a SKB case that was slightly difficult to close but I managed. I'll find out in a couple of months if I pressed too much!
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2005 5:41 am
by headbanger
I tried one of my '64's in an SKB, it seemed to fit ok. If that's any reassurance Andy...
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2005 10:32 am
by ken_swearingen
I would love to find a late sixty's case for my 67 any ideas other than reissue???and what color interior would a 67 have?
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2005 1:37 pm
by jps
BLUE
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2005 1:44 pm
by rictified
Those silver cases are pretty but not after a couple of months worth of gigging. I'd get a SKB case for it. Old black 70's cases with blue interiors which are pretty sturdy turn up on ebay quite often, I like them and they fit the basses like a glove, the new 4003's are a little too big for them however.
The case for my 72 is a little smaller than they later ones and is not form fitting, it was originally for a 75 4001.
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2005 1:46 pm
by ken_swearingen
Are you sure? Ive seen red lining, blue and yellowish
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2005 1:51 pm
by seth_lorinczi
The prior owner of my '73 used an SKB for air travel. The bass was seriously damaged at least twice in that case, maybe more. I invested in a flight case. Insanely unwieldy but I like the security.