Ohhhhhh Yeaaaaa!!! 72 4001 by poolside.

lowendbob · Post by **lowendbob** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 4:51 am

WARNING !!! Attention Jim Glen, these pictures may be hazardous to your mental health! Please use caution before proceeding any further.

She arrived Friday, and I am extremely pleased. It's in pretty good shape for being 33 years old. It has the small headstock, with Grovers. Don't care much for the tuners, they are to easy to turn, and looks like it would go out of tune easily, plus they stick out too far.
I cleaned it up a bit, and it looks and sounds great. I love the slim necks on the 4001's, and like the 4002, it seems lighter than the 4003's.
I ordered a clear finger rest from Tony at Pickguardian, and that should make it complete.
Sorry I didn't have any Hot Chicks in bikinis posing with the bass. I'll have to get some volunteers next time.
Another lucky purchase.
And Jim, just kidding of course.

http://photobucket.com/albums/v324/lowendbob/72%20RIC%204001/

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 5:32 am

When I bought my former 75 fireglo which I really regret selling I thought the Grovers were aftermarket tuners until I saw a picture of Geddy Lee with a Ric bass with them. I have grown to like them and the look. I sold that bass unfortunately and it was a fireglo in mint shape.

scottpro1969 · Post by **scottpro1969** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 5:55 am

Yikes Bob!!! That's a little too close to the pool for me!!! Gorgeous bass. Stunning!!!

shinynewtoy · Post by **shinynewtoy** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 6:11 am

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

Next question... how does she sound?

thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 6:13 am

She looks fantastic Bob, congratulations the back of the neck has worn very elegantly over the years, outstanding.

mgauction · Post by **mgauction** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 6:20 am

Bob - To me, that is the standard beautiful Rickenbacker! Good one, my freind.

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 6:27 am

Ssswwwwwweeeeeeeeeeettttt !!!!!

jps · Post by **jps** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 6:34 am

Great bass you got there, can it swim?

mgauction · Post by **mgauction** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 6:39 am

I'd like to come over, play the bass, then swim. It's a scorcher over here in Scottsdale!!

loendmaestro · Post by **loendmaestro** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 6:40 am

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(...hits keyboard in a jealous rage...)

Beyond sweet my friend!!!

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 6:53 am

VERY nice, Bob! Great job on the photos as well...be careful not to let her burn out there! Might turn to ruby!!

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 8:36 am

he scores!

damn!!!

bob_atherton · Post by **bob_atherton** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 9:12 am

Great bass Bob, IMO that is about as good as they get.

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 11:49 am

Bob that 4001 is beautiful!

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 12:14 pm