What's the Difference?

cavernplayer · Post by **cavernplayer** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 7:27 am

Between the model 4003v63 and a 4001S. Could someone shed some light on this for me? Thanks.

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sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 7:36 am

If we're talking about a modern S, then it'd be horseshoe pickup, toaster pickup, neck pickup spacing (1" on the S, 1/2" on the v63), plexi TRC, headstock shape, vintage knobs, square heel...Anything else?

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 8:14 am

walnut headwings

rickfan63 · Post by **rickfan63** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 8:15 am

Some of the later S models had a set neck too. I had the chance about 13 years ago to pick up a jetglo S bass. I passed on it, and now I wish I hadn't.

rickfan63 · Post by **rickfan63** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 8:16 am

That bass was a 4003S BTW not a 4001S.

pflash4001 · Post by **pflash4001** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 8:34 am

This may sound asinine, but how many variants of the 4001 are there? What is the significance of the S, v63, etc.?

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 8:54 am

S stood for special ... as opposed to the Deluxe model which has binding and triangular inlays ... the S was a cheaper model with less frills ...

The 4001cs, 4001v63, and the 4001c64 are all re-issue basses that are really more of a 4003 than a 4001 ... in other words they have the modern truss rods ...

and that is a good question ...

rickboy88 · Post by **rickboy88** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 12:55 pm

Howdy Jeff. I read somewhere that "S" stood for "Standard" as it only had dot inlay and no binding (and also no Ric-O-Sound). Kind of minor, but I just read it.
I used to think it stood for "Sixties" in the 80's, but that was obviously wrong.

captain_jetglo · Post by **captain_jetglo** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 2:07 pm

Oh Jeff, you've lighten up my knowledge, I always thought that "s" was for stereo, you know. (what a dumb!!). Yeah, it's true, I always believed that, that's why I'm always speaking about my 4001s. Now I know, at last what I have, a Burgundy 4001 Deluxe. Thank you and thanks again Javier for those questions you make

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 3:06 pm

check the thread titled "4001S, Tell me about it?"

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 3:07 pm

many of the S models are just mono ... but some were stereo ...

captain_jetglo · Post by **captain_jetglo** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 5:19 pm

Ok, my bass is stereo and has body binding and triangular inlays, so, according to your description must be a deluxe (was born on February '75). Check this photo I've posted recently.
I've just checked out that thread. Thanks again.

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 6:44 pm

yep ...

nice bass ...

heinpete · Post by **heinpete** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 11:26 pm

...there is a nice MG4003S:
http://cgi.ebay.de/Rickenbacker-4003S-legendaere-Spielbarkeit-und-Klang_W0QQitemZ230063845454QQihZ013QQcategoryZ87492QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

pflash4001 · Post by **pflash4001** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 2:21 pm

Thank you guys for the information you all provide. I just happened to be lucky enough to get into Rics when I didn't know anything about basses. My Dad's '68 was the instrument I learned on. The neck is getting repaired by Dale Fortune as we speak. I CAN'T WAIT TO GET IT BACK!!!!!!!!! I was also lucky enough to walk into a 1979 4001 in a pawn shop. I always keep my eyes open for good deals like that.