What's the Difference?
Posted: 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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Posted: 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?
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 8:14 am
walnut headwings
Posted: 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.
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 8:16 am
That bass was a 4003S BTW not a 4001S.
Posted: 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.?
Posted: 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 ...
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 ...
Posted: 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.
I used to think it stood for "Sixties" in the 80's, but that was obviously wrong.
Posted: 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
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 3:06 pm
check the thread titled "4001S, Tell me about it?"
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 3:07 pm
many of the S models are just mono ... but some were stereo ...
Posted: 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.
I've just checked out that thread. Thanks again.
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 6:44 pm
yep ...
nice bass ...
nice bass ...
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 11:26 pm
Posted: 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.