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To keep, or not to keep.
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 11:41 am
by Lost Coyotes
Just for fun...If you could keep only one of the five, which would it be, and why?
1971 4001 FG
1973 4001 MG
1986 4003 MG/BT
2005 4004Cii MG
2007 4003 DCM
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 12:04 pm
by ben_brown
It all depends on what condition they are in and if you are keeping them for playing or a collectable.
Also what features are on the 73?
If I had to get rid of one I know which one that would be.....the 4004.
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 12:09 pm
by rickcrazy
'71 4001. Charismatic/desirable/scarcer, period. Uh... A 21 fretter by any chance?...
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 12:16 pm
by beatlefreak
Either the '71 or the '73, depending on condition and features. If 'thinning the herd', I agree that the '05 would be the first to go, followed by the '86.
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 12:17 pm
by Lost Coyotes
I'm not much a collector, so let's say for playing.
The 73 is a May 73. It doesn't have FWMOP inlays or split tailpiece. It has a stripe, CB binding and a wonderful neck. Original with minor wear, and nice player.
The 71 is a collector bass, I think. 20 frets, No stripe, but has split tailpiece. A few minor little surface scratches, but all original.
The 86 is kinda rare in that it's MG/BT. Maybe not rare, but I don't see many.
The 4004 is louder than the others, lighter and thicker sounding.
The DCM is - well you know what it is. It's mint.
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 12:28 pm
by incubus2432
I'll throw a vote in for keeping the 4004.....but I'm biased (although I'd prefer a Laredo).
I'd also hang on to the the '71. Other than that I'd bail on the rest.
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 12:30 pm
by kcole4001
Keep the '71.
It'll have the highest value down the road, and old FG finishes are spectacular.
Or alternately, the DCM.
You can tell I'm not a MG fan!
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 12:39 pm
by badeggs
The '71. Especially if it's stock. Stock, stock, STOCK!!!
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 12:45 pm
by alan
I'd keep the Cii, but that's only because I don't have one, and really really want one, badly.
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 12:45 pm
by Lost Coyotes
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 12:51 pm
by kcole4001
Looks pretty clean.
You could make quite a bundle if you were to sell.
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 12:58 pm
by ben_brown
I want to see the '71!
More Pics! More Pics!
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 1:08 pm
by beatlefreak
That '73 is gorgeous!
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 1:14 pm
by jwr2
sell me the 4004
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 1:15 pm
by jps
I'd keep the '71.
