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Well, I've always wanted a nice May '73-or-earlier 4001. Over the last several years I've turned a '77 4001 MG into a '77 Walnut, and a '77 Walnut into a '74 MG. And now, a '74 MG + $$$ =
...a March '73 JG!!!

Photos of this particular bass are already in the gallery: http://www.rickresource.com/register/ga ... 73&month=3 - perhaps a good forumite owned it before?

Either way, I friggin' love it. A month earlier or so and I'd have MOP inlays, but honestly the acrylic ones are just killer. It's even got a screw-top hi gain in the bridge, not to mention the weird sharp-corner '72-style surround. And it's so stock (at least as far as my eye can tell). Judging by the wear, it looks like the pickup cover's never even been taken off. Also someone played the hell out of it, which I plan to continue doing...

Just had to spread the joy. No more trading up for me - any 4001's I buy from now on are pure gravy!

Nice one, Jeff! Congrats!

Just magnificent! Congratulations, Jeff! You must be walking on air

kiramdear wrote:Just magnificent! Congratulations, Jeff! You must be walking on air

Thanks! I'm smitten with this bass - when I'm not playing it, I'm staring at it...I almost took it to work with me today!

Congrats, Jeff!

I agree about those inlays, they do look great, in their own way. Here are some on my March '73 4001

Yeah, I still want a June 1973. Nostagic reasons...it's my birth month...Congrats on the baby!

pflash4001 wrote:Yeah, I still want a June 1973. Nostagic reasons...it's my birth month...Congrats on the baby!

Move your birthday to July!

Cool Jeff, congrats and enjoy it!!

badeggs wrote: perhaps a good forumite owned it before?

At least two other forumites have owned it in the last 12 months. Enjoy, and welcome! It is a great player. Are the inlays still popping out some? I never had a problem with it but you may wish to address it if you plan to keep it for some time.

Congrats on the great looking bass!

Congrats and welcome, Jeff!

jdogric12aolcom wrote:At least two other forumites have owned it in the last 12 months. Enjoy, and welcome! It is a great player. Are the inlays still popping out some? I never had a problem with it but you may wish to address it if you plan to keep it for some time.

Thanks for the info, Jason! A few of the inlays do pop up a tiny bit, but nothing too noticeable. I thought I heard once this happens when the wood in the fretboard shrinks slightly over many years. Either way, they seem pretty secure in there...it's a hell of a player. So nice to be in the "73 Club" after all these years!

Congratulations on finally getting your dream bass, Jeff!
I agree about the "player" thing...my May '73 feels and sounds just right for me.

Nice one, Jeff!

Welcome to the 1973 club, they can be a nice change of pace compared to something like a five string MM bongo.