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Headstock sizes were mentioned recently, I believe it was in the 4003 vs 4001c64 thread. Looking at the standard facing 4001v63 headstock, it seems taller than a 4001/4003. Every now and then, I see a post about basses and neck dive. Is the v63 headstock problematic in that regard?

No, not really. 4001/3/4/5 basses have not been known to be neck divers, so the change in headstock size and shape really isn't a factor. It is more connected with the manufacturing dates. Headstocks in the '70s were kinda short and stocky, earlier ones were longer. Current ones are in between the extremes.

I've used two V63's for gigging since 2005 and have never had an issue with them being unbalanced.

teeder wrote:I've used two V63's for gigging since 2005 and have never had an issue with them being unbalanced.

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Great looking bass Kevin!

The Fireglo is a little faded though.

Yeah, Teeder, where'd you get the maple fretboard?

Bleached it.

bassduke49 wrote:No, not really. 4001/3/4/5 basses have not been known to be neck divers, so the change in headstock size and shape really isn't a factor. It is more connected with the manufacturing dates. Headstocks in the '70s were kinda short and stocky, earlier ones were longer. Current ones are in between the extremes.

You can add 4002 to that list: with the mini-Schallers, neck dive is definitely NOT an issue!

teeder wrote:The Fireglo is a little faded though.

Isn't that the maple one I have now??

No, it's just a funky picture of this one.

You would have to post that picture!

I thought you only liked Mapleglo's!

it is mapleglo with fireglo sprayed on it !

Good point!

BAD RONBO, KiLLeR DWaRfS wrote:it is mapleglo with fireglo sprayed on it !

So that means JetGlo is just an MG in hiding.