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07-06-2011, 07:49 PM
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So I got this bass 2 years ago and I absolutely love it to death, but I found I love Spector basses more.  So it's up for grabs.
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The serial number dates to December of '81, which is the last year of the 4001 production, so this is probably one of the last 4001's ever built. 
The bass has plenty of wear all around. As far a I know, it's all original minus the nut which was replaced about a year ago. There is plenty of belt buckle rash, and the bass is spotted with thin paint spots all around. but for a 30 year old bass, I think it looks great. Everything works perfectly. All the electronics, everything. The original pickguard does have a small crack on the neck pickup, but I don't think I have ever seen a 4001 that doesn't have this crack. The bass was professionally set up and it plays like a dream. They dressed the frets and made it play like brand new again. I can't begin to describe the action on it. It is just effortless. When the bass is played unplugged, you can hear a slight fretbuzz, but when it's amplified, it growls harder than any other bass I've heard, and every note comes through loud and clear. No dead frets or anything wrong with the fretboard. It's amazing. The original hardshell case is not included, but I do have an offbrand hardshell I am selling with the bass.
I will throw up some more detailed pics of all the wear when I get the chance, but here is what I have for now.    
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$1500 local
EDIT: I have plenty detailed pics and I can email if requested. I found that a previous owner did some routing underneath the bridge. It doesn't affect any of the mounting screws, and you can't see it unless the bridge is off. But it is there.
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07-06-2011, 08:05 PM
|  | used to play 5's, then I took an arrow in the knee | | Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia | | | Nice, great price too |
07-06-2011, 08:10 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgetown, IN (Louisville KY) | | Quote:
Originally Posted by dave88  Nice, great price too | I figured I'd price it at a lower range because of all the wear on it, but it plays like a million bucks and has never let me know. The wear is just some awesome mojo if you ask me. |
07-07-2011, 08:40 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgetown, IN (Louisville KY) | | | I decided against the trade, so this bass is back up for grabs.
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07-07-2011, 01:39 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM | | Think you oughta rephrase that. 
He decided against a trade offer he was given, but is still trading for a Euro 4.
Right Mitch?
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07-07-2011, 02:26 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgetown, IN (Louisville KY) | | | yep. I still would lov eto trade for a Euro. The trade I was previously offered that the bass was on hold for is no longer happening. So the bass is up! |
07-08-2011, 05:42 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgetown, IN (Louisville KY) | | | bump |
07-08-2011, 10:58 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Deaf | | | Oh man... why so fairly-priced, and why so close...
I had the same era Rick during my formative years. I know EXACTLY what this bass plays and sounds like... it's in my DNA.
Must... resist.
Must not go listen to Lemmy and Chris Squire and Rick-era Rush and Cisneros... |
07-09-2011, 08:28 AM
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07-09-2011, 03:20 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgetown, IN (Louisville KY) | | Quote:
Originally Posted by alembicguy No shipping? | no shipping yet. I'm waiting to hear back form another member on a bass I am trying to buy, and once I receive that bass I will finally have a box and I will be shipping this. |
07-09-2011, 03:20 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgetown, IN (Louisville KY) | | Quote:
Originally Posted by fu22ba55 Oh man... why so fairly-priced, and why so close...
I had the same era Rick during my formative years. I know EXACTLY what this bass plays and sounds like... it's in my DNA.
Must... resist.
Must not go listen to Lemmy and Chris Squire and Rick-era Rush and Cisneros... | do it |
07-09-2011, 05:03 PM
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07-10-2011, 02:12 AM
|  | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New York | | My 1981 4003 has that same crack in the pickguard, coming off the top screw of the neck pickup. I've seen so many that way, I'm starting to think it was part of the design!
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07-10-2011, 02:46 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgetown, IN (Louisville KY) | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaymi 4001 basses were made into 84...just an FYI | I could've sworn I read that '81 was the last year. Thank you though  |
07-11-2011, 02:14 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgetown, IN (Louisville KY) | | | bump. I have had quite a bit of interest in it. I should have a box by Friday, so once that day hits, I will be shipping this bass for $1600 shipped and insured. |
07-11-2011, 03:39 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tampa | | Damn you suck dude.  I didn't know you were getting rid of it. I just got rid of the Spector, I got an 81 Aria Pro II SB900 for it. I probably would have preferred it over a Ric but damn, I still want one. |
07-12-2011, 01:58 PM
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07-17-2011, 11:34 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgetown, IN (Louisville KY) | | | SOLD! | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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