NBD! Rickenbacker 4001v63 FireGlo
My (almost) new 4001v63 arrived today. It was purchased new in 2001 by a guitarist that wanted a bass to match his FireGlo 12 string guitar. Not being a bass player, he never played the bass. It's got about 10 minutes of playing time on it.
This new v63 will semi-retire my Rickenbacker 4001CS Chris Squire signature model, which I was deciding to restore or not, in this thread:
Chris Squire signature Rickenbacker. To restore, or not to restore?
So, the answer to my restoration dilemma has finally been answered (No restoration for the Chris Squire 4001CS signature...for now anyway). This new v63 is pretty much the same bass as my signature model, apart from the fingerboard / headstock wood, pickguard signature and the headstock shape, so I am already very familiar with it. I've played my Chris Squire signature some 2 to 4 hours a day since new in 1992 and it shows it. I've never taken very good care of it, as it had a finish issue from the start. This replacement v63 will be treated very differently. The v63 will still be played every day, but will be handled very carefully and will reside in its case when not in use.
As for my 4001CS, nothing will ever 'replace' it, but this v63 sure comes close! I'll play the 4001CS every once in a while, for old times sake. It is truly a trusted friend and I have many wonderful memories playing it. I just got a very nice vintage wiring harness for the 4001CS that I suspect will end up in the new v63, someday soon (or, maybe the v63 will get its own vintage wiring harness.....) We'll see. For now, I'm just happy to have a shiny new vintage replica Rickenbacker bass in my hands! I've wanted this bass since I first heard Roundabout and Highway Star in 1972. To me, it's the best sounding / playing / looking bass in the world (for the type of music I play). Bar none. I could not be happier! Off to play!!!
Cheers,
Neal.
My (almost) new 4001v63 arrived today. It was purchased new in 2001 by a guitarist that wanted a bass to match his FireGlo 12 string guitar. Not being a bass player, he never played the bass. It's got about 10 minutes of playing time on it.
This new v63 will semi-retire my Rickenbacker 4001CS Chris Squire signature model, which I was deciding to restore or not, in this thread:
Chris Squire signature Rickenbacker. To restore, or not to restore?
So, the answer to my restoration dilemma has finally been answered (No restoration for the Chris Squire 4001CS signature...for now anyway). This new v63 is pretty much the same bass as my signature model, apart from the fingerboard / headstock wood, pickguard signature and the headstock shape, so I am already very familiar with it. I've played my Chris Squire signature some 2 to 4 hours a day since new in 1992 and it shows it. I've never taken very good care of it, as it had a finish issue from the start. This replacement v63 will be treated very differently. The v63 will still be played every day, but will be handled very carefully and will reside in its case when not in use.
As for my 4001CS, nothing will ever 'replace' it, but this v63 sure comes close! I'll play the 4001CS every once in a while, for old times sake. It is truly a trusted friend and I have many wonderful memories playing it. I just got a very nice vintage wiring harness for the 4001CS that I suspect will end up in the new v63, someday soon (or, maybe the v63 will get its own vintage wiring harness.....) We'll see. For now, I'm just happy to have a shiny new vintage replica Rickenbacker bass in my hands! I've wanted this bass since I first heard Roundabout and Highway Star in 1972. To me, it's the best sounding / playing / looking bass in the world (for the type of music I play). Bar none. I could not be happier! Off to play!!!
Cheers,
Neal.
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