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Rickenbacker Question. Help!

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by The Hammer, Jan 10, 2005.


  1. Jan 10, 2005 #1
    The Hammer

    The Hammer

    Jul 13, 2004
    I bought a Rickenbacker 4001 new at a store in September. Apparently the store had had the bass for several years. I know that it is a 4001 but I want to know exactly what model it is. It looks exactly like a 4001v63 but how would I know for sure? Does the serial number shed any light on the model type. Please help! My bass looks like this;
    r35.
     
  5. Jan 10, 2005 #2
    mikezimmerman

    mikezimmerman Supporting Member

    Apr 29, 2001
    Omaha, Nebraska
    Yes, it's a 4001v63.

    Mike
     
  10. Jan 10, 2005 #3
    apollo11

    apollo11

    Aug 19, 2004
    New York
  14. Jan 10, 2005 #4
    SubEndSorcerer

    SubEndSorcerer

    Nov 27, 2004
    That's one hell of a bass. Drool. :hyper:
     
  18. Jan 10, 2005 #5
    keb

    keb

    Mar 30, 2004
    Those V63 models are highly sought after. Congrats!
     
  22. Jan 10, 2005 #6
    RandallFlagg

    RandallFlagg Guest

    Aug 18, 2003
    Kansas City
    Yep! V63........congrats!
     
  26. Jan 10, 2005 #7
    Anti_Wish

    Anti_Wish

    May 14, 2004
    Boston, Ma
    no dude the V63's had an upside down headstock if im not mistaken...
     
  31. Jan 11, 2005 #8
    00soul

    00soul

    Jan 4, 2005
    seal beach, ca

    isnt that the c64 with the upside down headstock?
     
  35. Jan 11, 2005 #9
    mikezimmerman

    mikezimmerman Supporting Member

    Apr 29, 2001
    Omaha, Nebraska
    You're right, the newer C64--designed to be a replica of McCartney's Rick--has an upside down headstock. The v63's have normal headstocks.

    Great score! I've love to pick up a 4001v63 one of these days...

    Mike