Hi,
Just found the thread on VCs from the April achive. I own 3 VC 4 strings - two with Rosewood veneers, the other maple. All under 10 lbs - great ebony boards. The pickups on the earlier models through 81 have selectable pole configurations by pulling 3 of the 4 volume and tone controls. Later models had dual toggle switches to change poll configs. Also, I do think the knobs on the 8 string could be original. With the exception of the tuners, all parts were made by VC, but later models had 3rd party plastic knobs with a white line and plastic back plates in place of the earlier brass plates. A few early models had ebony madagascar tone and volume knobs. They made 3 models - single pickup, double pickup and double pickup with active electronics - rare. 8 strings and fretless versions were also made. The earlier basses had a beautiful truss rod cover at the bass of the neck which is an ebony continuation of the fretboard with two screws which lifts out - you can't even see it - later models have the semicircle plastic cover. Hope that helps. Look closely at the second picture below and you'll see the extended cover on the maple bass and the semi circle on the rosewood. Joe Veillette and Harvey Citron have indicated that a total of 225 basses were made between 1976 and 1983 when they closed the business. I'm in the market for and 8 string and have some great basses I would consider trading or would pay cash. Todd
(Message edited by toddharris on July 01, 2010)
(Message edited by toddharris on July 01, 2010)
