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The seller has this to say

"Yes, I guarantee that this is all factory original and had to be custom ordered. You are correct about the black trim option ending in the early 90’s, but Rickenbacker allowed these to be custom ordered for a few years in the Jetglo finish. PM Blues in Rhode Island has ...

Is it really.?

Seems customizes, very well done, but screws were not black? I have in my 4003FLBT.
And year 2000 as seller telling. Does ric really have BT option at 2000?



http://www.rickbeat.com/modelslibrary/4003s-spcblackstar/4003s-spcblackstar.htm

Yeah that's what I always thought. I ...

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Or didn't the all black JG come with matching black hardware too?

Thanks for getting that picture up so quick, as far as I can tell the guitar could basically pass for new. I'm really looking forward to playing it.

cheyenne wrote: I would really appreciate any advice for both parties inolved here.

Me too!

Thanks for all the advice everyone. If everything goes right I'll go with Scott's 4003 S/5 as opposed to modding.

So If I modded a standard 4 string, since I wouldnt be changing the neck size I'd be running into the same problem then right?

I've never actually had the privilege of hearing a 4004, does it have that same rick punch as a 4003?

So whats the differenc in neck size between your standard 4003 4 string and a S/5? Also is the 4003 5 not so tight that you cant just get used to it? It doesnt sound like it makes it unplayable but did you find it slowed your playing down at all?

I thought I had read the 4003/5 had the same issue and that's why their so hard to find. Of course I guess that could just be because it's a rick. :lol:

Anyone else with a 4003 5 who can vouch for that b string?

The reason I'm thinking of modding is because that way I can get one new. I have an ...

So stupid question, but after messing with the pickups and everything, I'm still going to have that Rick sound right? If I were to mod to 5 strings is their going to be anything lost?

Modding a rick from 4 to 5 strings? I'm going to be ordering one and everything i've read about the 4003 S/5 says the B string sucks and It's not like I can find them anyway. So how hard would it be too add a 5th string aftermarket? Anyone know anyone in Canada who would do it for me?