Gold guard is done.Looking Better!

bob_atherton · Post by **bob_atherton** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 4:28 am

Ken, where did you get the scooped out P/U surround? I really need one of those for my 72' as the strings hit the standard one when I 'go off on one'! Thanks, Bob

ken_swearingen · Post by **ken_swearingen** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 4:55 am

Thats a brand new surround Bob, for a new high gain.Mike Parks has them also Ric....

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 5:20 am

She's a beaut, Ken. Does this mean that M.D. gets to keep his teeth after all?

I have a '98 v63 jetglo that looks kinda similar. I have the 'shoe's off, a 70's pickup surround and gold lucite guard and TRC. Sort of a McCartney bass in Lennon's colors! Its also a beaut, but I don't have any photos I can post.

Your grab bar is a nice touch as is the black nut, the trimmed tuner bushings and the shaved TRC. Me likey. I've thought about doing a re-fin on one of my 4003S's to look just like that(but I haven't decided between that and SeaGreen) Did you get the idea for this one from the 6-string Rick body on the cover page of this forum? I think I did!

ken_swearingen · Post by **ken_swearingen** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 5:40 am

"Did you get the idea for this one from the 6-string Rick body on the cover page of this forum? I think I did!"No it just worked out that way.

My next project will be really cool!

s4001 · Post by **s4001** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 6:25 am

I gotta admit, I understand why you'd be ticked getting that paint job back. However, with the gold guard, it sure does look sweet. I think it sets better than a regular autum/walnut/rootbeer glo would have.

david_schwab · Post by **david_schwab** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 6:32 am

Ken that looks really sharp... it makes the dark bust really stand out!

John Fay... that's really cool looking... I love those old 4000's and was thinking of doing something like that.. what's the story of that bass? Is that a newer bass made to look like an old 4000?

marty · Post by **marty** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 6:32 am

Has a vintage vibe going on now Ken.....cool

John ....what's the story with that 4000....apart from the finish is it all original?

ricosound · Post by **ricosound** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 9:41 am

John's bass brings up an interesting idea. Can a regular 4003S model be doctored up to look like an old 4000 with just a custom pickguard? Hmmm the wheels are spinning.

ricosound · Post by **ricosound** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 9:43 am

Ted, what ever happened to that flamey rebuild you were doing for someone where you had to remove the body wings, how did it turn out?

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 9:52 am

Ken - it looks 100 times better. Definitley hope it's growing on you, it's a totally unique and beautiful bass!

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 9:53 am

Wes-

About the 4003S being doctored to look like a 50's 4000. Its a slightly different body shape, and the headstock on the old 4000's looks bigger also. I guess it could be done, but IMHO the 4003S looks fine the way it is and is a legitimately cool example of a Rick bass as is!

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 12:38 pm

Ken....that bass has totally been transformed by the trim!! I actually LIKE it now...lol!!

Can't wait to see it in person at the 'fest!

henny · Post by **henny** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 2:17 am

Don't be modding 4003S!

They're the last carnation of the S series... special basses! You'll regret it!

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 5:36 am

Ken...this the same bass that you were losing it over, a week ago? LOL That bass looks awesome now!!

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 11:34 am

damn nice!