Spray job for Ken..?

bob_atherton · Post by **bob_atherton** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 7:19 am

Maybe Ken should have gone to the guy that sprayed this bass? I don't think it's factory...!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rickenbacker-4-string-bass-guitar_W0QQitemZ7363206153QQcategoryZ41439QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

leftyguitars · Post by **leftyguitars** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 8:12 am

Well it looks, err, different!

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 8:14 am

Yikes

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 8:50 am

now THAT deserves a punch in da shnazolla!

s4001 · Post by **s4001** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 9:31 am

Flameburst is indeed the appropriate description.

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 9:41 am

How about reversing it? yellow stripe, red in the middle! Even bigger yuk!

bob_atherton · Post by **bob_atherton** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 11:36 am

Actually..... This is a true Ric, right? If so, I might just see if I can get it for a very good price and refin it. Any thoughts?

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 12:37 pm

Right, but you have to wear sunglasses when you look at it "til the refin!

nattiep · Post by **nattiep** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 12:44 pm

Lol! That thing is nasty! Please, someone refin it!

lars · Post by **lars** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 12:49 pm

Maybe he overdid the contrast-thing in photoshop?

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 2:18 pm

I wonder if it is a legit 4003. The finish is totally unusual for a Rickenbacker instrument, plus the seller mentions 'standard' and 'stereo' outputs and says he's selling the bass for a friend...

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 2:27 pm

We need more evidence before reaching a conclusion. my first thought is faker.

ken_swearingen · Post by **ken_swearingen** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 2:32 pm

It would be the only 4003 with a skunk stripe Ive seen.Its most likely a faker thats why the vague photo and the I'm selling this for a friend bit. I already emailed him last night with no response

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 3:47 pm

If it is real, it is a 4001 from '73 to '75. There is a skunk stripe and a 1/2 inch spaced guard.

bob_atherton · Post by **bob_atherton** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 8:21 pm

Ted, I know... (-:

I have asked for more photos, The first thing I noticed after the spay paint was the 1/2 inch & stripe. Could be nice..