Just picked this up.

lowendbob · Post by **lowendbob** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 5:11 am

It's not a Ric bass, but it sure is sweet.
Fender 64 NOS RB Classic Custom Shop J bass.
Number 7 of 10.
By far the best Fender J bass I have every played. Awesome quarter sawed neck, ash body, and light. Just under 9lbs.
From my understanding Rich Briere had a triad made of 10 J basses, 10 Strats, and 10 Telecasters. For some reason most ended up in Germany. I think Will Lee may have one of the basses.

I probably would have more Fender basses if Fender would put the same kind of attention to detail, and quality construction, and finish as RIC does.
To get a decent Fender, I had to pay twice the price as a 4003.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 5:17 am

That is indeed a beauty, Bob.

Nice Rickenbacker FG on it, too!

lowendbob · Post by **lowendbob** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 5:40 am

Thanks Paul.
I agree with you on the Fireglow similarity.
That's what caught my eye initially.
Fender calls it Sienna Sunburst.

longhouse · Post by **longhouse** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 6:04 am

That's a beauty, Bob!!! As far as Fenders go

. I'm loving the Jet Age chrome bits.

rob · Post by **rob** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 8:02 am

What was the original purpose of the pickup covers? Do they actually affect the sound at all? I choose to keep the treble higain cover on my 4001, and I don't notice any difference, so I'm thinking covers are just for looks. Does your Fender have string mutes under the bridge cover, Bob? If so, how well do they work?

iamthebassman · Post by **iamthebassman** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 8:30 am

The early Js had ugly(IMO)string mutes and a ground strip from the bridge p/u to the bridge under that cover. I think it was just to mask all that. When I first got my 70s J I went straight from the store to the gig, left the covers on 'cause they looked so cool, but they were seriously in my way as at the time I mostly picked back by the bridge. On the break I removed the bridge cover. Nowadays they would be OK but I do like to palm mute some.

ratso · Post by **ratso** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 6:52 pm

Bob, You the Man! That is one cool looking bass. I love '64 jazz as well but got to be honest... I like the 4001 better! You can compare and decide for yourself next week.

lowendbob · Post by **lowendbob** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 8:54 pm

Looking forward to it Ron.

Bob, no it does not have string mutes under the cover, but it does have the ground strip like Ronn said.

ratso · Post by **ratso** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 10:43 am

Bob, Are you bringing any instruments to Portland next week? Would love to see the jazz up close and personal! Here is a shot of my fortunate find from last year. It's got a great story that goes with it. A guy offered it to me along with a '63 EB3 as a "by the way" when I bought my 60's B15 from him!!

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 1:53 pm

Nice bass Bob, yours ain't bad either Ron....

I have a NOS 59 Precision that I love...

phlemmy · Post by **phlemmy** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 5:45 am

why can i never run into those kind of deals? that burst is stunning.

makes me miss my jazz bass all that much more.

lowendbob · Post by **lowendbob** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 7:38 am

Ron, your really find thoses mint closet classic's.
Nice P bass Marc.
Speaking of P basses, check this one out.

CUSTOM SHOP, MASTER BUILT BY DENNIS GALUSZKA, YEP, THATS A BALSA WOOD TOP JUST LIKE A REAL SURF BOARD, SURFER INLAY AT THE 12TH. FRET, A BEAUTIFUL ROSEWOOD FINGER BOARD AND A RIDICULOUS BLUE SURFER SILKSCREENED CASE, ONE OF THE COOLEST PIECES TO COM OUT OF THE C/S! ONE OF A KIND, DISPLAYED AT THE 2003 NAMM SHOW

Jim from JH Guitars has this for sale.
http://www.jhguitars.com/

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 10:44 am

Over $5K !!!

ratso · Post by **ratso** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 6:36 pm

Let's all remember to give thanks this Thursday for our great finds (bosses, guitars, etc.) and for our good friends here at the forum!

desertgoldenboy · Post by **desertgoldenboy** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 5:59 pm

Bob, I have a 2005 Fender calendar with a pic of that surfboard bass in it! Nice to know they are actually available and not just 'concept' pieces. Super nice!