Finally.....Chrome-glo 4-2-5

dwade · Post by **dwade** » Tue May 23, 2006 2:11 pm

My first post here in 04 was in search of a chrome plated steel guard to put on a Jet-glo 4003. Today was the end of that search...without further ado....

Maybe it will only take 5 years to find a chrome TRC!

aceonbass · Post by **aceonbass** » Tue May 23, 2006 2:23 pm

I normally don't care for chrome guards on Rickys but I like it better than white on a JetGlo. I'm sure you could find a shop that could engrave a steel truss rod cover and then plate it for you.

dwade · Post by **dwade** » Tue May 23, 2006 2:34 pm

The standard stark white plastic guards are the only part of the 4003 Bass design I loathe. It really distracts the eye from the beauty of the 4003's immaculate body design IMO. The guard is approx 25% of the body front area. Chrome being the next dominant eye catcher on a jet-glo has a depth and color movement aesthetic that I find lacking in other bass designs. If I could, I would chrome plate the whole axe front to back.(well...not the Blueburst)

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Tue May 23, 2006 2:56 pm

I LIKE it!

squirefan01 · Post by **squirefan01** » Tue May 23, 2006 3:13 pm

Nice. Where did you get the chrome pick guard? I have a JetGlo with white plastic. I have looked at getting something from Pickguardian, but I haven't seen anything like this before.

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Tue May 23, 2006 3:29 pm

Nice! I wonder how it would look with all the screws black instead of chrome.

j_gary · Post by **j_gary** » Tue May 23, 2006 3:33 pm

Cool! A real "Metal" bass, you know like Lemmy!

loendmaestro · Post by **loendmaestro** » Tue May 23, 2006 3:54 pm

Phil Lynott had a Jetglo 4001 with a chrome pickguard too.

Nice!

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Tue May 23, 2006 3:56 pm

cool ...

incubus2432 · Post by **incubus2432** » Tue May 23, 2006 3:57 pm

Looks great!

dwade · Post by **dwade** » Tue May 23, 2006 5:21 pm

Thanks Gents for the kudos, Mr. Raths handiwork is evident also. Makes quite a grounding plate at that.

Greg - Ebay. I have several favorite searches saved, one is "Chrome pickguard" title tag in the Bass Category. Thats how I acquired a Chrome P Bass guard (another Rath 4-2-5 thread) Been checking it daily for over a year. Most of what has come up matching is silvered plastic or "mirrored chrome". This one added about 18 oz. to the basses weight though. I play seated (Praise Band) most of the time so not an issue.

dwade · Post by **dwade** » Tue May 23, 2006 5:33 pm

Gary - Check this one...Pshopped in black screw heads...oy

I prefer the all steel version...starting to look like a Harley Ric eh?

dwade · Post by **dwade** » Tue May 23, 2006 5:44 pm

Here's a shot using a flash...showing some wear in this one.

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Tue May 23, 2006 8:23 pm

ya need some shoes;

there are no good chrome guys here...

basshawk · Post by **basshawk** » Wed May 24, 2006 6:43 am

I like that. Not only looks good, but now it's well grounded.