New 4003

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 1:48 pm

After my failed Cheyenne experiment, and with my 4003 leaving for Dale in a few days, I needed a bass and decided to go with something familiar yet new - a 4003MG.

I have never had a Mapleglo Rick before and I decided now would be a better time then ever to get one - the walnut wings!

Pics:

The first thing I did was "toast" it, followed by putting a set of Chromes on.

My '06 and my '99.

Who's David?

Love those walnut ears!

The VTS is cool but I don't know how often i'll be using it - a capped 4001 bridge pickup is not really a useful tone for me. I ordered a set of vintage knobs and a clear finger-rest from Pickguardian, and will definitley take more pics when she's all dolled up.

Also, I noticed that these inlays are much more "sparkly" than my '99 - I suppose RIC switched to a different formula to achieve a more vintage look?

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 3:45 pm

Really nice MG John. I'm kind of partial to MapleGlo myself! Ahh, those walnut wings....

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 4:15 pm

Very nice! Well staged pics also! I particularly like the lighting in the top shot.

loendmaestro · Post by **loendmaestro** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 2:00 am

Purty!!

bob_the_bass · Post by **bob_the_bass** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 2:44 am

Nice one John - she is a beaut !!

Bob

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 3:20 am

Nice John>>>>>>>>

basshawk · Post by **basshawk** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 3:24 am

I like it.

fran4001 · Post by **fran4001** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 4:03 am

Nice! And you're right about the inlays. They do seem to be more lively looking than most. Yummy!

s4001 · Post by **s4001** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 5:02 am

...I'm going walnut soon....I can't resist.....

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 5:35 am

Very nice John!!

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 8:58 am

2 things cool about a Ric mapleglo bass ... walnut headwings or a walnut stripe ...

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 9:01 am

walnut wing, glad to see they're back

incubus2432 · Post by **incubus2432** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 9:36 am

Congrats on the 4003MG John.....sorry the 4004Ci wasn't your thing though.

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 1:12 pm

Thanks all. It's a wonderful bass. I bought it as just a temp replacement for my '99 but I think it'll be sticking around! These new ones are just great basses.

Brian, that just means more for you!