UJ History for Matt

jaymi · Post by **jaymi** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:18 am

Alrighty then, here we go....it started life as a white 70's 4001 w/BT...you know the one...I found it online at jammin jersey's in California and swapped a F*nd*r for it...when I got it, this is what I received

jaymi · Post by **jaymi** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:24 am

yep, as you can see the binding was shaved down and all bBT was gone...The rear pickup was near dead and the front pickup was a brand new toaster. The serial number plate was generic from Ric XX1996...so the process started...This first picture (thanks to Jeff Rath) is what started my ideas...

so the undoing of the bass began

jaymi · Post by **jaymi** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:32 am

I was not able to get pics of the paint in process but have some of the post paint shots to share...
a friend of mine who is an amazing guitar builder finished the bass in what you now see. It is mathematically correct based on the dimensions of the body and the flag is placed correctly...(ask any of our British members)and here is what I received back...

jaymi · Post by **jaymi** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:34 am

and last but not least, the finished project...

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:35 am

Looks terrific, and he got the proportions just right, too.

I'm completing a UJ 340 for Russ Rubman, and will post pics when it's done. We're waiting for hardware...

jaymi · Post by **jaymi** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:36 am

I am after another beat up Ric so if anyone has a need or want for a very nice 1983 Black F*nd*er, let me know I am open to trades....

lucky · Post by **lucky** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 5:49 am

Stunning very 60's.What would one look like with the Stars and Stripes though.

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 5:58 am

That Rick is just Shagadellic! Yeah baby, Yeeeaaaaah!

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 6:00 am

I almost bought that one just to have it for wall art ...

thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 7:55 am

Jaymi,
Here's a 1979 Fireglo 4001 in need of restoration on Ebay, take a look it might be of interest

jaymi · Post by **jaymi** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 12:42 pm

I wish I had the money...if anyone wants that other kind of bass, I will trade it for something like what Jim is describing....Jeff Rath???? Jeff hoyt??

prog_rockin_metal_man · Fri Dec 15, 2006 9:22 pm

very cool to see my baby being transformed...the white sure is bright in those pics. the bass is more cream colored now which isn't really a bad thing, it gives the bass a nice vintage vibe.

jaymi · Post by **jaymi** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 4:04 am

that's what happens w/nitro cellulose...it ages somewhat quickly...