It's A Mod Mod Mod Mod World!

[ben_brown]

Here's my '89 FireGlo 4003S....

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Headstock.jpg

...This is what it looks like now.....

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My RM1989_14.JPG

How did you get all this finish cracks in there???

Sorry to answer so late....The finish checking was in the bass when I received it.
I think it adds to the vintage look.

[ben_brown]

i was wondering the same thing-on the 2nd headstock pic....that is a great looking bass,steve. is that a ri horseshoe?

Yes it is a RI Horseshoe. I've had it for a couple years now and finally have used it on a worth while project.

[heinpete]

How did you get all this finish cracks in there???
Sorry to answer so late....The finish checking was in the bass when I received it.
I think it adds to the vintage look.

Definitely!!!

[jps]

The finish checking was in the bass when I received it.
I think it adds to the vintage look.

+1

[MapleRick]

And here's my new '09 4003 MG, with Pickguardian Tortoiseshell guard installed today :

http://s231.photobucket.com/albums/ee31 ... C00437.jpg
http://s231.photobucket.com/albums/ee31 ... C00438.jpg

[ivan]

That's beautiful, Ian. It blends nicely with the walnut wings.

[martin halstead]

This may be a bit extreme for the purists, (but i do also own a stock 4001). I didn't do this myself, the name of a San Diego custom shop is in the control cavity. I bought this one at a local pawn shop! I do like the replacement quilted maple top, Active EMG's and w/b/w binding. the instrument still has a distinctly Rickenbacker tone, which leads me to believe that the construction of these basses, rather than the pickups, has a strong role in "the sound" .

[jps]

Welcome, Martin!

Boy, that sure is one interesting mod, for sure!!!

[walker]

I've got to say, Martin, that is one HOT 4001 mod. I love everything about it, especially the no cavity look as sported by the newer 4004 series basses. sa-WEEET!!

[incubus2432]

Very nice Martin.....I especially like the Khaler whammy bridge!

[jaymi]

I've got to say, Martin, that is one HOT 4001 mod. I love everything about it, especially the no cavity look as sported by the newer 4004 series basses. sa-WEEET!!

I agree!!!
It's like having both worlds..the feel and look of our fave and the tone of a Fender.....that's cool!!!

[teeder]

There are some things I would do different, but over all I think it looks great!

[ram]

Ian, cool! It is amazing what a pickguard alone can do to an instrument!

Martin, Welcome to the forum. Love the hybrid 4001/4004 look. Great color scheme as well!

[s4001]

Welcome, Martin. That's a very nice looking axe.

[paul_yan]

Welcome, Ian and Martin. Nice basses!

Martin, love the top!