My new (old) bass

bosco64 · Post by **bosco64** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:40 pm

It's been awhile, but it was worth the wait:

Just a couple of pics of my 1996 4003S. Originally Mapleglo, I bought this at Bass NW in Feb. 2007 for a steal, and with the intentions of a refin. I've always wanted a Rick bass in a clear blue finish that was similar in hue to G&L's Clear Blue finish. It didn't hurt that this bass had some nice grain and a little flame as well. So I sent the bass to Paul W., and here is a sample of his amazing craftsmanship. He's going to do some small touch ups this weekend, and then he's gonna send it back to me early next week. Once I get it home and in my grubby little hands, I'll take some more pics. Paul, thank you so very much, you're the best!!!

incubus2432 · Post by **incubus2432** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:56 pm

That looks awesome!

I can't wait until my 5 string project makes his queue.

cassius987 · Post by **cassius987** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:57 pm

What a great refin! (And I don't even like blue!) Congrats Ron and great job Paul! I really envy you folks with S basses...

Tarrbot · Post by **Tarrbot** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 10:21 pm

Very nice. I'm a sucker for light colored see-through finishes.

Blue is one of my favorites, although as time goes by all of the colors are starting to be some favorites.

Very nice indeed. I want another 4003S now.

Can I blame you when the Mrs bashes my teeth in for spending the mortgage money?

bosco64 · Post by **bosco64** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 10:30 pm

Tarrbot wrote:Can I blame you when the Mrs bashes my teeth in for spending the mortgage money?

Sure, but it's always easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission...

bosco64 · Post by **bosco64** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 10:51 pm

Here's a couple of new pics:

cassius987 · Post by **cassius987** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:26 pm

It's basically a trans Azureglo. Nice!! I normally don't even comment on finishes but this is just too nice.

s4001 · Post by **s4001** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 12:45 am

Awesome combination. 4003S always for the win.

paul_yan · Post by **paul_yan** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 4:11 am

Lovely! Congratulations, Ron!

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 4:57 am

Oooooooooweee!!!

That's a real sweet one, Ron...... love it!!

antipodean · Post by **antipodean** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 6:03 am

Congrats Ron! That's a super bass!!

T.A.R. · Post by **T.A.R.** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 7:36 am

Very nice!

cjj · Post by **cjj** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 8:41 am

That is stunning, just stunning! What a great color!

Renfield · Post by **Renfield** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 9:53 am

paul_yan wrote:Lovely! Congratulations, Ron!

+1 Brilliant refinish job on the perfect RIC (4003S).

Blue seems an appropriate color for unobtanium.

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 11:08 am

Congrats Ron! Very nice color.

Another awesome job by Paul W!

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