New (old) bass

[bosco64]

About 4 years ago, I bought this 4003S from Bass NW for a steal. Here is the original thread when I first bought it: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=307054&start=15 It was originally Mapleglo, but I've always wanted a trans blue Rickenbacker bass. With the assistance of our favorite Curmudgeon, I finally got my dream bass last week. Here's some pics:

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[cjj]

Well now! That is nice!

[scotty]

looks amazing Ron congrats on a cracking looking bass
Headstock looks minty fresh!

[s4001]

über nice!

[MiroN]

Congratulations!

[rickenbrother]

Congrats Ron, enjoy it!! It looks great! Awesome work as always by Paul W!

[rickaddict]

Now that's the stuff I'm talkin' about! Great job by Paul, and great job executing your plan, Ron.

And I have to give you a huge HIGH FIVE for leaving a 4003S as it was intended.

Out of the 25 Rick basses I've owned, none are more comfortable, have better necks, or sound better than my '87 4003S's. None. IMO, 4003S's should remain the way they were when they left the factory. They don't need plexi TRC's, pick guards that go to the surround, 1/2 spaced toasters (or any toaster for that matter), horseshoe pickups, or walnut wings.

Sure, the RM1999 is a cool bass, as are all of it's re-issues. But the 4003S is not one of them. What it is, is a fantastic bass in it's own right.

[mad_phingers]

Verrrry nice!

[weemac]

I love the subtle hint of flame on the back!

Eden.

[woodyng]

excellent! congrats,Ron! is that color a creation of mr Paul's or a factory formula? the blue really looks nice with the white plastic....

[bosco64]

Paul gave me a list of colors, I selected the one I liked, sent me a couple of painted samples, and I selected the one that looked good to me. To me, it's very similar to what G&L offers as "Clear Blue". I haven't compared the color to my 05 4003 BBR, but I have a feeling that I might be parting ways with the BBR...stay tuned!