Why does Jetglo look so darn good? 4001C64, 4001C64S, & 4003
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Re: Why does Jetglo look so darn good? 4001C64, 4001C64S, & 4003
My JG 4003.
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Re: Why does Jetglo look so darn good? 4001C64, 4001C64S, & 4003
Another view.
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Re: Why does Jetglo look so darn good? 4001C64, 4001C64S, & 4003
That Jetglo with gold guard & TRC is really sharp!

I have NO idea what to do with those skinny stringed things... I'm just a bass player...
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Re: Why does Jetglo look so darn good? 4001C64, 4001C64S, & 4003
That 'guard looks killer. How did you do it? Purchased or fabricated?winston wrote:My JG 4003.
If Mozart were with us today, he'd play a Fireglo 4001C64! ~~~*~~~ Beethoven, on the other hand, would play a Matte Jetglo 4001C64S!
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Re: Why does Jetglo look so darn good? 4001C64, 4001C64S, & 4003
You're wearing CJ down, Brian!cjj wrote:That Jetglo with gold guard & TRC is really sharp!
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JETGLO should officially be renamed JETGLO ROCKS! 
Re: Why does Jetglo look so darn good? 4001C64, 4001C64S, & 4003
Just for the record (and you can search my posts on the subject), I've always said I like the look of Jetglo...rickenbrother wrote:You're wearing CJ down, Brian!cjj wrote:That Jetglo with gold guard & TRC is really sharp!
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I have NO idea what to do with those skinny stringed things... I'm just a bass player...
Re: Why does Jetglo look so darn good? 4001C64, 4001C64S, & 4003
I believe Tony at Pickguardian made the gold guard and painted the TRC for the former owner of my bass. I have the complete white set as well but I prefer the gold on this bass.Ric N. Backer wrote:That 'guard looks killer. How did you do it? Purchased or fabricated?winston wrote:My JG 4003.
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Re: Why does Jetglo look so darn good? 4001C64, 4001C64S, & 4003
CJ will probably be assimilated to the "dark side" sooner than he thinks. Then we have to work on Tony in dead earnest.cjj wrote:Just for the record (and you can search my posts on the subject), I've always said I like the look of Jetglo...rickenbrother wrote:You're wearing CJ down, Brian!cjj wrote:That Jetglo with gold guard & TRC is really sharp!
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Re: Why does Jetglo look so darn good? 4001C64, 4001C64S, & 4003
*raises hand* count me in!Ric N. Backer wrote:Am I the only one, or are there others who like that deep rich black tone.![]()
Uhm, well, you're losing me there - the neck's so out of tune with the body colour!Ric N. Backer wrote:Jetglo even looks good on non-Rickenbacker basses.
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Re: Why does Jetglo look so darn good? 4001C64, 4001C64S, & 4003
I love how JG looks hanging on the wall, but for some reason I don't like action shots of it as much. I'm not sure why. Actually that is my reaction to nearly every black guitar. I think part of it is because so many bands are photographed/filmed in dim lighting, so I prefer colors that "pop" in that environment (like red or white).
Plus, my friend's JG 4003 really was a "fingerprintglo" and got finish scratches really easily. He was so protective of it but it was impossible to keep it pristine.
Not to rain on the parade... if you like/own JGs, power to you.
Plus, my friend's JG 4003 really was a "fingerprintglo" and got finish scratches really easily. He was so protective of it but it was impossible to keep it pristine.
Not to rain on the parade... if you like/own JGs, power to you.
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Re: Why does Jetglo look so darn good? 4001C64, 4001C64S, & 4003
FG or any other colour get as much fingerprints and scratces, you just don't notice them as much.cassius987 wrote:Plus, my friend's JG 4003 really was a "fingerprintglo" and got finish scratches really easily. He was so protective of it but it was impossible to keep it pristine
It annoyed me at first, but now I recognise the little scratches as character - I would be able to find my JG among a 1000 other JGs based on just those scratches!
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Re: Why does Jetglo look so darn good? 4001C64, 4001C64S, & 4003
Hey Tony! Looks like we've got at least one more on our side...cassius987 wrote:I love how JG looks hanging on the wall, but for some reason I don't like action shots of it as much. I'm not sure why. Actually that is my reaction to nearly every black guitar. I think part of it is because so many bands are photographed/filmed in dim lighting, so I prefer colors that "pop" in that environment (like red or white).
Plus, my friend's JG 4003 really was a "fingerprintglo" and got finish scratches really easily. He was so protective of it but it was impossible to keep it pristine.
Not to rain on the parade... if you like/own JGs, power to you.
I have NO idea what to do with those skinny stringed things... I'm just a bass player...
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Re: Why does Jetglo look so darn good? 4001C64, 4001C64S, & 4003
This forum needs a like button like FB - great bass, Brian!winston wrote:My JG 4003.
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Re: Why does Jetglo look so darn good? 4001C64, 4001C64S, & 4003
Yes, exactly.Wildberry wrote:FG or any other colour get as much fingerprints and scratces, you just don't notice them as much.cassius987 wrote:Plus, my friend's JG 4003 really was a "fingerprintglo" and got finish scratches really easily. He was so protective of it but it was impossible to keep it pristine
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Re: Why does Jetglo look so darn good? 4001C64, 4001C64S, & 4003
I can understand this, but I still love Jetglo!cassius987 wrote:I love how JG looks hanging on the wall, but for some reason I don't like action shots of it as much. I'm not sure why. Actually that is my reaction to nearly every black guitar. I think part of it is because so many bands are photographed/filmed in dim lighting, so I prefer colors that "pop" in that environment (like red or white).
Plus, my friend's JG 4003 really was a "fingerprintglo" and got finish scratches really easily. He was so protective of it but it was impossible to keep it pristine.

And to the OP - very nice collection, especially like the last pic with their "cousin"
