i have done it again!!!

[geofio]

just purchased a used 1999 4003 jg, first used ric i have purchased in a while, can anyone comment on the neck construction/feel on the 99 models ?? never tried one she looks fantastic and in great shape so roll on tmrw lol, cheers guys george

[heinpete]

...seems like the bridge-PU-surround has been replaced!? The hump-pick guard is authentic though . I miss the Alan-screw pole pieces!?
Nice fretboard colour!

[geofio]

hi peter, what makes you say the bridge bezel has been replaced?? cheers george

[heinpete]

...the 1999 already had the "dented" bridge-PU surround, pretty sure. However, I might be wrong with the pole pieces? But at RIC all "transitions" are possible

[thisismusicinc]

Don't know about '99, but my '98 have been with me since I bought it new in 1999. I'm probably biased as I learned to play bass on it (as opposed to being a guitarist playing bass notes), but even with more ricks in the house, I play it a lot. Not the slimmest neck, but I don't mind some wood to hold on to.

[geofio]

well i have her here now and she is amazing sounding bass, the tone is just incredible, my fireglo pales in comparison to this beast, the bezel looks original to me i have fitted the pick up cover, cant get over the sound of this bass, neck feels great, as soon as i put the bass on i felt at home with it, still amazes me how different sounding these basses can be, this one has the geddy lee thing going on. just love it!!!! cheers guys

[armybass]

Congrats....that is a pretty pair. I purchased a new JG 4003 in 1999 but I took it back with in a few days and traded it in for a F#$%^r Jazz out of the foolish belief that if I had one bass it needed to be an Eff bass. I have regretted that decision for many years now. Congrats again on a really nice find.

[geofio]

hi scott thanks very much, this new jg reminds me so much of my fav 4001 way back from 1976, wish i had never sold that bass either i bought it for £250 in 1981, this new jg is just as awesome the tone is just oozing from this bass , and it just felt great from the moment i put her on, sounds so different from the fireglo, well i think 13 years helps, it was in storage the last few years, glad i can get the beast out and play it!!! my fingers are raw from playing lol. thanks again. cheers george