1987 4003 Fireglo Black Trim. One of the very few?

[teeder]

I've never been a fan of black trim, but these look amazing!

[DJJazzV]

+1

That's just gorgeous - one of the nicest finishes I've seen for a long time.

That said, and looking closely at that first shot, are there neck angle issues with this bass? The action seems to be climbing steeply - particularly noticeable on the E string.

Ash

Thank you, and the others, for the bass compliments. There is no steep climb on the neck. Must just be the photo. Nice low action on a pretty straight neck. I still barely play it though. It mostly just comes out of the case for photo opportunities.
Perhaps once John Hall chimes in and says "There were lots of them made in the 80's", then it might get gigged. Since he doesn't specify production numbers, I'm just hoping he says "There were less than two made" or even "A small amount were special ordered that way".
The '89 4003S gets most of the play time, and an '07 Amber Fireglo gets a little too.

[fluffy]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[johnhall]

Perhaps once John Hall chimes in and says "There were lots of them made in the 80's", then it might get gigged. Since he doesn't specify production numbers, I'm just hoping he says "There were less than two made" or even "A small amount were special ordered that way".

I have no idea how many might have been made without doing some extensive research. However, considering it was a standard pricelist option, I'm sure a certain number of people may have ordered them.

Personally I've always liked that combination, in fact, most of the black trim models. I introduced that option after driving around with Rene Schaller in Germany with his fire engine red Mercedes 300TE with full Euro black treatment. In my mind's eye, that still stands out as one of the best looking cars I've ever seen doing 230 kpm on the Autobahn.

Unfortunately, the market did not particularly agree with my aesthetic sense, at least at that time.

[DJJazzV]

Perhaps once John Hall chimes in and says "There were lots of them made in the 80's", then it might get gigged. Since he doesn't specify production numbers, I'm just hoping he says "There were less than two made" or even "A small amount were special ordered that way".

I have no idea how many might have been made without doing some extensive research. However, considering it was a standard pricelist option, I'm sure a certain number of people may have ordered them.

Personally I've always liked that combination, in fact, most of the black trim models. I introduced that option after driving around with Rene Schaller in Germany with his fire engine red Mercedes 300TE with full Euro black treatment. In my mind's eye, that still stands out as one of the best looking cars I've ever seen doing 230 kpm on the Autobahn.

Unfortunately, the market did not particularly agree with my aesthetic sense, at least at that time.

Thank you very much. Excellent information, including about the Mercedes. I'll have to research that too.