Now THIS I like! (gloss walnut bass)

[heinpete]

I really like the new basses(love this one) but every time I see one I can't help but dislike the lines of the pickguards. They seem bumpy and lack fair curves.

...they always have been like this, ever since the "new" 4003 has been marketed...many forumites noted that already...seems like RIC likes it this way...

I have a 93 4003S that's NOT like that. I think it started in the mid to late 90s or the early 2000s

...you're right, the "early", old 4003 did not have that hump, also the 2 parts split pick guard version did have the nicer cut...