Limited Edition 4003JPS - Jetglo Pearlstars at Sweetwater

[jacolyte]

looks like sweetwater has recently started selling rickenbacker and they have this limited edition listed. not my thing, but thought someone here might be interested.

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/4003JPS

[jdogric12]

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[squirebass]

This is the JPS Limited Edition, not sure why he rates one, and I DON'T!

[jps]

This is the JPS Limited Edition, not sure why he rates one, and I DON'T!

If it makes you feel any better, mine hasn't shown up in the mail, yet.

[davezzzz]

I just scored one. I was sitting on the fence last week when they had 3, and they all sold within days. So I asked if they had anymore in stock and they said they had a few more that just came in. So if you are thinking about getting one - it doesn't hurt to ask !
This is my return to Rickenbacker after a multi year drought. My last 2 were a 4003 Mapleglow and a 4004LK. I think the LK would be worth a few dollars by now , but it had all this weird carving on it. Anyway - I convinced the wife that it was a smart "investment" and I could get it with a no interest deal. Can't believe she said yes. She's a keeper!

[squirebass]

I just scored one. I was sitting on the fence last week when they had 3, and they all sold within days. So I asked if they had anymore in stock and they said they had a few more that just came in. So if you are thinking about getting one - it doesn't hurt to ask !
This is my return to Rickenbacker after a multi year drought. My last 2 were a 4003 Mapleglow and a 4004LK. I think the LK would be worth a few dollars by now , but it had all this weird carving on it. Anyway - I convinced the wife that it was a smart "investment" and I could get it with a no interest deal. Can't believe she said yes. She's a keeper!

Were you able to get Jeffrey to sign the Certificate of Authentication? I've heard he charges extra for that!

[jps]

Not too much.

[davezzzz]

Production number on this one was TEN. That's TEN - total. No more. Congrats to the other 9 that snagged one. I can't wait. You can get a good look at the silver flake and mirror pickguard in the attached pic.

jack plate closeup

[Badanovski]

How long have they been doing the body contour for the jack plate blend like that? Never noticed it before.

[bassduke49]

How long have they been doing the body contour for the jack plate blend like that? Never noticed it before.

I think it is just reflections on the paint that make it look different. The JPS is an S model (actually an SW) that doesn't have binding.

[bottom4]

How long have they been doing the body contour for the jack plate blend like that? Never noticed it before.

I think it is just reflections on the paint that make it look different. The JPS is an S model (actually an SW) that doesn't have binding.

I wonder if that really is a reflection. Can someone with one comment?

[davezzzz]

One left in demo condition : https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/4003JPSd

I received mine last week and the metal flake comes across much better in person. It's multi color flake - almost like a subtle prismatic paint job. Very nicely done.

[bassduke49]

One left in demo condition : https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/4003JPSd

I received mine last week and the metal flake comes across much better in person. It's multi color flake - almost like a subtle prismatic paint job. Very nicely done.

That's the "pearl" of Pearlstars.

[Pstar]

Anyone who got the honor to own one of these 10 gorgeous basses willing to put up a video show how they sound???

[jdogric12]

Anyone who got the honor to own one of these 10 gorgeous basses willing to put up a video show how they sound???

Welcome Paul. It should sound just like a 4003W, right? Are there some different electronics I missed?