Pickguard for 4004

henny · Post by **henny** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 1:01 am

...No.

But it sure does interest me.

This clear plexi guard snap-on, you might have something there...

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 1:18 am

Thanks Paul, I'm going to try that.Already on order

Dane, Umm.. I think I'll keep the 4004 by my side for now<vbg>

Jeff, Sorry about the diaper for my baby. It's interesting though. I was in the collectibles business at one time, and condition was always key. With electric guitars and basses, there does seem to be a certain "mojo" added when it is well worn and folks will still pay an arm and a leg for it.

That might be a little different with Rickenbackers however as IMO there is such an artistic quality to the design.

crazypink · Post by **crazypink** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 1:21 am

Without sacrificing the body with any holes, think this is a really good compromise, the best of both worlds, if its your thing then its a good thing! I have to agree with Henny, it is an interesting concept a snap-on pickguard, whether I like the concept or not.

scoobster28 · Post by **scoobster28** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 3:46 am

Another thing to consider is this. While I don't like beat up guitars, some people do and that is cool. However, if you WERE going to beat up a guitar, WHY pick a blue boy finished model that is GOING to be rare in the future. I am not a bass expert, but there cannot be that many 4004 Blueboys around.

crazypink · Post by **crazypink** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 4:33 am

Thats very true, they have hardly made any!! Marc you will definitely be quids in as we say in the UK, if you still dont like it in a little while you'll make a bit on it for the rarity of the colour!

henny · Post by **henny** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 4:55 am

She needs her walnut wings exposed... man, how stunning would that be..

crazypink · Post by **crazypink** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 5:44 am

Couldnt agree more, walnut wings just look amazing, when I saw these photos last week I fell in love!

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 5:51 am

Basically,what's going on now, is the more I play it, the more I like it. The action is great and I like the wider neck..

crazypink · Post by **crazypink** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 5:56 am

These look great too!

ilan · Post by **ilan** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 6:10 am

Marc, that's a beautiful and rare bass, I wouldn't do anything non-reversible to it. The only thing I'd do if it were mine is to get a white TRC for it, that would look better against the light blue.

A pickguard, even if no screw holes are drilled, will leave a "shadow" when the paint and clearcoat start to discolor over time.

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 6:18 am

Warren, what is that dark wood sandwiched between the inner and outer parts of the body of your 4004? That's a really nice looking bass.

crazypink · Post by **crazypink** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 6:26 am

Your telling me its really nice! I wish it was mine Bob, its walnut that is sandwiched between the maple, as far as I know! Its one that Mike Parks has recently sold!

crazypink · Post by **crazypink** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 6:32 am

Manishma Ilan, I used to live in Israel for nearly 5 years, in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, where in Tel Aviv are you? I remember a few months ago there was a pic on your profile playing an old Gretsch bass, do you still have it?

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 6:35 am

Do all the mapleglo Cheyannes come like that or rather all the Cheyannes? If so that's my next Ric bass.

jps · Post by **jps** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 6:40 am

All the Cheyennes have the Maple/Walnut/Maple sandwich; it is a shame to cover that up!