Pickguard for 4004

crazypink · Post by **crazypink** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 6:51 am

Yes they do now, for a while the headstock was either solid maple or had a flamed maple veneer! like this!

crazypink · Post by **crazypink** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 7:01 am

And like this too! I believe they have just changed back to the walnut/maple/walnut headstock again, Im sure if JH is about he'll correct me if Im wrong!

ilan · Post by **ilan** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 8:55 am

Hi Warren, I'm in Ramat Aviv, near Tel Aviv University. Where did you live? And yes I still have that old Gretsch! It's a '64 model 6070 that I got for dirt cheap (like $200).

Didn't mean to hijack your thread Marc... back to the 4004 pickguard discussion!

I'd consider a pickguard shape like that on the late 50's 4000 - in clear plexi backed with gold spray paint. Like in page 109 of the Smith book.

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 9:45 am

I love that Gretsch Ilan, I always wanted one of those, how does it sound and play? I also want one of those Ric bass amps along with his BB 4000. haha!

henny · Post by **henny** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 11:49 am

Indeed, seen that pic before.

Super-cool Gretsch Ilan.

bottom4 · Post by **bottom4** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 1:32 pm

Look Bob - you can even see the walnut with the trans red!

cheers Mark!

henny · Post by **henny** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 1:52 pm

Wah my bass.

Good to seeya round here, Andy mate.

crazypink · Post by **crazypink** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 1:59 pm

Ilan hopefully you will see this, sorry for not replying earlier, Ive been out seeing Paul Weller playing live tonight! I use to live in Ramat Yisrael!

crazypink · Post by **crazypink** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 2:01 pm

Andy your trans red is a beauty!! Its probably the best of the trans colours! Or is that Hennys bass, now Im confused!

henny · Post by **henny** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 2:05 pm

Tis mine.

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 2:36 pm

Ok, I gotta get in on this,

Professional Pics coming soon.

henny · Post by **henny** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 2:48 pm

Haha... I knew you would at some point!

A sister bass of mine, if a little older and wiser... like it's owner!

(Note Flamed maple wings opposed to Walnut).

Always a favourite Scott mate!

crazypink · Post by **crazypink** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 2:58 pm

Henny did you get offered that job yet by Rickenbacker, for advertising manager? If not they should do, as your doing them a big favour!! Im guessing your usuing photoshop!

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 2:59 pm

These are fine basses. Every forum member needs one in their collection.

The funny thing about this bass, is that my original finish choice was mapleglo, and then about a month into the wait period, I found out that they changed from the walnut wings to maple. So, I called my dealer and changed to tranny red, and still got the bass in 6 months to the day.

At that particular time, 4004 CII's were virtually made of un-obtanium. And I had one of the very few here on the forum. Im real glad to see this model finally falling into appreciative hands.

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 3:00 pm

I noticed that Mike Parks has sold quite a few in Blueburst and it's only March.