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Re: It's A Mod Mod Mod Mod World!
Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 1:45 am
by ben_brown
heinpete wrote:ben_brown wrote:Here's my '89 FireGlo 4003S....
Rickenbacker '89 4003S FG 1024.jpg
Headstock.jpg
...This is what it looks like now.....
My RM1989_04.JPG
My RM1989_14.JPG
How did you get all this finish cracks in there???
Sorry to answer so late....The finish checking was in the bass when I received it.
I think it adds to the vintage look.
Re: It's A Mod Mod Mod Mod World!
Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 1:47 am
by ben_brown
woodyng wrote:i was wondering the same thing-on the 2nd headstock pic....that is a great looking bass,steve. is that a ri horseshoe?
Yes it is a RI Horseshoe. I've had it for a couple years now and finally have used it on a worth while project.
Re: It's A Mod Mod Mod Mod World!
Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 3:23 am
by heinpete
ben_brown wrote:
How did you get all this finish cracks in there???
Sorry to answer so late....The finish checking was in the bass when I received it.
I think it adds to the vintage look.
Definitely!!!
Re: It's A Mod Mod Mod Mod World!
Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:55 am
by jps
ben_brown wrote:The finish checking was in the bass when I received it.
I think it adds to the vintage look.
+1
Re: It's A Mod Mod Mod Mod World!
Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 7:22 pm
by MapleRick
Re: It's A Mod Mod Mod Mod World!
Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 7:27 pm
by ivan
That's beautiful, Ian. It blends nicely with the walnut wings.
Re: It's A Mod Mod Mod Mod World!
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 9:51 pm
by martin halstead
This may be a bit extreme for the purists, (but i do also own a stock 4001). I didn't do this myself, the name of a San Diego custom shop is in the control cavity. I bought this one at a local pawn shop! I do like the replacement quilted maple top, Active EMG's and w/b/w binding. the instrument still has a distinctly Rickenbacker tone, which leads me to believe that the construction of these basses, rather than the pickups, has a strong role in "the sound" .
Re: It's A Mod Mod Mod Mod World!
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 11:10 pm
by jps
Welcome, Martin!
Boy, that sure is one interesting mod, for sure!!!
Re: It's A Mod Mod Mod Mod World!
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 11:21 pm
by walker
I've got to say, Martin, that is one HOT 4001 mod. I love everything about it, especially the no cavity look as sported by the newer 4004 series basses. sa-WEEET!!
Re: It's A Mod Mod Mod Mod World!
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 11:55 pm
by incubus2432
Very nice Martin.....I especially like the Khaler whammy bridge!
Re: It's A Mod Mod Mod Mod World!
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 1:06 am
by jaymi
walker wrote:I've got to say, Martin, that is one HOT 4001 mod. I love everything about it, especially the no cavity look as sported by the newer 4004 series basses. sa-WEEET!!
I agree!!!
It's like having both worlds..the feel and look of our fave and the tone of a Fender.....that's cool!!!
Re: It's A Mod Mod Mod Mod World!
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 9:30 am
by teeder
There are some things I would do different, but over all I think it looks great!
Re: It's A Mod Mod Mod Mod World!
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 1:44 pm
by ram
Ian, cool! It is amazing what a pickguard alone can do to an instrument!
Martin, Welcome to the forum. Love the hybrid 4001/4004 look. Great color scheme as well!
Re: It's A Mod Mod Mod Mod World!
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 2:15 pm
by s4001
Welcome, Martin. That's a very nice looking axe.
Re: It's A Mod Mod Mod Mod World!
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 10:41 pm
by paul_yan
Welcome, Ian and Martin. Nice basses!
Martin, love the top!
