New (to me) 1987 4003 Jetglo

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 6:37 pm

Ok, no brass nut! I'm gonna mess around with the settings a bit. Worstcase, I can always take it to Erik! Just for grins, here it is. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4713&item=7315701318 . I didn't mention before but the wring was really messed up. There were grounds going to outputs, thus the neck bridge didn't work at all.

dean712 · Post by **dean712** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 6:38 pm

Also... you should be able to dig in as hard as you want. It's all a matter of set-up of your bass (string height, pickup height, etc.). One of the things I love best about my 4003's is that the scale length gives the perfect tension when I pluck just in front of the treble pickup, and I dig in like crazy. It can be done, probably just a little adjusting, if any.

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 6:41 pm

neck pickup not bridge, gettin late..... Sirry

dean712 · Post by **dean712** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 6:41 pm

That was a very decent price, Charly. Nice job. Even with a little rewiring, that is a good buy, a fair price.

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 6:48 pm

I know. I couldn't find a Ric of any model in LA for under 1100 bucks!

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 6:48 pm

Bob ... what times are you telling me to get with ... the 50's? ...

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 7:03 pm

I have a 96 that looks just like that.

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 7:58 pm

I forgot to ask about the finish. I am contemplating using 120 sand paper and or rubbing compound to smooth out some of the scratches and then use silicone wax or some such to maybe get some more shine on that jetglo. I will wait to hear from you guys as I don't want to make it worse!

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 3:17 am

I think carnauba wax is recommended by RIC. I've heard other forum members who swear by Meguire's(sp?) 3-step formula to restore a dull finish.

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 4:08 am

I've recently tried John Hall's recommendation of mixing plain ol' inexpensive Turtle Wax 50 / 50 with water. Get enough on the soft rag and rub in a circular motion in a speed that will let you see air bubbles form in the mix as you are applying it to the guitar and that you can get it wiped up before it is completely dry.
I was very pleased with the result...and I used to only use Meguiars carnuaba cleaner wax.

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 3:27 pm

Charly, it kind of was bad form for the seller to not disclose the wiring problem, he made it sound pretty mint from his description!

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 3:45 pm

Well, I was so excited to finally get a Ric, I didn't even say anything in the feedback! Anytime I buy a bass, it goes to Erik to set it up. He actually uses rulers and stuff!

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 4:19 pm

"I couldn't find a Ric of any model in LA for under 1100 bucks"!

There is an '80's 4003 in the Guitar Center in Brea, CA for under $900 that looks like it's in nice shape, but it's hung too high on the wall to see any real detail. It's a very light fireglo or autumnglo finish (hard to tell from the lights). It's hung too high on the wall to see any real detail. They have even come down to earth (somewhat) on the red 2030 they have, also going for under $900 now. They originally priced that red 2030 for over $2000