Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 4:28 am
Ken, where did you get the scooped out P/U surround? I really need one of those for my 72' as the strings hit the standard one when I 'go off on one'! Thanks, Bob
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Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 4:55 am
Thats a brand new surround Bob, for a new high gain.Mike Parks has them also Ric....
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 5:20 am
She's a beaut, Ken. Does this mean that M.D. gets to keep his teeth after all?
I have a '98 v63 jetglo that looks kinda similar. I have the 'shoe's off, a 70's pickup surround and gold lucite guard and TRC. Sort of a McCartney bass in Lennon's colors! Its also a beaut, but I don't have any photos I can post.
Your grab bar is a nice touch as is the black nut, the trimmed tuner bushings and the shaved TRC. Me likey. I've thought about doing a re-fin on one of my 4003S's to look just like that(but I haven't decided between that and SeaGreen) Did you get the idea for this one from the 6-string Rick body on the cover page of this forum? I think I did!
I have a '98 v63 jetglo that looks kinda similar. I have the 'shoe's off, a 70's pickup surround and gold lucite guard and TRC. Sort of a McCartney bass in Lennon's colors! Its also a beaut, but I don't have any photos I can post.
Your grab bar is a nice touch as is the black nut, the trimmed tuner bushings and the shaved TRC. Me likey. I've thought about doing a re-fin on one of my 4003S's to look just like that(but I haven't decided between that and SeaGreen) Did you get the idea for this one from the 6-string Rick body on the cover page of this forum? I think I did!
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 5:40 am
"Did you get the idea for this one from the 6-string Rick body on the cover page of this forum? I think I did!"No it just worked out that way.
My next project will be really cool!
My next project will be really cool!
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 6:25 am
I gotta admit, I understand why you'd be ticked getting that paint job back. However, with the gold guard, it sure does look sweet. I think it sets better than a regular autum/walnut/rootbeer glo would have.
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 6:32 am
Ken that looks really sharp... it makes the dark bust really stand out!
John Fay... that's really cool looking... I love those old 4000's and was thinking of doing something like that.. what's the story of that bass? Is that a newer bass made to look like an old 4000?
John Fay... that's really cool looking... I love those old 4000's and was thinking of doing something like that.. what's the story of that bass? Is that a newer bass made to look like an old 4000?
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 6:32 am
Has a vintage vibe going on now Ken.....cool
John ....what's the story with that 4000....apart from the finish is it all original?
John ....what's the story with that 4000....apart from the finish is it all original?
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 9:41 am
John's bass brings up an interesting idea. Can a regular 4003S model be doctored up to look like an old 4000 with just a custom pickguard? Hmmm the wheels are spinning.
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 9:43 am
Ted, what ever happened to that flamey rebuild you were doing for someone where you had to remove the body wings, how did it turn out?
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 9:52 am
Ken - it looks 100 times better. Definitley hope it's growing on you, it's a totally unique and beautiful bass!
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 9:53 am
Wes-
About the 4003S being doctored to look like a 50's 4000. Its a slightly different body shape, and the headstock on the old 4000's looks bigger also. I guess it could be done, but IMHO the 4003S looks fine the way it is and is a legitimately cool example of a Rick bass as is!
About the 4003S being doctored to look like a 50's 4000. Its a slightly different body shape, and the headstock on the old 4000's looks bigger also. I guess it could be done, but IMHO the 4003S looks fine the way it is and is a legitimately cool example of a Rick bass as is!
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 12:38 pm
Ken....that bass has totally been transformed by the trim!! I actually LIKE it now...lol!!
Can't wait to see it in person at the 'fest!
Can't wait to see it in person at the 'fest!
Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2005 2:17 am
Don't be modding 4003S!
They're the last carnation of the S series... special basses! You'll regret it!
They're the last carnation of the S series... special basses! You'll regret it!
Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2005 5:36 am
Ken...this the same bass that you were losing it over, a week ago? LOL That bass looks awesome now!!
Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2005 11:34 am
damn nice!