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What month is your 82 JG 4001?

Ontario_RIC_fan wrote:What month is your 82 JG 4001?

That's a good question, Brian. I don't have the bass around at the moment because of the recording session; it's still with the rest of the gear. I'll be sure to record the information on the jack-plate, take some photos, and submit it to the registry soon.

I always thought it was a 4003. What makes you think it's a 4001, and how can one tell the difference? I thought 4001 basses were discontinued in 1981. Aside from that, I thought the only difference between 4001 & early 4003 was the truss rod design, yes?

DriftSpace wrote:

Ontario_RIC_fan wrote:What month is your 82 JG 4001?

That's a good question, Brian. I don't have the bass around at the moment because of the recording session; it's still with the rest of the gear. I'll be sure to record the information on the jack-plate, take some photos, and submit it to the registry soon.

I always thought it was a 4003. What makes you think it's a 4001, and how can one tell the difference? I thought 4001 basses were discontinued in 1981. Aside from that, I thought the only difference between 4001 & early 4003 was the truss rod design, yes?

It's a 4003. You can tell by the 2-piece pickguard (as shown in the picture by the extra screws just above the pickup switch). Early 4003 basses had the old style truss rods, but reversed them so that the adjustment was under the pickguard. They made it in 2 pieces so that it would be easier to remove to make adjustments.

Oh, glad to see that you got the white one! Congrats on finding a great deal!

Speaking of the registry:
What does "BH BT" mean in the "Special" section?

Black Hardware, Black Trim...

That's what I thought. Thanks for the confirmation, CJ.

I thought your bass had a one piece pick guard and was hence a 4001... The picture posted isn't as clear as a close up would have been...

I have a 4001 from Nov 1979 with a few odd wiring modifications...

DriftSpace wrote:... and who doesn't love JetGlo?...

Certainly, nobody on this forum!

jps wrote:

DriftSpace wrote:... and who doesn't love JetGlo?...

Certainly, nobody on this forum!

I'm not sure, but I think I know who you're talking about!

$850??? Jump on it. With both feet!!!

Sepp

I would think most anybody with a heart and brain would have a tough time letting a Ric go.....same with the guy I bought my 3000 from.

Kopfjaeger wrote:$850??? Jump on it. With both feet!!!

Sepp

I personally, would not do that.... actually

YZZ wrote:

Kopfjaeger wrote:$850??? Jump on it. With both feet!!!

Sepp

I personally, would not do that.... actually

The owner told me how the case was broken when I bought it: his (Joe's) band was playing with a friend's band, and they both had 4003s. They were loading-up gear after the show and Joe's girlfriend backed-up over his friend's 4003 case. The instrument was apparently fine, but the case was trashed; Joe felt bad about it, so he switched cases with his friend. I'm just glad it wasn't MY bass that was run-over by a car.

A little like jumping on it with both feet, I guess...

YZZ wrote:

Kopfjaeger wrote:$850??? Jump on it. With both feet!!!

Sepp

I personally, would not do that.... actually

Look what happened the last time someone tried that....

Kopfjaeger wrote:$850??? Jump on it. With both feet!!!

Sepp

You can only do that with Banjos.....

Eden.