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Re: Model of the Week Nine: The BIG one -- the 4003
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 1:09 pm
by deaconblues
Man, that's a great finish on the AFG.
Re: Model of the Week Nine: The BIG one -- the 4003
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 1:51 pm
by alexcairncross
yea I've put it in the register already, but I don't think I had the serial # ANYwhere. I never expected it to happen, but I remember it was a 76 cause I had looked it up several times. I knew distinct things like a little bit of paint scraping on the headstock and a couple other things...it's a small city I'm surprised it never showed up anywhere. Whoever stole it probably didn't know anything about guitars though.
yea the finish was very pleasing, and in person it really makes a difference. Now I understand when people say photos don't do some finishes justice at all.
Re: Model Of The Week 9.5: The BIG One -- The 4003
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 10:47 pm
by FretlessOnly
Late to the party as usual, but here's my '08 4003FL that I recently trimmed in black:
Re: Model Of The Week 9.5: The BIG One -- The 4003
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 1:50 am
by cassius987
Dang John, I don't even like blue basses and that thing is HOT! The black trim is genius, and it looks like you put a pickguardian surround on it to good effect. They are hit or miss with me, but in your case it's definitely a hit. Sheeeeee...
Re: Model Of The Week 9.5: The BIG One -- The 4003
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 7:46 am
by ajish4
cassius987 wrote:Dang John, I don't even like blue basses and that thing is HOT! The black trim is genius, and it looks like you put a pickguardian surround on it to good effect. They are hit or miss with me, but in your case it's definitely a hit. Sheeeeee...
WOW, me too!
NEVER seen one like that before!
MUST be a super rare one to boot with that color combination!
Re: Model Of The Week 9.5: The BIG One -- The 4003
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 8:48 am
by cjj
Well, I have another late addition to this thread too, but not because I'm slow in getting around to it, because I just bought it.
Here's my new 2008 4003FL AFG:
I don't have it in my hot little hands yet, but it's on its way...
Re: Model Of The Week 9.5: The BIG One -- The 4003
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 12:23 pm
by 12stringbassist
My three and an 'interloper'
Re: Model Of The Week 9.5: The BIG One -- The 4003
Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 6:26 pm
by mtnckr
Here is an example of trust rod adjusters in the body side instead of headstock. My 1981 4003 JG.
Re: Model Of The Week 9.5: The BIG One -- The 4003
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 11:43 am
by cjj
Hmm, it's been a while since this thread has surfaced, and it seems I've acquired a couple of 4003s in that time that I didn't get posted. Well, since we all like a bit of Ric-O-Porn...
2008 4003FL In Amber Fireglo
Re: Model Of The Week 9.5: The BIG One -- The 4003
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 11:45 am
by cjj
And then there's this one...
Re: Model Of The Week 9.5: The BIG One -- The 4003
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 12:04 pm
by clementc3
It is always a treat to see photos of that amazing flamed body! Thanks for posting them (again)!
Re: Model Of The Week 9.5: The BIG One -- The 4003
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 2:07 pm
by cjj
mtnckr wrote:Here is an example of trust rod adjusters in the body side instead of headstock. My 1981 4003 JG.
And, just to add some info, here's what both ends look like on my '84 4003:
Re: Model Of The Week 9.5: The BIG One -- The 4003
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 2:39 pm
by Ric N. Backer
Such an outstanding collection and description of these amazing instruments!
Who else produces such variety?
Re: Model Of The Week 9.5: The BIG One -- The 4003
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 2:40 pm
by Ric N. Backer
cjj wrote:And then there's this one...
Full.JPG
Body.JPG
Back.JPG
That one is just too much for words.
Lucky you!!!!!
Re: Model Of The Week 9.5: The BIG One -- The 4003
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 5:07 pm
by woodyng
LOVE THE AMBER FG FRETLESS,CJ!