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Finally.....Chrome-glo 4-2-5
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 2:11 pm
by dwade
My first post here in 04 was in search of a chrome plated steel guard to put on a Jet-glo 4003. Today was the end of that search...without further ado....
Maybe it will only take 5 years to find a chrome TRC!
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 2:23 pm
by aceonbass
I normally don't care for chrome guards on Rickys but I like it better than white on a JetGlo. I'm sure you could find a shop that could engrave a steel truss rod cover and then plate it for you.
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 2:34 pm
by dwade
The standard stark white plastic guards are the only part of the 4003 Bass design I loathe. It really distracts the eye from the beauty of the 4003's immaculate body design IMO. The guard is approx 25% of the body front area. Chrome being the next dominant eye catcher on a jet-glo has a depth and color movement aesthetic that I find lacking in other bass designs. If I could, I would chrome plate the whole axe front to back.(well...not the Blueburst)
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 2:56 pm
by beatlefan
I LIKE it!
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 3:13 pm
by squirefan01
Nice. Where did you get the chrome pick guard? I have a JetGlo with white plastic. I have looked at getting something from Pickguardian, but I haven't seen anything like this before.
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 3:29 pm
by doctorwho
Nice! I wonder how it would look with all the screws black instead of chrome.
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 3:33 pm
by j_gary
Cool! A real "Metal" bass, you know like Lemmy!
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 3:54 pm
by loendmaestro
Phil Lynott had a Jetglo 4001 with a chrome pickguard too.
Nice!
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 3:56 pm
by jwr2
cool ...
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 3:57 pm
by incubus2432
Looks great!
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 5:21 pm
by dwade
Thanks Gents for the kudos, Mr. Raths handiwork is evident also. Makes quite a grounding plate at that.
Greg - Ebay. I have several favorite searches saved, one is "Chrome pickguard" title tag in the Bass Category. Thats how I acquired a Chrome P Bass guard (another Rath 4-2-5 thread) Been checking it daily for over a year. Most of what has come up matching is silvered plastic or "mirrored chrome". This one added about 18 oz. to the basses weight though. I play seated (Praise Band) most of the time so not an issue.
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 5:33 pm
by dwade
Gary - Check this one...Pshopped in black screw heads...oy
I prefer the all steel version...starting to look like a Harley Ric eh?
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 5:44 pm
by dwade
Here's a shot using a flash...showing some wear in this one.
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 8:23 pm
by jnbass
ya need some shoes;
there are no good chrome guys here...
Posted: Wed May 24, 2006 6:43 am
by basshawk
I like that. Not only looks good, but now it's well grounded.