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Posted: **Wed Dec 13, 2006 2:36 pm**

got any pics of my '68 in progress? I'd love to see what you have if you do!

Posted: **Wed Dec 13, 2006 2:48 pm**

Did someone say '68?

Posted: **Wed Dec 13, 2006 7:17 pm**

Yes...Javier has a very nice all original 68 4001 that needed some fret board repair and a new pickguard made. I will post some pictures soon.

Posted: **Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:05 pm**

I can't wait!

Posted: **Thu Dec 21, 2006 2:07 pm**

Hey Javi...

...any word on the '68? I'd like the privilege to see it in person once it gets back into town! I mean... since it was me who "hooked you up" with the brothers & sisters here on the forum (*pats self on back*), it's the only fair thing to do, don'cha think?

Happy Holidays!

Posted: **Thu Dec 21, 2006 11:59 pm**

Yes, 'tis true...I only found you guys here because Big Al here pointed me in the right direction. I will forever be in his debt. So far as I know, the neck work and electronics are done. Dale's just waiting on the bridge to get back from the shop where it is being re-chromed. I'll look you up as soon as I get it back. My wife wants to kill me, though. I am now lusting after a BlueBurst 4003. I think that's one of the most incredible finishes I have seen yet. I really like the Fireglo and Mapleglo finishes. I am not so keen on Jetglo because it hides the character of the wood. I love translucent finishes or natural finishes. After all, if you are using such high quality wood, why hide it?

Posted: **Fri Dec 22, 2006 6:22 am**

After all, if you are using such high quality wood, why hide it?

A truer statement there never was!

Posted: **Fri Dec 22, 2006 7:33 am**

true!

(sighs...)

Posted: **Fri Dec 22, 2006 7:39 am**

Alright Jarad, you've shown this picture so many time. Do you actually own it, or is it just your desire to do so?

Posted: **Fri Dec 22, 2006 8:00 am**

that sure is puuuurrrrrrtttttyyyy....(sigh)

Posted: **Fri Dec 22, 2006 10:18 am**

Wes, he doesn't own it. He's been after a 4004MG with heavily quilted wood for a long time. That bass is one-of-a-kind, I believe, and it resides in the RIC museum.

Posted: **Fri Dec 22, 2006 10:44 am**

Thats sad

, can you say beautiful much?

Posted: **Fri Dec 22, 2006 10:53 am**

a true tragedy!

Jeff Scott sent me that pic to console/torture me

Damn purdy!

Posted: **Fri Dec 22, 2006 2:51 pm**

Posted: **Fri Dec 22, 2006 2:51 pm**

I haven't decided yet which it is.

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