When did the 4003's get the full length inlays?
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When did the 4003's get the full length inlays?
I've done a search, but can't seem to find out the date that the 4003's got the full lenth inlays. Could someone help me with this?
Thanks!
Thanks!
- bassduke49
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Re: When did the 4003's get the full length inlays?
I think they re-introduced the full-width inlays with a new insert material (rather than a poured pearlescent resin) in 2008. Don't know exactly when in 2008, but I think that was the year.
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Re: When did the 4003's get the full length inlays?
I believe late winter to early spring. My 4003 was built the first week of May.
- sloop_john_b
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Re: When did the 4003's get the full length inlays?
Paul. Seeing all you go through to pinpoint exacting dates on when certain colors and features were introduced/discontinued, you didn't bother to make a note of this?bassduke49 wrote:I think they re-introduced the full-width inlays with a new insert material (rather than a poured pearlescent resin) in 2008. Don't know exactly when in 2008, but I think that was the year.
For those keeping score, the first recorded sighting of the new full-width inlays was March 14th, 2008, and every instrument made afterward has had them. http://rickresource.com/forum/viewtopic ... dth+inlays
Re: When did the 4003's get the full length inlays?
You all are amazing! Thanks for the information. 
Re: When did the 4003's get the full length inlays?
Go Jim Dandy! Go!

Re: When did the 4003's get the full length inlays?
Finally someone got the Black Oak Arkansas reference!
Nicely done
Nicely done
- bassduke49
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Re: When did the 4003's get the full length inlays?
sloop_john_b wrote:Paul. Seeing all you go through to pinpoint exacting dates on when certain colors and features were introduced/discontinued, you didn't bother to make a note of this?![]()
"Bother" is not the word. I was just lazy and didn't do a search as you did. I knew it was somewhere around here. But now I'll make a note of it!
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