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Limited Edition 4003JPS - Jetglo Pearlstars
« on: February 24, 2017, 01:20:18 PM »
Huh - limited edition 4003JPS at Sweetwater:

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/4003JPS
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Re: Limited Edition 4003JPS - Jetglo Pearlstar
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2017, 02:59:09 PM »
Walnut body. Is it possible that they painted over less-than-perfect-grain SW's - like they did with some C64's?

Still, very nice.

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Re: Limited Edition 4003JPS - Jetglo Pearlstar
« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2017, 05:22:04 PM »
Oh my!
That is pretty.
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Re: Limited Edition 4003JPS - Jetglo Pearlstar
« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2017, 06:07:00 PM »
Walnut body. Is it possible that they painted over less-than-perfect-grain SW's - like they did with some C64's?

Still, very nice.


You're probably right, especially since these have maple fretboards.

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Re: Limited Edition 4003JPS - Jetglo Pearlstar
« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2017, 06:53:49 AM »
Very nice indeed...
I had a glance but could not spot a price...?
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Re: Limited Edition 4003JPS - Jetglo Pearlstar
« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2017, 09:32:35 AM »
Walnut body. Is it possible that they painted over less-than-perfect-grain SW's - like they did with some C64's?

Still, very nice.


Yes, the Jetglo Pearlstars are 4003SW instruments with the sparkly pearl gloss black finish over a filler/sealer coat. Mirrored pick guard and laser-etched truss rod cover and chrome metal knobs. Ten were produced for Sweetwater. I think you have to email or call for price. I'm sure it will be more than the usual price for an SW.
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Re: Limited Edition 4003JPS - Jetglo Pearlstar
« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2017, 02:21:34 PM »
I'd go for one if the fingerboard were also painted the same as the rest of the bass.

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Re: Limited Edition 4003JPS - Jetglo Pearlstar
« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2017, 07:02:40 PM »
I'd go for one if the fingerboard were also painted the same as the rest of the bass.
I was kind of thinking the same thing - this could use the Blackstar treatment!

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Re: Limited Edition 4003JPS - Jetglo Pearlstar
« Reply #8 on: February 26, 2017, 05:09:13 PM »
I was thinking aq black stain on the fingerboard to let a bit of grain show though, and then fret markers to match the pickguard. That or a rosewood freeboard.,

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Re: Limited Edition 4003JPS - Jetglo Pearlstar
« Reply #9 on: February 26, 2017, 11:01:07 PM »
I don't think we'll see anything like a Blackstar reissue. These will sell fine as is, so long as the price is reasonable.

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Re: Limited Edition 4003JPS - Jetglo Pearlstar
« Reply #10 on: February 27, 2017, 06:10:18 AM »
I saw a price of $2550.00

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Re: Limited Edition 4003JPS - Jetglo Pearlstar
« Reply #11 on: February 28, 2017, 10:52:20 PM »
I saw a price of $2550.00

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I think that's reasonable for a very limited edition.
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Re: Limited Edition 4003JPS - Jetglo Pearlstar
« Reply #12 on: March 01, 2017, 03:51:20 PM »
I think that's reasonable for a very limited edition.
I agree.

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Re: Limited Edition 4003JPS - Jetglo Pearlstar
« Reply #13 on: March 02, 2017, 05:59:21 AM »
But it is a thousand dollar premium for a 4003SW that has been painted metallic black and has a different color pickguard and truss rod cover.
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Re: Limited Edition 4003JPS - Jetglo Pearlstar
« Reply #14 on: March 02, 2017, 10:38:06 AM »
But it is a thousand dollar premium for a 4003SW that has been painted black and has a different color pickguard and truss rod cover.

Be thankful they didn't relic it. Then it would have been $2K more. Oh wait, wrong company.  ;)