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Gear Discussion Forums => Rickenbacker Basses => Topic started by: hieronymous on February 24, 2017, 01:20:18 PM
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Huh - limited edition 4003JPS at Sweetwater:
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/4003JPS
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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.
(https://media.sweetwater.com/images/guitars/4003JPS/1702793/1702793-front-large.jpg)
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Oh my!
That is pretty.
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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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Very nice indeed...
I had a glance but could not spot a price...?
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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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I'd go for one if the fingerboard were also painted the same as the rest of the bass.
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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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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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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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I saw a price of $2550.00
TD
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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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I think that's reasonable for a very limited edition.
I agree.
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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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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. ;)
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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.
Well, it's not just black, to start with.
How much do people pay for custom paint colors on a car?
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;D
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Well, it's not just black, to start with.
How much do people pay for custom paint colors on a car?
You are correct. I modified my comment.
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Those sparkles must cost a dollar each. :P
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Those sparkles must cost a dollar each. :P
Yeah, but they're Rickenbacker sparkles.
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Yeah, but they're Rickenbacker sparkles.
:mrgreen:
Rickensparkles™. And your sparkles better not be too much like theirs or you'll get sued for sparkle infringement.
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:mrgreen:
Rickensparkles™. And your sparkles better not be too much like theirs or you'll get sued for sparkle infringement.
:thumbsup:
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Yeah, but they're Rickenbacker sparkles.
That is "Spaglo" then, let's use correct terminology.
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Actually in correct Rickenbacker nomenclature it's Jetglo Pearlstars.
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Sounds like a character from Star Wars.