Huh - limited edition 4003JPS at Sweetwater:
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/4003JPS
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)
Oh my!
That is pretty.
Quote from: ilan 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.
You're probably right, especially since these have maple fretboards.
Very nice indeed...
I had a glance but could not spot a price...?
Quote from: ilan 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.
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.
I'd go for one if the fingerboard were also painted the same as the rest of the bass.
Quote from: Jeff Scott 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.
I was kind of thinking the same thing - this could use the Blackstar treatment!
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.,
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.
I saw a price of $2550.00
TD
Quote from: Thornton Davis on February 27, 2017, 06:10:18 AM
I saw a price of $2550.00
TD
I think that's reasonable for a very limited edition.
Quote from: ilan on February 28, 2017, 10:52:20 PM
I think that's reasonable for a very limited edition.
I agree.
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.
Quote from: the mojo hobo on March 02, 2017, 05:59:21 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. ;)
Quote from: the mojo hobo on March 02, 2017, 05:59:21 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.
Well, it's not just
black, to start with.
How much do people pay for custom paint colors on a car?
;D
Quote from: Jeff Scott on March 02, 2017, 12:51:44 PM
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.
Those sparkles must cost a dollar each. :P
Quote from: Dave W on March 03, 2017, 03:12:32 PM
Those sparkles must cost a dollar each. :P
Yeah, but they're
Rickenbacker sparkles.
Quote from: dadagoboi on March 03, 2017, 06:06:30 PM
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.
Quote from: Dave W on March 04, 2017, 06:23:57 PM
:mrgreen:
Rickensparkles™. And your sparkles better not be too much like theirs or you'll get sued for sparkle infringement.
:thumbsup:
Quote from: dadagoboi on March 03, 2017, 06:06:30 PM
Yeah, but they're Rickenbacker sparkles.
That is "
Spaglo" then, let's use correct terminology.
Actually in correct Rickenbacker nomenclature it's Jetglo Pearlstars.
Sounds like a character from Star Wars.