Limited Edition 4003JPS - Jetglo Pearlstars

Started by hieronymous, February 24, 2017, 01:20:18 PM

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hieronymous

February 24, 2017, 01:20:18 PM Last Edit: March 14, 2017, 02:26:38 PM by ilan
Huh - limited edition 4003JPS at Sweetwater:

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/4003JPS

ilan

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February 24, 2017, 02:59:09 PM Last Edit: February 24, 2017, 03:31:48 PM by ilan
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.

Basshappi

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February 24, 2017, 05:22:04 PM
Oh my!
That is pretty.
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Dave W

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February 24, 2017, 06:07:00 PM
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.

Highlander

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February 25, 2017, 06:53:49 AM
Very nice indeed...
I had a glance but could not spot a price...?
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February 25, 2017, 09:32:35 AM
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.
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Jeff Scott

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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.

hieronymous

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February 25, 2017, 07:02:40 PM
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!

the mojo hobo

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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.,

Dave W

#9
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.

Thornton Davis

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February 27, 2017, 06:10:18 AM
I saw a price of $2550.00

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ilan

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February 28, 2017, 10:52:20 PM
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.

Jeff Scott

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March 01, 2017, 03:51:20 PM
Quote from: ilan on February 28, 2017, 10:52:20 PM
I think that's reasonable for a very limited edition.
I agree.

the mojo hobo

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March 02, 2017, 05:59:21 AM Last Edit: March 02, 2017, 06:20:36 PM by the mojo hobo
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.

Dave W

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March 02, 2017, 10:38:06 AM
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.  ;)
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