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Is this a sin? Have I made a Monster?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by LegoBass, Jan 26, 2021.


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  1. Jan 26, 2021 #1
    LegoBass

    LegoBass

    Nov 30, 2010
    San Antonio Texas
    I consider myself to be quite a Rickenbacker fan boy. I have now amassed a collection of 11 basses and 1 guitar from them, including this...thing.... As much as I love their instruments, some times their lack of flair leaves something to be desired. So I was lucky to find a 2006 Jetglo 4003 that was a factory blemish. Apparently the finish didn't cure correctly and it turned into a gummy mess and then the case stuck to it. It was quite a mess and needed some love to get back into tip top shape. Black is boring though, I have 2 Jetglo 4003s already, this had the opportunity to be something more.

    I recently saw the limited edition Babuik Candy Apple Purple 4003 and while I loved the idea, it wasn't enough. It needed more flake! More purple! More racing stripes! After about of a month of work and multiple layers of paint, flake, and clear I finally finished this crazy creation! I know some RIC purists may hate it, but I love the thing so much! 20210126_115046.jpg 20210126_115021.jpg 20210126_115016.jpg
     
    OldFenderPlayer, BrentSimons, wintremute and 243 others like this.
  5. Jan 26, 2021 #2
    Haans

    Haans Altruistic nihilist Supporting Member

    Oct 31, 2005
    Bergen, Norway
    Oh my! The Hannah Montana guitar came to mind. I love it!
     
    OldFenderPlayer, BrentSimons, The Owl and 31 others like this.
  10. Jan 26, 2021 #3
    TrevorG

    TrevorG Gold Supporting Member

    Nov 30, 2012
    U.K.
    i would have appreciated a warning to put my shades on but I love it!
     
    Saint70, villegastx, BBassBassington and 18 others like this.
  14. Jan 26, 2021 #4
    woodyng2

    woodyng2 Supporting Member

    Oct 4, 2015
    Oregon Coast
    Love it! (Well, not the racing stripes). ;)
    But that color/finish is fabbbulous!
     
    BBassBassington, Bob_Ross, gyppo and 14 others like this.
  18. Jan 26, 2021 #5
    Plake

    Plake Supporting Member

    Dec 20, 2010
    Adam Clayton sig Ric? :rolleyes:
     
    Doug4321, Doug P, Ghastly and 13 others like this.
  22. Jan 26, 2021 #6
    Spectrum

    Spectrum

    Apr 10, 2011
    Alexandria, Virginia
    Whenever I see purple sparkle anything, it reminds me of those banana seat bikes that were popular when I was growing up, which usually had a sparkle plastic cover to them.

    And that's not a bad thing.

    Love the bass, OP, it's pretty.


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  26. Jan 26, 2021 #7
    B-Mac

    B-Mac Just like Aretha Sang... R-E-S-P-E-C-T Supporting Member

    Jan 7, 2017
    Lower Susquehanna Valley, Pennsylvania
    You even changed/painted the binding! :thumbsup:
     
    mjm666, Sholmer, kentiki and 2 others like this.
  31. Jan 26, 2021 #8
    Vinny_G

    Vinny_G

    Dec 1, 2011
    Neustria
    Rick James, Bootsy and Prince would approve. :thumbsup:
     
    The Owl, Bluesbob, Saint70 and 34 others like this.
  35. Jan 26, 2021 #9
    gebass6

    gebass6 We're not all trying to play the same music. Supporting Member

    May 3, 2009
    Hiding in the comet's tail
    Now all you need is this......... Glitter.jpg
     
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  39. Jan 26, 2021 #10
    Drucifer

    Drucifer Not currently practicing Gold Supporting Member

    Apr 20, 2009
    Houston Heights, Texas
    Endorsements: your name could be here, Mr. Sadowsky!
    Soooooooooooo much flake!
     
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  43. Jan 26, 2021 #11
    JRA

    JRA my words = opinion Supporting Member

    Oct 28, 2013
    Indianapolis and Cincinnati
    sinfully delicious! :laugh:

    that piece looks great! :thumbsup:
     
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  47. Jan 26, 2021 #12
    Killing Floor

    Killing Floor Supporting Member

    Feb 7, 2020
    Austin, TX
    I think it has just the right amount of sparkle
     
    KaraQ, lowdownthump, Iristone and 3 others like this.
  51. Jan 26, 2021 #13
    WillyWonka

    WillyWonka "zero" fret Supporting Member

    Dec 10, 2019
    Yeah, you dun good.
     
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  55. Jan 26, 2021 #14
    moon-bass

    moon-bass Up to the moon and back Supporting Member

    May 10, 2004
    USA, New Orleans
    Dude that is awesome. How much to do one of my basses? :)
     
    lowdownthump, the harp unstrung, Bassaga and 1 other person like this.
  59. Jan 26, 2021 #15
    ficelles

    ficelles

    Feb 28, 2010
    Devon, England
    An awesome work of modern art :) But you must only play it while wearing stack heels, flares, and oversize shades.
     
    Geo Monty, 93SuperVee, leftybass54 and 15 others like this.
  64. Jan 26, 2021 #16
    PWRL

    PWRL

    Sep 15, 2006
    I especially love the fact that you still have the sticker on it after all that. I think it's cool.
     
    mjm666, Ric4003S, Sholmer and 5 others like this.
  68. Jan 26, 2021 #17
    Ostie

    Ostie

    Aug 1, 2018
    Mid MI
    That’s not just Grape Glo, that’s bedazzled! I only want to see it standing in that Purple Rain.....Seriously, though, that’s a one of a kind. Enjoy it!
     
    mjm666, eli, the harp unstrung and 1 other person like this.
  72. Jan 26, 2021 #18
    RissKippery

    RissKippery

    Mar 3, 2016
    Wow... just wow! I think we need some video of it moving around in the sun, maybe being played too.
     
    TheReceder, the harp unstrung and woodyng2 like this.
  76. Jan 26, 2021 #19
    blacktocomm

    blacktocomm

    Feb 19, 2013
    The mountains
    Not a fan of racing stripes, but I LOVE the flake.
     
    Bob_Ross, SidNitzerglobin, mjm666 and 5 others like this.
  80. Jan 26, 2021 #20
    TNCreature

    TNCreature Jinkies! Supporting Member

    Jan 25, 2010
    Philadelphia Burbs
    I love everything about it besides the stripes. That purple sparkle is FABULOUS!
     
    mjm666, fakeneckplate'65, nixdad and 4 others like this.
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