Is this a sin? Have I made a Monster?

[LegoBass]

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!

 

[Haans]

Oh my! The Hannah Montana guitar came to mind. I love it!

 

[TrevorG]

i would have appreciated a warning to put my shades on but I love it!

 

[woodyng2]

Love it! (Well, not the racing stripes).
But that color/finish is fabbbulous!

 

[Plake]

Adam Clayton sig Ric?

 

[Spectrum]

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.

 

[B-Mac]

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!View attachment 4144235 View attachment 4144236 View attachment 4144237

You even changed/painted the binding!

 

[Vinny_G]

Rick James, Bootsy and Prince would approve.

 

[Watchootognbout]

Now all you need is this.........

 

[Drucifer]

Soooooooooooo much flake!

 

[JRA]

sinfully delicious!

that piece looks great!

 

[Killing Floor]

I think it has just the right amount of sparkle

 

[WillyW]

Yeah, you dun good.

 

[moon-bass]

Dude that is awesome. How much to do one of my basses?

 

[Deleted member 165050]

An awesome work of modern art But you must only play it while wearing stack heels, flares, and oversize shades.

 

[PWRL]

I especially love the fact that you still have the sticker on it after all that. I think it's cool.

 

[Ostie]

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!

 

[RissKippery]

Wow... just wow! I think we need some video of it moving around in the sun, maybe being played too.

 

[blacktocomm]

Not a fan of racing stripes, but I LOVE the flake.

 

[TNCreature]

I love everything about it besides the stripes. That purple sparkle is FABULOUS!