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Connecting => Swap Shop and Wish Lists => For Sale & Trade => Topic started by: Eric1616 on May 31, 2020, 08:32:54 AM
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Rickenbacker 4003S-JPS Jetglo Pearlstar - ALEMBIC!
Let me be perfectly clear and honest - I do not want to sell this bass. But I have a couple basses too many and am trying to raise funds for a Series bass. So a couple have to go....
This is a one-of-a-kind bass. It is a Rickenbacker 4003S-JPS, the Jetglo Pearlstar. It features a back matte with subtle glitter body, a glittery gold pick guard and matching truss-rod cover, and a maple fingerboard. Those are the features that set the Pearlstar apart from a regular 4003S Jetglo. If you are familiar with the bass, then you likely know that they sell for about $3,000 or more.
But this bass is special.
First, I had Alembic custom make a set of Activator pickups to Rickenbacker size specs. They are powered by active Alembic electronics. The controls are volume, pan, and filter, with a 3-position Q-switch (an Alembic innovation, and exclusive to Alembic). I’ve used the hat knobs that come stock on Alembic basses. This upgrade cost me approximately $1250.
The bridge pickup bezel has been painted black. The “empty space” between the bridge pickup and bezel has been filled with a modified “treble bezel.” The stock chrome bridge was upgraded with a black Hipshot brass bridge. These upgrades cost me around $250.
The stock chrome tuners were replaced with black Hipshot tuners. This upgrade cost me approximately $120.
The stock strap pins were replaced with black Schaller-S strap locks.
I had Moody (the best guitar/bass straps known to man!) custom make a black 2” leather strap with gold stitching. Because it suits this bass so well, I am including it in the package, but you could use it on another instrument if you prefer a different bass strap. The strap cost me approximately $200.
The bass is near mint, no discernible stratches, scuffs, or other imperfections.
Of course, the original Rickenbacker molded case is included as well.
This is a nearly $5,000 package. I know, realistically, that is an unobtainable price for this bass. I am asking $4k and am negotiable.
Will ship or in-person sale on Long Island available.
As far as trades are concerned, I would entertain offers for a modern day Series bass, prefer 5- or 6-string plus cash from me. Thanks.
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