P j Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Hi new to this forum , I have a rickenbacker 1988 4003 bt need some one that can shed some light on why Jack plug is chrome when all other metal parts hardware in black is this standard , also it has series snd I’d but no rickosound stamps is this normal ?? Thanks to all if any one knows or has similar thx pj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Welcome to Basschat, PJ. I've moved your post to Bass Guitars, where more people might be able to help. I would recommend you amend your thread title so it suggests you have a question. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Is your series sound activated by pulling a pot? Is it really a series option, or bypassing the bridge capacitor? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 12 hours ago, P j said: Hi new to this forum , I have a rickenbacker 1988 4003 bt need some one that can shed some light on why Jack plug is chrome when all other metal parts hardware in black is this standard , also it has series snd I’d but no rickosound stamps is this normal ?? Thanks to all if any one knows or has similar thx pj Hi P j, welcome! Some pics of the bass will help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikNik Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 16 hours ago, P j said: Hi new to this forum , I have a rickenbacker 1988 4003 bt need some one that can shed some light on why Jack plug is chrome when all other metal parts hardware in black is this standard , also it has series snd I’d but no rickosound stamps is this normal ?? Thanks to all if any one knows or has similar thx pj If it's a real Rick the plate should read 'Standard' and 'Rick-o-Sound'. That said, Rick jack plates have been known to be swapped out. Let's see some pix, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P j Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 18 hours ago, P j said: Hi new to this forum , I have a rickenbacker 1988 4003 bt need some one that can shed some light on why Jack plug is chrome when all other metal parts hardware in black is this standard , also it has series snd I’d but no rickosound stamps is this normal ?? Thanks to all if any one knows or has similar thx pj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P j Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 1 minute ago, P j said: Rickenbacker by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P j Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 Just now, P j said: Rickenbacker by Rickenbacker but bass , hope these are ok not very good at tec , the person I acquired from said all original no jack plate change , this is different from any close up shots of rickenbacker but I guess there was issues I understand with black paint not so good . I e probably it would come off jack straight away , but not fully sure if this correct rgds pj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P j Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 16 hours ago, itu said: Is your series sound activated by pulling a pot? Is it really a series option, or bypassing the bridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P j Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 16 hours ago, itu said: Is your series sound activated by pulling a pot? Is it really a series option, or bypassing the bridge capacitor? Hi NIk NIk the pots don’t pull up , it has two nuts underneath trust cover and been dated 1988 that’s all I know about it to be honest this is how I got it , thx pj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Looks original, it's not uncommon for the lettering to wear off. I don't know if they used black plates on these particular models, but the rest - black hardwire and binding - checks out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P j Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 21 minutes ago, Cosmo Valdemar said: Looks original, it's not uncommon for the lettering to wear off. I don't know if they used black plates on these particular models, but the rest - black hardwire and binding - checks out. Thanks Cosmo for your thoughts , that’s what I want to confirm really to see if inscription has simply worn away , if it’s a transfer rather. Then like indentured serial numbers , as most show at least a bit of scribble left , not in this case and don’t look over clean , well I guess if I can find b t owner to confirm , seems they went to every effort to black off all hardware but not jack , maybe they just couldn’t get it on plate . Well thanks again much appreciated pj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P j Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 19 hours ago, Silvia Bluejay said: Welcome to Basschat, PJ. I've moved your post to Bass Guitars, where more people might be able to help. I would recommend you amend your thread title so it suggests you have a question. Thanks Silvia, not very good at tec but scrapping by , very old school kind regards pj 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikNik Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 (edited) It does decode as July 1988. I'd wager this bass was pillar box red at one point. Interesting to see the 7-screw tailpiece. Edited November 22, 2021 by NikNik Correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikNik Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 (edited) It probably began life like this 1986 model. Note it also has the 7-screw bridge, which appeared for several years before Rickenbacker bowed to the cork-sniffing purists and reverted to the inferior 5-screw unit. Edited November 22, 2021 by NikNik 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P j Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 1 hour ago, NikNik said: It does decode as July 1988. I'd wager this bass was pillar box red at one point. Interesting to see the 7-screw tailpiece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P j Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 Just now, P j said: Interesting you now have put a new spin on things , this was not even in my mind that this was a possibility could of started out different colour , shame can’t hone in on jack to see if it’s black , good work NIk much appreciate for your input 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikNik Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 3 minutes ago, P j said: Interesting you now have put a new spin on things , this was not even in my mind that this was a possibility could of started out different colour , shame can’t hone in on jack to see if it’s black , good work NIk much appreciate for your input Forget the plate; you have what looks like an authentic yet stripped late '80s Rick 4003. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P j Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 3 minutes ago, NikNik said: Forget the plate; you have what looks like an authentic yet stripped late '80s Rick 4003. I guess I should be happy its the real thing , but it makes complete sense as has some heavy grain in wood , which probably would be blotted out with colour etc , I suppose when sourced which ones gets painted etc to cover imperfections , it’s great looker but not really my cup of tea bass playing wise although neck is so nice and sleek thx pj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Yup, a lovely looking Ric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P j Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 30 minutes ago, Skybone said: Yup, a lovely looking Ric. 30 minutes ago, Skybone said: Yup, a lovely looking Ric. Thx skybone it’s a great piece of kit sounds great 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 This bass is on the Rickenbacker Register and looks to be a lovely example of an original '88 mapleglo 4003. http://www.rickresource.com/register/viewitem.php?id=34710 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P j Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 2 hours ago, ikay said: This bass is on the Rickenbacker Register and looks to be a lovely example of an original '88 mapleglo 4003. http://www.rickresource.com/register/viewitem.php?id=34710 On 22/11/2021 at 09:04, Cosmo Valdemar said: Hi P j, welcome! Some pics of the bass will help. 2 hours ago, ikay said: This bass is on the Rickenbacker Register and looks to be a lovely example of an original '88 mapleglo 4003. http://www.rickresource.com/register/viewitem.php?id=34710 Thx this helps greatly ikay thanks for your input kind regards pj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikNik Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 3 hours ago, ikay said: This bass is on the Rickenbacker Register and looks to be a lovely example of an original '88 mapleglo 4003. http://www.rickresource.com/register/viewitem.php?id=34710 Interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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