NBD - Fireglo?! 4003

[Ninja_Baby]

As soon as it appeared on the BassBros socials I had to have it. My 2nd birth year Rickenbacker. Fireglo…..but I kinda feel it’s not actually fireglo but maybe Autumnglo?!

 

It’s a lot darker and brownish to what I’d expect a fireglo to be (pictures show it lighter than it actually is)
 

Either way I love it. 
 

[Lozz196]

That’s a beaut, see what you mean re the colour, Autumnglo for definite!

[HeadlessBassist]

And another +1 for Autumnglo. That's lovely. Hope you enjoy playing it!  

[SurroundedByManatees]

Looks nice!

 

Doesn't appear te be fireglo indeed,  but also not like autumnglo. Autumnglo has a way more soft brownish to yellow fade. This looks more like a traditional burst.

 

Might be a special edition?

 

Anyway, enjoy! 🙂

[Skybone]

Agree that it doesn't look like a FireGlo, my guess would be an AutumnGlo as suggested, but that is a guess.

 

Looks like an early/mid-80's 4003 with the split scratch plate, but it looks like it's in fantastic condition. 

 

Enjoy! 

[AMV001]

Possibly Walnut? Paul Boyer's book mentions that Walnut was available in matt and gloss finishes up to 1985.

[Ninja_Baby]

44 minutes ago, Skybone said:

Agree that it doesn't look like a FireGlo, my guess would be an AutumnGlo as suggested, but that is a guess.

 

Looks like an early/mid-80's 4003 with the split scratch plate, but it looks like it's in fantastic condition. 

 

Enjoy! 

 

Yeah it’s an ‘82. With the slim line Grover tuners too which I didn’t know they still put on . It’s definitely showing signs of wear, but for a bass the same as me it’s aged better 🤣

[Ninja_Baby]

This pic I took captures the colour better.

 

also…my perfect 3 bass setup 😍

[King Tut]

Nice!