That said, I like the idea of the zero-mod thumbrest for my 2000 model 4003 JetGlo.
I am not from USA, but that would seem to be the right or patriotic thing to do. Support the legitimate product with the final notes. I’d like to have seen the fake smashed to 4003 pieces at the end of the video, and you should have played the real thing at the end. Maybe I am showing my colours here, I don’t think enough was said about how unethical the production of this instrument is. I heard a “Rebelrocker” bass idential to yours in a local shop. Your comparison was reasonable, but modding the fake is not a fair representation. Potentially the 4004 could be a cheaper model but then it wouldn’t be a 4004. The only “budget” model I think should exist is a 2000/2020/3000 style. A lower quality/cheaper Rickenbacker 4003 is not needed in the market and I venture to say few would buy one. Rickenbacker runs their particular type of race for a reason. Maybe they could license a company that never makes them… if only for legal recourse. Rickenbacker licensing these is in my opinion not a good idea.
