After three years of pining over a rickenbacker 4003, I finally made an online purchase today. Brand new from musicians friend, I bought a jetglo 4003 ric. As usual, it is backordered until the end of the month. But I wanted it before I play a conference this summer, so I bought it early. When it comes in, after jumping up and down for two hours and playing it another ten, I'll post some pics and how I much I absolutely love it. Until then....I will gaze out my window in utter despair.