2014 Rickenbacker 4001S SPL Limited Satin Mapleglo – Only 50 Made, Toaster & Horseshoe, OHSC

2014 Rickenbacker Limited 4001S SPL – Satin Mapleglo | Only 50 Made | Excellent | OHSC

Up for sale is an extremely rare 2014 Rickenbacker 4001S SPL in Satin Mapleglo, complete with its original Rickenbacker silver hard-shell case.

This Limited Special (SPL) model was produced in a run of only 50 instruments, making it one of the rarest modern Rickenbacker basses available. Built as a vintage-inspired tribute to the classic 1960s 4001S, it features the desirable Toaster neck pickup and Horseshoe bridge pickup, along with a beautifully figured maple body finished in a smooth satin Mapleglo.

Condition – Excellent (9.5/10)

• Only one small ding on the back (shown in photos)
• Otherwise extremely clean
• No cracks, repairs, or structural issues
• Neck is straight and plays perfectly
• Frets are in excellent condition with no wear
• Professionally inspected and set up

Specifications

Model: Rickenbacker 4001S SPL (Limited Edition)
Year: 2014
Serial Number: 14 42747

Finish: Satin Mapleglo
Body: Figured Maple, “S” style (no binding, rounded edges)
Neck: Maple, Neck-Through Construction
Fingerboard: Rosewood with Dot Inlays (unbound)
Scale Length: 33 1/4"

Nut Width: 1.72"
Neck Depth: .89" (1st fret), .91" (12th fret)

Pickups:

• Vintage Toaster Top (Neck)
• Vintage Horseshoe (Bridge)

Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Selector (Mono Output)
Hardware: Vintage-Style
Weight: 9 lbs 12 oz

Case: Original Rickenbacker Silver Hard-Shell Case Included

Highlights

✔ Ultra Limited – Only 50 made
✔ Rare Satin Mapleglo finish with figured maple
✔ Vintage Toaster & Horseshoe pickup combination
✔ Classic 4001S “no binding” vintage styling
✔ Neck-through construction for sustain and stability
✔ Original case included

This model delivers the classic Rickenbacker tone — piano-like lows, articulate highs, and unmistakable presence — with the look and feel of a true vintage-style instrument.

Transparency & Photos

As with all Guitar Chimp listings, detailed photos of the actual instrument are provided. Toward the end of the photo set, you’ll find close-up images taken under direct lighting to clearly highlight any wear. We don’t just describe condition — we show it in detail so there are no surprises.

Many customers tell us their guitars and basses arrive in better condition than expected.

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• Every instrument is thoroughly inspected and professionally set up
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• Honest descriptions and detailed photography

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This 2014 Rickenbacker 4001S SPL Satin Mapleglo is an exceptionally rare piece with classic vintage specs and collector-level scarcity. Opportunities to own one of the 50 made don’t come around often.

Jerald – Guitar Chimp
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