A highly desirable and long-discontinued Rickenbacker C Series bass, this 2006 4001C64 was designed as a faithful recreation of the company's celebrated early-1960s 4001S-style instrument. Finished in classic Fireglo, the 4001C64 combines Rickenbacker's signature neck-through construction with the clean, understated appointments associated with its early export-style basses. The unbound body and fingerboard, dot inlays, vintage-style tuning machines, and period-inspired hardware give the C64 a distinctly different character from the more ornate standard 4001 and 4003 models. Electronics are equally important to the C64's vintage character. A toaster-style neck pickup is paired with Rickenbacker's distinctive horseshoe-style bridge pickup assembly, providing the articulate attack, clarity, sustain, and upper-midrange presence that helped make early Rickenbacker basses so recognizable. The C Series represented Rickenbacker's particularly detail-oriented approach to recreating instruments from its most historically significant period. Now discontinued, the 4001C64 has become increasingly desirable among collectors and players looking for an early-'60s-style Rickenbacker with factory vintage specifications. This 2006 example is finished in iconic Fireglo and includes its original hardshell case. Key Features Discontinued Rickenbacker 4001C64 C Series 2006 production Fireglo finish Early-1960s-inspired 4001S styling Neck-through construction Maple body and neck Rosewood fingerboard Dot fingerboard inlays Unbound body and fingerboard Vintage-style toaster neck pickup Horseshoe-style bridge pickup assembly Vintage-style tuning machines Period-inspired Rickenbacker hardware 33 1/4" scale length 20 frets Made in USA Original hardshell case included Specifications Manufacturer: RickenbackerModel: 4001C64Series: C SeriesYear: 2006Instrument Type: 4-String Electric BassFinish: FiregloBody: MapleConstruction: Neck-ThroughNeck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodFingerboard Inlays: DotScale Length: 33 1/4"Frets: 20Neck Pickup: Vintage-Style ToasterBridge Pickup: Horseshoe-Style PickupPickup Configuration: SSControls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Pickup SelectorBridge/Tailpiece: Vintage-Style RickenbackerTuners: Vintage-StyleBody Binding: NoneFingerboard Binding: NoneCountry of Manufacture: USACase: Original Hardshell Case