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Original vintage c 1977 Rickenbacker 4001 bass in gorgeous playing condition, complete with original case!

A beautiful example, no repairs, 100% original, and freshly set up with half-flat 105’s. Maple-goo finish positively hums with vintage radiance, and she’s a joy in the hands. An incomparable classic vintage Ricky.

Light and natural finish and play wear only, stable Pickguard spiderweb cracks. KEEPER.

Enjoy!

Listed9 months ago
Condition
Brand
Model
  • 4001
Finish
  • Mapleglo
Categories
Year
  • 1977
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Body Material
  • Maple
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active / Passive Pickups
  • Passive
Neck Material
  • Maple
Active Preamp
  • No
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Model Family
  • Rickenbacker 4001
Number of Strings
  • 4-String
Series
  • Rickenbacker 4000 Series
Pickup Configuration
  • SS
Color Family
  • Tan
  • Natural
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Finish Features
  • Matching Headstock
Number of Frets
  • 20

About the Seller

The Bonfires Vintage

Portland, OR, United States
(10,268)
Joined Reverb:2013
Items Sold:9,701
Product Overview
Initially developed as a deluxe, two-pickup upgrade to Rickenbacker’s 4000 bass, the Rickenbacker 4001 bass guitar has become a notable model for its long list of famous players. First released in 1961 with production lasting through the very early ‘80s, the 4001 has earned fans in bass players like Lemmy Kilmister, Kim Gordon, Rick James, Geddy Lee, and many, many more. The extra pickup was added to the 4001 to widen tonal possibilities and up the bass frequency response.
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Rickenbacker 4001 bass guitar c 1977 - Mapleglo original vintage USA
Rickenbacker 4001 bass guitar c 1977 - Mapleglo original vintage USA
Originally $4,495, now $3,895 ($600 price drop)
$600 price drop

About This Listing

Worldwide Shipping!

Original vintage c 1977 Rickenbacker 4001 bass in gorgeous playing condition, complete with original case!

A beautiful example, no repairs, 100% original, and freshly set up with half-flat 105’s. Maple-goo finish positively hums with vintage radiance, and she’s a joy in the hands. An incomparable classic vintage Ricky.

Light and natural finish and play wear only, stable Pickguard spiderweb cracks. KEEPER.

Enjoy!

Listed9 months ago
Condition
Brand
Model
  • 4001
Finish
  • Mapleglo
Categories
Year
  • 1977
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Body Material
  • Maple
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active / Passive Pickups
  • Passive
Neck Material
  • Maple
Active Preamp
  • No
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Model Family
  • Rickenbacker 4001
Number of Strings
  • 4-String
Series
  • Rickenbacker 4000 Series
Pickup Configuration
  • SS
Color Family
  • Tan
  • Natural
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Finish Features
  • Matching Headstock
Number of Frets
  • 20

About the Seller

The Bonfires Vintage

Portland, OR, United States
(10,268)
Joined Reverb:2013
Items Sold:9,701
Product Overview
Initially developed as a deluxe, two-pickup upgrade to Rickenbacker’s 4000 bass, the Rickenbacker 4001 bass guitar has become a notable model for its long list of famous players. First released in 1961 with production lasting through the very early ‘80s, the 4001 has earned fans in bass players like Lemmy Kilmister, Kim Gordon, Rick James, Geddy Lee, and many, many more. The extra pickup was added to the 4001 to widen tonal possibilities and up the bass frequency response.
Shop 83 options from $2,112
Product Reviews

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