Vintage 1973 Rickenbacker 4001 Bass – Fully Restored & Upgraded

Description:

This is a rare opportunity to own a fully restored and upgraded 1973 Rickenbacker 4001 bass, combining the classic tone and craftsmanship of a vintage instrument with modern playability and reliability.

Key Details:

  • Make & Model: 1973 Rickenbacker 4001
  • Condition: Fully refurbished by a highly skilled luthier
  • Upgrades & Work Completed:
    • Updated pickups and pickguard for enhanced tone
    • Hipshot® Brass & Chrome bridge for superior sustain and stability
    • New frets, ensuring clean playability and articulation
    • Neck re-worked and truss rods straightened for precise action
  • Finish: Original finish remains in very good condition, with play wear of the paint along back of the neck, adding to its vintage charm.

This bass is unique and in better playing condition than when purchased new in 1973.

Features the original genuine mother of pearl inlays on the fretboard and pre-ban real ivory bindings on the neck and the body.

Whether you’re a collector or a player, this 4001 offers unparalleled tone, iconic Rickenbacker aesthetics, and decades of history.

Bonus Selling Points:

  • Photos showcasing the restoration process and the current condition.
  • Perfect for those who value vintage instruments but require modern reliability.
  • Includes hard case, as pictured, black with blue velvet lining and original Rickenbacker polishing cloth

This item is sold As-Described

This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.

Listed2 years ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • 4001
Finish
  • Azureglo
Categories
Year
  • 1973
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Body Material
  • Maple
Color Family
  • Blue
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active / Passive Pickups
  • Passive Pickups
Neck Material
  • Maple
Active Preamp
  • No Preamp
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Model Family
Number of Strings
  • 4-String
Series
Pickup Configuration
  • SS
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Finish Features
  • Matching Headstock
Number of Frets
  • 20

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