The 4004L Laredo was introduced in the early '90s as a "Cresting Wave" style solidbody bass with a distinct visual flair along with the 4004C Cheyenne. Unlike earlier 4000-series basses, these basses lacked a pickguard, body binding and other detailing that characterized earlier Rickenbacker basses. The 4004L was very similar to the 4004C, but lacked the Walnut wings on the body and gold-plated hardware. 

Years of Production: 1993 - present

Body Style: “Cresting Wave” solidbody

Wood Composition: Maple body, Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard

Design Elements: Neck-thru construction, dot inlay, bound neck, chrome-plated hardware

Notable Rickenbacker Bass Players: Geddy Lee, Paul McCartney, Chris Squire, Lemmy Kilmister, Cliff Burton