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VINTAGE 1974 RICKENBACKER 4001 FIREGLO BASS w/OHSC. THIS 50 YEAR OLD CLASSIC IS IN UNREAL EXCELLENT++++ CONDITION AND SO IS THE CASE. THERE IS A NECK BINDING CRACK BETWEEN THE SECOND AND THIRD FRETS (PIC #20) AND A SMALL BIT OF BINDING SHRINKAGE ON THE INNER EDGE OF THE UPPER HORN (PIC #21). THE TONE CAP HAS BEEN REMOVED. I WILL INCLUDE IT. THE TOASTER PICKUP COULD BE A LATER MODEL, I DO NOT KNOW FOR SURE. A SMALL AREA OF CHROME PITTING IS VISIBLE ON THE TAILPIECE. FANTASTIC DARK BUBINGA FINGERBOARD AND YES IT SPORTS THE COOL RED SIDE POSITION DOTS. THE WAVY KEY SLIMLINE GROVER TUNERS ARE NICE AND TIGHT. THE TRUSS RODS LOOK TO HAVE NEVER BEEN TOUCHED. YOU WILL NOTICE JUST A COUPLE OF VERY SMALL NICKS TO THE FINISH. NO BIGGIE. CASE HANDLE, LATCHES, HINGES AND INTERIOR ARE SUPER FINE. ZERO FRET WEAR. STANDARD RICKENBACKER LOW TENSION 95511 NICKEL ROUND WOUND STRINGS ARE INSTALLED. IT DOES INCLUDE THE TREBLE PICKUP COVER. WEIGHS IN AT 9.5 POUNDS. THE BASS IS JUST INCREDIBLE. PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS AS THIS IS NON-RETURNABLE. PLEASE NO OFFERS OR TRADES. NO P.O. BOX SHIPPING. CONUS SHIPPING ONLY. THANK YOU

Listed2 months ago
Condition
Brand
Model
  • 4001
Finish
  • Fireglo
Categories
Year
  • 1974
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Body Material
  • Maple
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active / Passive Pickups
  • Passive
Neck Material
  • Maple
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Color Family
  • Red
Active Preamp
  • No
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Model Family
  • Rickenbacker 4001
Number of Strings
  • 4-String
Series
  • Rickenbacker 4000 Series
Pickup Configuration
  • SS
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Finish Features
  • Matching Headstock
Number of Frets
  • 20

About the Seller

Four String Michael

Minneapolis, MN, United States
(122)
Joined Reverb:2018
Items Sold:65
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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Vintage 1974 Rickenbacker 4001 Fireglo Bass w/OHSC
Vintage 1974 Rickenbacker 4001 Fireglo Bass w/OHSC
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About This Listing

VINTAGE 1974 RICKENBACKER 4001 FIREGLO BASS w/OHSC. THIS 50 YEAR OLD CLASSIC IS IN UNREAL EXCELLENT++++ CONDITION AND SO IS THE CASE. THERE IS A NECK BINDING CRACK BETWEEN THE SECOND AND THIRD FRETS (PIC #20) AND A SMALL BIT OF BINDING SHRINKAGE ON THE INNER EDGE OF THE UPPER HORN (PIC #21). THE TONE CAP HAS BEEN REMOVED. I WILL INCLUDE IT. THE TOASTER PICKUP COULD BE A LATER MODEL, I DO NOT KNOW FOR SURE. A SMALL AREA OF CHROME PITTING IS VISIBLE ON THE TAILPIECE. FANTASTIC DARK BUBINGA FINGERBOARD AND YES IT SPORTS THE COOL RED SIDE POSITION DOTS. THE WAVY KEY SLIMLINE GROVER TUNERS ARE NICE AND TIGHT. THE TRUSS RODS LOOK TO HAVE NEVER BEEN TOUCHED. YOU WILL NOTICE JUST A COUPLE OF VERY SMALL NICKS TO THE FINISH. NO BIGGIE. CASE HANDLE, LATCHES, HINGES AND INTERIOR ARE SUPER FINE. ZERO FRET WEAR. STANDARD RICKENBACKER LOW TENSION 95511 NICKEL ROUND WOUND STRINGS ARE INSTALLED. IT DOES INCLUDE THE TREBLE PICKUP COVER. WEIGHS IN AT 9.5 POUNDS. THE BASS IS JUST INCREDIBLE. PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS AS THIS IS NON-RETURNABLE. PLEASE NO OFFERS OR TRADES. NO P.O. BOX SHIPPING. CONUS SHIPPING ONLY. THANK YOU

Listed2 months ago
Condition
Brand
Model
  • 4001
Finish
  • Fireglo
Categories
Year
  • 1974
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Body Material
  • Maple
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active / Passive Pickups
  • Passive
Neck Material
  • Maple
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Color Family
  • Red
Active Preamp
  • No
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Model Family
  • Rickenbacker 4001
Number of Strings
  • 4-String
Series
  • Rickenbacker 4000 Series
Pickup Configuration
  • SS
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Finish Features
  • Matching Headstock
Number of Frets
  • 20

About the Seller

Four String Michael

Minneapolis, MN, United States
(122)
Joined Reverb:2018
Items Sold:65
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 80 options from $2,199
Product Reviews

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