Description
A gorgeous looking 4001 with a super cool, true vintage vibe. The back of the neck shows off some really pretty bird's eye figuring. Low action & killer tone ensure this beauty will live on in the hands of its next owner. Professionally set up & ready to play straight out of the case. Don't miss out on great opportunity to pick up a piece of true Rickenbacker history.
Cosmetic Condition: Great shape for being nearly 50 years old, with only mild play wear - various minor nicks, chips, dents & dings; surface scratches & only light finish wear. Overall the bass looks wonderful & has a beautiful patina.
Neck: Slender profile maple & walnut neck with nicely aged cream binding & red side-dots. Beautiful rosewood fingerboard with mother of pearl "shark tooth" inlays. Frets are in great shape with hardly any wear. Open-back nickel tuners are in perfect working condition. 1 11/16" nut width; 33 1/4" scale length. Neck is straight & truss rods work fine.
Body: Neck-thru design with solid maple wings & top binding. Top-loading bridge with adjustable saddles. Single-ply white plexi pickguard. Bass weighs 9 lbs 5.8 oz.
Pickups: Rickenbacker Hi Gain single coils. Bridge pickup cover is missing. Dual volume & tone controls with 3-way toggle switch; mono & stereo outputs. All electronics are original & in good working condition.
Case: Original hardshell case included.
