Cosmo Valdemar Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 (edited) Here we have a smashing mid-70s Japanese Rickenbacker 4001 copy, a true lawsuit copy if ever there was one. It really is an almost exact copy of the real thing, and even has neck-through construction - a lot of the copies from this era were bolt-on. In fact, the only detail that lets it down a bit are the generic no-name tuners (that otherwise function fine). The construction and electronics on this bass are all sound - the chap I bought it from had the electronics and wiring given a professional once-over before it reached me. Having owned a genuine 4001 I would go as far as saying this one is easier to play, and it nails the sound too. For a bass of this vintage it is in excellent condition - there are some nicks and dings around the bottom edge of the body, and a few very light lacquer chips - but nothing to affect playability. Any questions feel free to ask. I am after £350 inc. postage. Edited May 28, 2011 by Cosmo Valdemar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 More pics. [attachment=79340:SANY0121.JPG] [attachment=79343:SANY0115.JPG] [attachment=79339:SANY0112.JPG] [attachment=79342:SANY0119.JPG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 (edited) . Edited May 23, 2011 by Cosmo Valdemar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 Bass now back up for sale! £350 including postage - or make me an offer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 I seem to have buggered up the first post and deleted the pics - here they are again. [attachment=80785:SANY0118.JPG] [attachment=80783:SANY0110.JPG] [attachment=80786:SANY0117.JPG] [attachment=80784:SANY0111.JPG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 bump . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 Need to shift this one pronto so please feel free to make me an offer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 Sold, pending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 Now sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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