Adee Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 (edited) Rickenbacker 4001 Serial Number LJ 1167 – denotes manufactured in October 1972 Original Fireglo finish has been stripped back to the natural mapleglo Toaster neck pick up Checkerboard binding Refretted by Machinehead Music in Hitchin three years ago, and it’s had very little use since. When I bought it, the glossy finish on the fretboard was in a poor state, so I had the choice to take it off or to replace it completely. I’m not used to glossy fretboards so I had it removed Flight case with an unusual black & red paintjob Stereo functionality disabled – relevant parts are with the guitar, as is the pickup cover. Natural wear over the guitar – one chip on the scratchplate, one on the rear of the headstock. Nothing that would affect structure, playability or tone at all. Everything is straight, well intonated and reliable ... plays like a dream ... like butter : ) I presume the original owner took the fireglo finish off, as it wasn’t done by the previous owner. Previous owner was Richard Searle of Doctor and the Medics and 90’s Acid Jazz band Corduroy, he took it round the world. I bought it from him in Feb 2003. Since then it’s been used for recording and only maybe half a dozen gigs. Based in Northamtonshire - welcome to try anytime ! £1,450 - Sorry not interested in any trades ... AND NOW FOR THE PICTURES Edited June 20, 2012 by Adee
Godber Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 Interesting Is there any extra routing under the pickguard?
Adee Posted December 3, 2011 Author Posted December 3, 2011 [quote name='Godber' timestamp='1322865924' post='1456946'] Interesting Is there any extra routing under the pickguard? [/quote] Yes I believe there is, why do you ask ?
Godber Posted December 3, 2011 Posted December 3, 2011 [quote name='Adee' timestamp='1322875053' post='1457011'] Yes I believe there is, why do you ask ? [/quote] I got hold of a '72 4001 recently which had some routing under the pickguard. It's pretty common when something like Precision pick-ups were added. Depending on how it was done it could weaken things and may have led to the electrics being changed. Nice to see period pick-ups in yours, they are expensive to replace.
Adee Posted December 3, 2011 Author Posted December 3, 2011 I'll have a look, but believe all is as it should be, no mods for different pups etc
Godber Posted December 3, 2011 Posted December 3, 2011 The pickguard is intact, so I wouldn't expect many problems. Richard Searle is a nice player - love the Corduroy work. I found a snap of him and I think that he's playing this bass. .
Adee Posted December 3, 2011 Author Posted December 3, 2011 Yep thats the very one live on stage at Reading Festival ! Thanks for that
4000 Posted December 3, 2011 Posted December 3, 2011 [quote name='Godber' timestamp='1322921481' post='1457312'] The pickguard is intact, so I wouldn't expect many problems. Richard Searle is a nice player - love the Corduroy work. I found a snap of him and I think that he's playing this bass. . [/quote] Yep, I really like his stuff too. Nice bass all-round.
jonas_w Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 Very interested in this beauty, would you consider shipping to sweden?
4000 Posted December 8, 2011 Posted December 8, 2011 If only I had the cash at the moment, this would go nicely with my 2 other '72s (Azure and Fireglo). Sadly I don't!
Adee Posted December 9, 2011 Author Posted December 9, 2011 Aah well you never know, but thanks for the bump !
4000 Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Bump for one from my favourite year. Can't believe it's not gone yet!
4000 Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 (edited) Don't know if this is still for sale, but have a bump. BTW, just noticed the bridge appears to be a replacement. Edited January 30, 2012 by 4000
4000 Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 I cannot belive this is still for sale. I'm even more amazed at the price. For a '72! Oh 'eck....
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