spongebob Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 (edited) Looking to move on this beauty - March 1978 Rickenbacker 4001 in Burgundyglo. Condition is superb - for a 34 year old bass! Obviously, there are some marks, dents, and scrapes....but nothing major at all as the photos testify. Compared to some of the dogs on E-bay, this is one great bass. Rubber mute is worn, and the mute adjusters have been changed to screws (obviously) many years ago. Besides that, just normal wear and tear. It is obvious, but please do not view this as a new instrument - it has been played and gigged - but wears it well. Few months back, bass had a complete overhaul from Luthier Graham Parker - fret polish, action adjusted (really low), circuitry rewired, new toggle switch, new pots and capacitors. Plays like a 2012 bass! Price-wise, looking for £1,250 posted. Acquirement of another 4001 has forced sale! Comes with a (non-original) hard case. Probably of similar vintage to the bass...case is a little worn, but very use-able, and very strong and heavy! Collection possible, located in Tenterden, Kent. Any questions, please drop me a PM! Edited June 30, 2012 by spongebob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofio Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 nice ric, i had a 78 jetglo and it sounded fantastic big chunky neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Ooooooooh Matron! That is a lovely one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 Thanks guys - it's a great example. Sounds really 'Ric', and really slim neck as well, especially compared with the 4003s. Feels like a jazz in comparison...probably the thinnest Ric neck I've played or owned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godber Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Wow lovely bass. Quality colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 OMG, i would have ripped your arm off for this before Christmas! Now I have a 2002 4003 in BG I cant justify another, lol! Beautiful bass mate, good luck with the sale. Good price too IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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