Fake Rickenbacker?

[NikNik]

18 hours ago, Doctor J said:

I thought that about the zero fret, too, but there seem to be loads of them out there when you search for 4001c64s

 

https://guitarchimp.com/products/2009-rickenbacker-4001c64s-mg-satin-mapleglo-bass-guitar-2

 

https://guitarchimp.com/products/2005-rickenbacker-4001c64-jetglo-bass-guitar

 

 

The C64 and C64S are based on Macca's Rick 4001. It was he who got he zero fret added, therefore they are included in these models.

[NikNik]

On 14/10/2023 at 08:19, MungoBass said:

I can’t recall seeing a Ric with a zero fret….was it special to this model?

Yes. A Macca mod that he wanted.

[geofio]

Totally fake. all the way.

[Madein1962]

I'm pretty sure this model should have a dual Truss Rod and this has obviously never had one.

The bridge saddles look like the Allparts replacements rather than genuine Ric.

Also, I believe the pickups should be a horseshoe and a toaster on this model.

The wiring doesn't look like factory.

The pickup routing does look off, even by Ric standards.

Overall, this looks like a really nice bass but, I would lean towards it not being a Rickenbacker.