1978 Rickenbacker 4001 Vintage Bass Jetglo Left Handed with Toaster & Horseshoe
Particularly resonant acoustically and able to sustain beautifully given the neck through body construction, this 4001 weighs 10lbs 5oz with tons of power and note attack. Currently strung with roundwound 45-110 strings that accentuate the grind and top end articulation of the instrument, this 4001 has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with low action and spot-on intonation. The neck has a C shaped profile with inviting, round shoulders, measuring. 920 deep at the 1st fret and.
The 33 1/4 scale is Rickenbacker's traditional long scale, and the gloss-finished slab rosewood fretboard features original slender frets and pearl triangle inlays. Surprisingly clean and retain their full factory height, showing only light wear beneath the A and D strings on frets 1-7, and virtually no wear further up the fingerboard. The original nut measures a full 1 5/8 in width with ideal string spacing. The headstock features a reproduction lucite Rickenbacker logo/truss rod cover and a brand new set of tuners which match the footprint and button style of the originals with slightly larger diameter tuner posts.
These tuners ensure optimal stability, and there is black overspray on the back of the headstock, ostensibly touchup from a previous tuner swap. The Rick-o-Sound stereo jackplate is stamped with an RA-prefix serial number with which translates to January of 1978. The chrome hardware on this bass is quite clean, including the original bridge which has been fitted with a modern adjustable mute assembly. The Jetglo gloss finish shows v.
Arious finish scratches and minor marks on the body as a whole, with o. Ne large spot of buckle rash with targeted finish touchup central to the waist on the back. The neck profile shows w.
Ear through the gloss finish central to the carve behind frets 1-5. A hardshell case is included. Check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, " and please let us know if we can answer any questions! International orders will be declared as merchandise, and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value.
We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please. The item "1978 Rickenbacker 4001 Vintage Bass Jetglo Left Handed with Toaster & Horseshoe" is in sale since Monday, November 9, 2020. This item is in the category "Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Bass Guitars".
The seller is "mmguitarbar" and is located in Seattle, Washington. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Body Color: Jetglo
- String Configuration: 4 String
- Model: 4001
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Model Year: 1978
- Type: Electric Bass Guitar
- Fretboard Material: Rosewood
- Number of Frets: 20
- Neck Material: Maple
- Handedness: Left-Handed
- Body Material: Maple
- Brand: Rickenbacker
- Body Type: Neck Through