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This 1974 Rickenbacker 4001 in classic Mapleglo captures the unmistakable look, feel, and tone of one of the most iconic bass guitars ever produced. Featuring a solid maple body with neck-through construction and a maple neck accented by a distinctive Walnut/Shedua center stripe, this vintage instrument showcases the timeless craftsmanship and elegant natural beauty that define Rickenbacker. The bound rosewood fingerboard, pearloid triangular inlays, white neck binding, and chrome hardware complete its unmistakable vintage aesthetic.
The neck features a comfortable 33 1/4" scale length, 1 11/16" nut width, and 20 frets, delivering the familiar feel and playability that have made the 4001 a favorite among generations of bass players. Period-correct appointments include Kluson 538 open-back tuners with black plastic bushings, a four-saddle adjustable bridge with mute, and the traditional Rickenbacker tailpiece.
Equipped with dual Rickenbacker Hi-Gain single-coil pickups, including a four-pole bridge pickup, this 4001 delivers the distinctive combination of punch, clarity, articulation, and growling midrange that defines the legendary Rickenbacker sound. Traditional dual volume and tone controls, a three-way pickup selector, and mono and Rick-O-Sound stereo outputs provide classic tonal versatility. Weighing 9 lbs. 4 oz., this beautiful Mapleglo example represents an exceptional piece of Rickenbacker history. Includes hard case.
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Other specifications of the Rickenbacker 4001 include:
- Model: Rickenbacker 4001
- Finish: Mapleglo (Natural)
- Body Type: Solid
- Body Wood: Maple
- Body Construction: Neck-through-body
- Neck Wood: Maple with Walnut/Shedua center stripe
- Fingerboard: Bound Rosewood
- Number of Frets: 20
- Fret Markers: Pearloid Triangle Inlays
- Neck Binding: White
- Scale Length: 33 1/4" (84.5 cm)
- Nut Width: 1 11/16" (42.9 mm)
- Neck Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8" (54 mm)
- Fingerboard Radius: Approximately 10"
- Pickups: 2 Rickenbacker Hi-Gain Single-Coil
- Neck Pickup: Hi-Gain
- Bridge Pickup: Four-Pole Hi-Gain
- Bridge: Rickenbacker Four-Saddle Adjustable Bridge with Mute
- Tailpiece: Rickenbacker
- Tuning Machines: Kluson 538 Open-Back Tuners
- Tuner Bushings: Black Plastic
- Hardware: Chrome
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
- Pickup Selector: 3-Way Toggle
- Output: Mono and Rick-O-Sound Stereo
- Truss Rods: Dual Adjustable
- Pickguard: Black
- Strings: 4-String Bass
- Hard Case
- 9 lbs 4 oz
- #7218
For more information about the Rickenbacker instrument, please contact us.
- Actual Weight
- 9.4
- Manufacturer
- Rickenbacker
- Series
- 4000
- Model
- 4001
- Color
- Maple Glo
- Condition
- Good
- Body Style
- Double Cutaway
- Strings
- 4
- Scale Length
- Medium Scale
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This 1974 Rickenbacker 4001 in classic Mapleglo captures the unmistakable look, feel, and tone of one of the most iconic bass guitars ever produced. Featuring a solid maple body with neck-through construction and a maple neck accented by a distinctive Walnut/Shedua center stripe, this vintage instrument showcases the timeless craftsmanship and elegant natural beauty that define Rickenbacker. The bound rosewood fingerboard, pearloid triangular inlays, white neck binding, and chrome hardware complete its unmistakable vintage aesthetic.
The neck features a comfortable 33 1/4" scale length, 1 11/16" nut width, and 20 frets, delivering the familiar feel and playability that have made the 4001 a favorite among generations of bass players. Period-correct appointments include Kluson 538 open-back tuners with black plastic bushings, a four-saddle adjustable bridge with mute, and the traditional Rickenbacker tailpiece.
Equipped with dual Rickenbacker Hi-Gain single-coil pickups, including a four-pole bridge pickup, this 4001 delivers the distinctive combination of punch, clarity, articulation, and growling midrange that defines the legendary Rickenbacker sound. Traditional dual volume and tone controls, a three-way pickup selector, and mono and Rick-O-Sound stereo outputs provide classic tonal versatility. Weighing 9 lbs. 4 oz., this beautiful Mapleglo example represents an exceptional piece of Rickenbacker history. Includes hard case.
***SCRATCHES ON TOP, BACK AND HEADSTOCK SEE PHOTOS***
Other specifications of the Rickenbacker 4001 include:
- Model: Rickenbacker 4001
- Finish: Mapleglo (Natural)
- Body Type: Solid
- Body Wood: Maple
- Body Construction: Neck-through-body
- Neck Wood: Maple with Walnut/Shedua center stripe
- Fingerboard: Bound Rosewood
- Number of Frets: 20
- Fret Markers: Pearloid Triangle Inlays
- Neck Binding: White
- Scale Length: 33 1/4" (84.5 cm)
- Nut Width: 1 11/16" (42.9 mm)
- Neck Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8" (54 mm)
- Fingerboard Radius: Approximately 10"
- Pickups: 2 Rickenbacker Hi-Gain Single-Coil
- Neck Pickup: Hi-Gain
- Bridge Pickup: Four-Pole Hi-Gain
- Bridge: Rickenbacker Four-Saddle Adjustable Bridge with Mute
- Tailpiece: Rickenbacker
- Tuning Machines: Kluson 538 Open-Back Tuners
- Tuner Bushings: Black Plastic
- Hardware: Chrome
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
- Pickup Selector: 3-Way Toggle
- Output: Mono and Rick-O-Sound Stereo
- Truss Rods: Dual Adjustable
- Pickguard: Black
- Strings: 4-String Bass
- Hard Case
- 9 lbs 4 oz
- #7218
For more information about the Rickenbacker instrument, please contact us.
- Actual Weight
- 9.4
- Manufacturer
- Rickenbacker
- Series
- 4000
- Model
- 4001
- Color
- Maple Glo
- Condition
- Good
- Body Style
- Double Cutaway
- Strings
- 4
- Scale Length
- Medium Scale
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