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Rickenbacker is one of the most traditional guitar brands, enjoying enduring support from many musicians.
This model is the historic 4001, considered a legendary instrument.
The 4001 is an upgraded version of the company's first model, the 4000, featuring added pickups. It is the predecessor to the current flagship model, the 4003.
Many legendary musicians, including Paul McCartney (The Beatles), Chris Squire (Yes), and Cliff Burton (Metallica), favored the 4001, taking the world by storm.
Perhaps influenced by its design—a maple through-neck and maple wing material—it delivers a characteristically tight, punchy low end.
Yet it avoids excessive darkness, offering a slight compression feel and open nuance—a major appeal of the Rickenbacker 4001.
Fully meeting the essential requirements for a bass, this instrument excels across genres: heavy ensembles, pop, R&B, and beyond.
Some pot dates are partially obscured by solder, but the following markings are visible: “●●● -7330”, “137-733●”, ‘1377330’, and “137-73●●”.
Based on a comprehensive evaluation of these, the approximate year has been determined.
Approximately 60% of the frets remain.
The truss rod is in good condition.
The neck is in good condition.
The body and finish show numerous playing scratches and tarnish on metal parts, commensurate with its age.
A large scratch is particularly visible on the back of the body.
The electronics are in good condition.
The bridge has been replaced, but the original bridge is included.
Controls: 3-way pickup selector, neck pickup volume, bridge pickup volume, neck pickup tone, bridge pickup tone
Nut width: 42.6mm
Bridge string spacing: 18mm
Scale length: 34 inches
Year of manufacture: 1973
Country of manufacture: USA
For setup, we use D'Addario EXL strings, trusted by professional musicians.
Characterized by a powerful attack and rich harmonics, they deliver performance truly worthy of being called the standard.
These high-quality strings maximize the instrument's performance and character, so please enjoy them together.
Delivered after being adjusted for playability by GIB craftsmen.
Accessories: Hard case
Text: Shunsuke Saga
Inspection: Yamamoto
Product Photos: Terama
item will be packed with a hard cardboard box.
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