Rickenbacker 4001 Burgundyglo 1975

4-String Bass Guitar with Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Rickenbacker 4001 Burgundyglo 1975

Vintage

Description & Specs

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Maple
Body Details: Solid maple body with maple neck-through design and single-bound top
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: "U" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .89" (1st fret), .89" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 33 1/4"
Neck Details: Neck-through design with three piece maple/walnut/maple neck, bound rosewood fretboard, rounded triangle inlays, and twin truss rods with headstock adjustments
Electronics: Original single coil pickups and wiring harness, with 3-way toggle switch, volume/tone controls for each pickup, and mono/stereo "Ric-o-Sound" outputs. The pot codes date to 1974.
Pickup Measurements: 8.7k (neck), 7.8k (bridge)
Hardware: Original
Weight: 9lbs 5oz
Modifications/Repairs: None
Case Details: Original hardshell case. The top and bottom latches have broken, although the center latch still works.
Cosmetic Condition: The bass has aged nicely, with only minor blemishes on the front's glossy finish. The back has moderate buckle rash with a couple notable patches of finish wear, and there is light wear at the top of the headstock as well.
Serial Number: OB1116
Tech Notes: The bass plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and is currently set up with flatwound strings. The frets show minor wear, and both truss rods are adjustable. The pot codes date to 1974, while the serial number dates to 1975.
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