Rickenbacker 4001 Mapleglo 1979

4-String Bass Guitar with Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Rickenbacker 4001 Mapleglo 1979

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 neck through body with maple wings
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: "D" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .93" (1st fret), .95" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 33 1/4"
Neck Details: Neck-through body design with two piece maple neck and walnut center strip, bound rosewood fretboard, and triangle inlays. Both truss rods are accessible at the headstock; the treble-side rod is stripped and will not adjust.
Electronics: The pickups have been replaced, with a Seymour Duncan mini-humbucker in the neck position and Seymour Duncan blade humbucker in the bridge. The wiring harness is original, with 3-way toggle switch, volume/tone controls for each pickup, and mono and stereo "Ric-o-sound" outputs. The pot codes date to 1978.
Pickup Measurements: N/A due to wiring scheme
Hardware: The bridge pickup mounting hardware has been replaced.
Weight: 9lbs 4oz
Modifications/Repairs: Both pickups have been replaced.
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The bass shows mild cosmetic wear overall, with numerous small blemishes on the glossy finish and some tarnish on the hardware. There are several small dings on the front and edges of the body, as well as a couple on the back of the neck. The back of the body has mild buckle rash as well.
Serial Number: SE2576
Tech Notes: The bass plays well with medium-low action, and is currently set up with 40-90 extra light strings. The treble-side truss rod is stripped and cannot be tightened without replacement; the bass-side rod is adjustable, although it is at its maximum point. The neck has light relief, consistent on both sides, and the frets are narrow and fairly low with minor wear. The pot codes date to 1978, and the serial number dates to 1979.
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