1975 Rickenbacker 4001

Initially developed as a deluxe, two-pickup upgrade to Rickenbacker’s 4000 bass, the Rickenbacker 4001 bass guitar has become a notable model for its long list of famous players. First released in 1961 with production lasting through the very early ‘80s, the 4001 has earned fans in bass players like Lemmy Kilmister, Kim Gordon, Rick James, and Geddy Lee. The extra pickup was added to the 4001 to widen tonal possibilities and up the bass frequency response.Body: Bound Maple with a gloss Fireglo finish.Neck: Bound Maple/Walnut with a Rosewood fingerboard, 33.25” scale length, 1 11/16” nut width, triangle pearl inlays, 20 frets.Pickups/Hardware: Two single coil pickups, 2x volume/2x tone controls/3-way pickup selector/Rick-O-Sound & Standard jacks, single ply white pickguard, open gear tuning keys (replacements).Cosmetics: This bass is in great condition. This bass has light surface scratches throughout. It has various nicks, dings, and scuffs. There are some dings and scuffs near the