1978 Rickenbacker 4001 *PICS*

[StukaJU87]

This bass was purchased way back in the day by my friend's older brother. Over a year ago, he mentioned to me over drinks, that he was thinking about selling this. I told him I wanted it. I hadn't heard from him in over a year until about 2 weeks ago.

He called and asked if I was still interested. Of course I was. [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] Well, he has been up and down over selling this but made the plunge today. It is now in my arsenal. Crappy pics, but it is very close to mint condition.

LEMMY!!!!!!!!!

[SRD86]

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Wow very cool!
Just saw some motorhead videos this weekend

[Superfly]

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bloody hell.....that's gorgeous man...
Congratulations !!

[txcharvel]

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That is a cool bass, congrats on getting that one.

[jgcable]

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Thats awesome. Make sure you string it up LIGHT!!! Those older 4001 necks will twist bigtime with heavy strings. Do some research before you restring it. Nice bass bro.

[Bengal65]

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Just flat awesome! [img]/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img] One of those has been on my list too. The sounds of McCartney, Chris Squire and Geddy Lee come to mind! My list is slowing getting smaller since I aquired a new Ric 370/12. Those Rics are nicely built and still made in the good old USA. Congrats on you aquisition!

[StukaJU87]

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Thanks everyone!



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Thats awesome. Make sure you string it up LIGHT!!! Those older 4001 necks will twist bigtime with heavy strings. Do some research before you restring it. Nice bass bro.

[/ QUOTE ] Funny you mention that. He told me that the nut on it is for light strings. He had it installed years ago. The strings on it now are a bit heavy and they don't fit all the way into the slots. Plays fine though as is. I guess with lighter strings it will be tip top. Thanks John.

[bonghits]

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Nice one Scott! Now I understand why you did what you did! "wink""wink" [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[StukaJU87]

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Bengal, the original owner was a huge Yes and Rush fan. That's why he bought it. He said it was $275 brand new at Sam Ash. [img]/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img] Of course, his memory may have faded over time.

[StukaJU87]

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Nice one Scott! Now I understand why you did what you did! "wink""wink" [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[/ QUOTE ] Mike, you're too funny. By Friday, I'll be the one going, "wink, wink". [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[yabba]

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that is _sick_!

I've always loved Ric basses. run that though a couple hundred watts of tubes and watch out. so punchy and warm

[bonghits]

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Nice one Scott! Now I understand why you did what you did! "wink""wink" [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[/ QUOTE ] Mike, you're too funny. By Friday, I'll be the one going, "wink, wink". [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[/ QUOTE ]Hells YEAH!! Scott, I'm not worthy. [img]/images/graemlins/notworthy.gif[/img]

[Bengal65]

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I love the "Mapleglow" finish too! Rics have always been reasonably priced too. They haven't gone wild like the other big manufacturer's.

[Budman68]

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<font color="aqua">whoa!!!

Congrats on a great purchase, my friend, that is friggin beautiful!! [img]/images/graemlins/toast.gif[/img]


I still can't believe how they robbed Jacksons' sharkie inlays... [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] </font>

[hippietim]

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