A 1978 Rickenbacker 4001 in Mapleglo (natural) finish is a highly sought-after vintage bass, characterized by its neck-through-body maple construction, Rosewood fretboard with triangle inlays, and iconic bright, punchy tone. This era often features high-gain pickups, dual-volume/tone controls, and stereo (“Rick-O-Sound”) output. Expect a slim neck profile and significant natural sustain.

This 4001 play like butter, both truss rods are operational, the neck is straight and the action is low. This has a replaced wiring harness (originals included and fully functioning except for the TRS output jack) and as far as we can tell the rest is all original.

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Listed2 months ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • 4001
Finish
  • Natural - Mapleglo
Categories
Year
  • 1978
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Body Material
  • Maple
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active / Passive Pickups
  • Passive Pickups
Neck Material
  • Maple
Active Preamp
  • No Preamp
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Model Family
Number of Strings
  • 4-String
Series
Pickup Configuration
  • SS
Color Family
  • Tan
  • Natural
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Finish Features
  • Matching Headstock
Number of Frets
  • 20

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