Vintage guitars for sale: Rickenbacker Bass

VINTAGE 1972 RICKENBACKER 4001 BASS IN JETGLO WITH HARD SHELL CASE. GREAT CONDITION FOR A 53 YEAR OLD. STRAIGHT NECK. SMALL AMOUNT OF FRET WEAR. SOME PLAYER WEAR ON THE BACKSIDE AND A HOLE DRILLED PRESUMABLY FOR A STRAP BUTTON. EVERYTHING WORKS FINE. A CLASSIC OF ITS KIND. FINAL NO RETURN SALE ON THIS BASS. ASK QUESTIONS. $$$$$PAYPAL ONLY$$$$$ NO TRADES OR OFFERS. CONTINENTAL USA 48 STATE SHIPPING ONLY. NO P O. BOX OR FREIGHT FORWARDING LOCATION SHIP.
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Up for sale, a 1974 Rickenbacker 4001 complete with a hardshell case. Featuring neck-through maple body construction, this Rickenbacker is a cosmetically unique example with a bold Fireglo gloss finish paired with original black plastics. The pickups include a Lollar Horseshoe pickup in the bridge position and a later (circa 1990s) Hi-Gain at the neck
The Horseshoe channels the best Rickenbacker tones of the 1960s, with real chrome-plated horseshoe magnets and Alnico slug pole pieces for ... more

Rickenbacker 4001 1976 w original case and pickup cover
Place of Manufacture: California, USA
Year of manufacture: 1976
Finish: White aged to off white
Case: Comes with original Rickenbacker case. Case is in Good (-) shape with some dings, marks, expected wear for its age and a strip of tape that runs along the corner. Case latches / hinges, etc are fully-working
Operational Condition: Fully-Functional. Tuners, truss rod, electronics all work great Frets are in good shape and the ... more

Rickenbacker 1975 4001 Mapleglo Vintage Electric Bass w / Case (Pre-Owned) Rickenbacker 1975 4001 Mapleglo Vintage Electric Bass w / Case (Pre-Owned)
Rickenbacker 1975 4001 Mapleglo Vintage Electric Bass w / Case (Pre-Owned)
The Rickenbacker 4001 is an electric bass that was manufactured by Rickenbacker as a two-pickup ... more

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1989 Rickenbacker 4003 in Midnight Blue BT (Black Trim). It has a great playing neck with great frets. It's all original with the exception of the strap buttons and is 100% complete with the exception of the black hand rest / pickup cover. The original hardshell case is included. There is a light footprint in the finish indicating another mounting plate being installed at one time, but the original is back in ... more

NOS 1976 Rickenbacker Bass Potentiometers Pots
New old stock
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rickenbacker 4001 . Condition is Used. Shipped with UPS Ground.... more

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1982 Rickenbacker prototype of the 4003S-5 string bass in its original Jetglo finish. It's labeled "4003-5 Special" inside the control cavity. This bass is featured on page 85 of The Rickenbacker Electric Bass book by Paul D. Boyer. It has a good playing neck with great frets. It's all original and 100% complete along with its original hardshell case. It has lots of nicks + dings, finish checking, some finish ... more

An uncommon Rickenbacker 4001FL made in December 1976. Overall a clean bass with some small signs of use. Fully functional truss rods and adjustable action. What a growl, too! The neck is mighty comfortable and conducive to fast movement.

Neck width at nut: 1 64??
Neck width at 12th position: 2 08??
Weight: 9 lbs. 9 5 oz

There is a small cloudy patch in the finish on the back of the body along with a handful of dings closer to the jack plate. Chrome is missing from ... more

Unveil your musical creativity with the 1972 Rickenbacker 4001 Electric Bass Guitar, a legendary choice for both players and collectors alike. Sporting a vibrant red body color, this four-string bass guitar embodies the iconic style and exceptional craftsmanship synonymous with the Rickenbacker brand The Model 4001 is known for its rich, warm sound and durable construction, making it a favorite for performances and studio sessions. An ideal gift for the music enthusiast or a seasoned musician, ... more

1979 Rickenbacker 4005 Jetglo Bass, Clean Vintage w Original Case
Collector-Grade! Here is a beautiful vintage 1979 Rickenbacker 4005 in Jetglo Black. The last of the original 4005's! This version sounds great with the same great construction but the hotter pickups versus the toasters. The condition is excellent. We can't really note any condition issues besides some light surface marks. These are hard to find but in this condition is even more difficult. Comes with the original ... more

Up for sale, a 1967 Rickenbacker 4005 bass in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. A rare vintage Ric bass with small production totals, the semi-hollow 4005 was only offered from 1965-71, with very few examples produced in Mapleglo
Featuring a carved maple body and heavily figured bubble maple back framed by zipper binding, the 4005's body is essentially an elongated version of Ric's 300 series guitars, complete with a bound rosewood ... more

Up for sale, a 1982 Rickenbacker 4001 in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. This 4003 boasts a Burgundyglo gloss finish, a rare custom color which hasn??t been offered by Rickenbacker in decades. Featuring neck through maple body construction, this Rickenbacker offers distinctive midrange-forward growl and broad thump via the Hi-Gain pickup pair. Weighing 9lbs 12oz, this 4001 has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with 45-100 roundwound strings, ... more

1980 Rickenbacker 4001 Bass In White Finish
This Bass Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks
In Very Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
Finish Shows Heavy Fading And Checking With Some Cosmetic Playwear Including Various Small Dings, Marks, And Scratches Throughout
A-String Saddle Screw Replaced And Non-Adjustable, Slightly Sharp Intonation On That String Only
Small Fingerboard / Finish Crack As Shown
All Original Pickups And Electronics
Pots Date To Late 1979
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The Rickenbacker 4000 is one of the most interesting basses ever. Very rare these days are many clean originals. This is a wonderful Mapleglo finished example w / a maple neck-thru design w / nice maple body halves??dot inlays, unbound neck & body, 1 Horseshoe pickup w / mono electronics, large headstock w / walnut wings & the rarest item, its clear lucite thumb rest. Its white??gard is clean as are its tuners. Its serial # plate is wearing its ??GF?? code that dates to June 1967 & ... more

This is a very clean & extremely good looking 1976 Rickenbacker 4001 Fretless Bass that has all the right stuff. Its Fireglo finish as yellowed a bit & is worn in w / a cool factor & a ton of Patina. Its fretless fingerboard is nicely figured w / a ton of finish wear from regular use. Its got both its original rhythm & bridge pickups. Plays & intonates quite well. It??s got a rare neck thru of maple w / a single walnut stripe. Its very good overall & ready to use & ... more

Vintage 1974 Rickenbacker Model 4001 Bass Guitar - Fireglo
This classic bass is in excellent ready to play condition. All electronics are 100%. The frets are very good with plenty of life left and the neck is nice and straight. There is a 1" spot above the pickguard where the finish is worn (see pics). Otherwise, cosmetically, this instrument is in very good shape exhibiting only minor wear from normal playing and handling over time. Includes gig bag.... more

This Rickenbacker electric bass guitar is a vintage 1979 Fireglo model with a solid body type and 4 string configuration. It is a right-handed instrument made by the well-known brand Rickenbacker. This model 4001 bass guitar is highly sought after by musicians and collectors alike, and is perfect for those who appreciate the classic sound of a high-quality bass guitar. Whether you're a professional musician looking for the perfect instrument for your gigs, or a collector looking to add a piece ... more

Rickenbacker 4003 1984 Jetglo Bass Guitar with hardshell case and extra one piece pickguard See pics for exact condition
Serial number XE0455
This was my main gigging bass for a few years and has been used extensively in the studio. It works perfectly. I am playing more guitar these days and have not used it much in the last 10 years
It has accumulated a collection of chips and dings in its ~ 40 year life and the low E tuning key is slightly bent. These are visible on the photos
To my ear this bass has the distinctive Ricci sound but is smoother and... more