Vintage guitars for sale: Rickenbacker Bass

Rickenbacker guitars and bass guitars have a rich history that dates back to the 1940s, when the company was founded by Adolph Rickenbacker and George Beauchamp. At first, the company produced lap steel guitars and electric guitars with horseshoe magnet pickups, but it wasn??t until the 1950s that Rickenbacker began to make its mark on the music industry

In the early 1950s, Rickenbacker introduced the Combo series of guitars and basses. These were some of the first electric instruments ... more

The Rickenbacker 4000 is one of the most interesting basses ever. Very rare these days are many clean originals. This is a wonderful Fireglo 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. It has extra screw holes hidden under the gard as seen in our pics. Its serial... more

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

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

The Rickenbacker Guitar has been quite a famous brand for over 60 years. The Beatles, The Who & The Byrds were all playing their famous guitars & basses early on in their careers for their bright tone & playability. Their most famous basses were clearly the 4000 & 4001 solid body models played by so many famous peeps. This is a very rare & last of its type, a neck thru body factory ??Lefty?? 1977 4001 Bass in mint all original shape. This is a special example in its glorious ... more

Up for sale, a 1973 Rickenbacker 4001 in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. Produced in the first quarter of '73, this Rickenbacker is one of the very last to retain a bevy of features seen from 1969-72 including checkerboard binding, full-width triangular fretboard inlays, a distinctive squared-off bridge pickup surround, and a Toaster Top neck pickup
Featuring neck through body construction and strung with roundwound 45-100 strings that ... more

Beautiful single owner 1973 Rickenbacker 4001 stereo bass guitarMaple Glo finish, production on guitar started in 1973 finished in 1974, Local pick up only
Guitar has been refinished-
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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1973 Rickenbacker 4001 in its original Mapleglo finish. It has a great playing flame maple neck with good frets. It's all original and 100% complete with the exception of the hand rest. A later road case is included. This bass is in great condition with some minor nicks + dings, light belt buckle wear and other minor cosmetic wear. The bass itself remains structurally sound with no cracks, breaks or repairs. All ... 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

Up for sale, a 1974 Rickenbacker 4001 in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Featuring neck through maple body construction, this Rickenbacker thumps and growls with the best and offers healthy sustain, boasting the original Mapleglo gloss finish. The bass weighs 9lbs 7oz, strung with fresh 45-100 roundwound strings, delivering plenty of midrange power and punch via the two original Hi-Gain pickups. This 4001 has been ... more

Rickenbacker 4001
Year: 1978 (May)
Serial: RE2546
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 0 92 "
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 0 91 "
Weight: 9lbs 13 oz's
Comes in a Hard Case
Professionally setup for optimal tone and playability Truly stage or studio ready!
Vintage done just right This 1978 Rickenbacker Bass is about as cool as you can get. Starting with its crazy visual appeal and getting to the heart of things with its sonic capabilities, once this Jetlo beauty is in your hands,... 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

The Rickenbacker 4001 is one of the most interesting basses ever. This is an affordable Mapleglo finished example w / a maple neck-thru body design w / maple body halves, triangle pearl inlays & a desirable checkerboard bound body, she has a slightly later hi-gain pickup w / great tone, a replacement black??gard, its missing 1 of the original Grover tuners w / another type. Its serial # plate is wearing its ??MF?? code that dates to June 1973. It also has a Bad Ass bridge for far better ... more

1973 Rickenbacker 4001
Jetglo finish
Hardshell case

Plays and sounds great??. But then you can probably see that, it??s a great player
350 00 International shipping
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This Guitar Is Located At Our Brick'n'Mortar Store In San Diego, CA
1978 Rickenbacker 4001 Bass In Fireglo
In Excellent Overall Condition - Playwear Is Relatively Light For A 46 Year Old Instrument - Original Finish Does Show Small Marks, Nicks / Scratches
Original Pickups And Electronics
Original Hardware
Original Frets In Excellent Condition
Weighs In At 9 Pounds 10 Ounces
Nut Width: 1 72 "
Neck Depth: .89" At The 1st Fret - .91" At The 12th Fret
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Rickenbacker 4001 Bass Guitar 1974, 4 String Natural wood In Good Condition with aftermarket case .... more

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RICKENBACKER 4001 . 1976 . BASS , Fretless & unlined .The real deal . Hard to find at this vintage . And condition . Needs no description . Is what it is . See pictures . Plays tune perfect stays in tune . Case is there . A little beat up . Has extra switch craft switch .And Schaller male pegs . This is a good one . Original pegs have male steel threaded inserts . Very rare and clean . Flat wounds always used . Clean finger board . These basses are no longer in production . Excellent ... more

Missing one volume knob and pickup guard
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1978 Rickenbacker 4001 Fretless Fireglo Electric Bass Guitar. Bass has been sitting in collection and is in good playing condition. It has some minor blemishes as a 45 year old bass that has been played would.... more

Broken Handle on case
Original Jetglo Finish Shows Cosmetic Playwear Throughout Including Dings And Scratches
Frets Are In Very Good Condition
Maple Body
Maple Neck
Bound Rosewood Fingerboard
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This is a vintage 1975 Rickenbacker 4001 bass with a Mapleglo natural finish. This classic bass stands out with its unique and immediately recognizable sound. Features the famous Rick-O-Sound stereo output, and sounds awesome with rich low end under its throaty Rick growl. It's a monster player and feels amazing
All its hardware is original, but it is missing its bridge mute and its G saddle has an extra filed slot. Its neck pickup is also original but has been professionally rewound by ... more

1982 Rickenbacker 4003 Jetglo Finish Electric Bass Guitar w / OHSC
This Bass Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks
In Very Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
All Original
Original Frets Show Wear But Are Playable (See Photos)
Jetglo Finish Shows Moderate Playwear
Maple Body And Neck
Rosewood Fingerboard
Weight 9lbs 4oz
Nut Width 1 655 "
Neck Depth At 1st Fret .97 "
Neck Depth At 12th Fret .97 "
Comes With Original Hardshell Case
Made In ... more

1982 Rickenbacker 4001
LIGHTLY USEDNEWLY SET UP PLAYS GREAT CASE INCLUDED PICK UP PREFERRED - PHILADELPHIA AREA.
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This Rickenbacker 4001 electric bass guitar, serial #TG2795, is a classic model from 1980 with a solid black body. It features a 4-string configuration and 20 frets, perfect for right-handed players. The guitar comes with a padded gig bag for safe transportation and storage.

The brand is well-known in the music industry, and this bass guitar is no exception. It's ideal for musicians of any skill level, especially those who are looking for a high-quality instrument for live ... more

Mint Conditon like New Fireglow 2020 Rickenbacker 4003S Bass w / 2015 Rickenbacker Toaster Pickup & Hipshot Tailpiece made for Rickenbacker Bass's and made better than the Original Rickenbacker Tail Piece, and easier to do set ups with. The Strings lay nicely perfect and it gives it a better sound. The Bass has been completely set up with "ERNIE BALL" Flatwound 45-100 Strings. Neck is completely Perfect, with a Beautiful Laquer Job from the factory on the neck. Also Comes with a ... more

Classic 1980 Rickenbacker Bass in great condition for being 44 years old! The serial number is TF 2137, you can look up this bass on the SN decoder: https: / / www rickenbacker com / serial-number-decoder-2 /

I don't play this bass nearly enough to keep, it deserves an owner that will actually get some good use out of it. All original hardware included, I did remove the pickup cover as most Rick players do, but that cover is included as well
There is some wear on the body ... more

NOS 1976 Rickenbacker Bass Potentiometers Pots
New old stock
See photos for exact condition
See my ebay store for more vintage music items
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1974 Rickenbacher 40011970s Morley Wah Pedal350w Fender Bass AmpPeavy 2x15 bass cabinet / 2 eminence speakers 12 String Takamine semi acousticEpiphone Les Paul
I'm selling my gear and will deliver in Canada only.
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Trades / part ex welcome for electric guitars, acoustics or basses

Any enquiries: 07918922858

Can deliver or cash on collection
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1967 RICKENBACKER 4005 Bass - made in USA - PROJECT :
* body & neck ONLY
* fingerboard was sanded down
* needs a new fingerboard & body routs filled & parts
* some original parts of it are offered in our EBAY SHOP
* original 4005 basses are selling for 11 000 Euros
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RICKENBACKER 4001 Jetglo, April 1978
Da er leider nur noch sehr selten gespielt wird, soll dieser Rickenbacker Bass in gute Hände abgeben werden
Der Bass ist technisch einwandfrei (was bei 4001ern leider häufig nicht der Fall ist, da die Spannstäbe im Hals oft falsch eingestellt werden - ist bei diesem aber definitiv nicht)
Natürlich hat er aber altersbedingte, normale Nutzungsspuren, die sich insgesamt aber in Grenzen halten
Er ist unverbastelt und wiegt um ... more

1975 Rickenbacker 4001 in Jetglo / black
Passed down / inherited from my father. Not sure if he owned it from new but it's been in the family for as long as I can remember and I'm the not so old age of 46
In pretty much flawless condition throughout, 2 small areas of coating damage, one on the head stock and the other beside the front strap pin. There's also a small area of belt rash on the back but very hard to photograph and it's not broken the lacquer
Pretty sure the pickups ... more

Rickenbacker 4003 Bass 1984, MapleGlo with Hard Case (Pre-Owned)
It easy to love the Rickenbacker 4003! With its timeless, retro look & big, twangy sound, they’re always a favourite. This example is from 1984 and in pretty good shape all things considered
Minimal fret wear. Some damage to the finish at the lower edge at the binding forearm area. A number of scuffs ... more

1978 Rickenbacker 4001 with original case
I've owned this bass for around 30 years. It's in good overall condition. It plays great, it has had a replacement bridge pickup (Original pickup included in sale in case you want to have it re-wound).
Also included is original case which needs some attention (hole on back, latches need replacing)
Please note: The bass is in Bridgnorth, Shropshire for collection - Please contact me for a price to deliver - I can do anywhere in the Midlands ... more

rare
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1974 RICKENBACKER 4001 / 4003 BASS CASE - made in USA :
* BOTTOM padding removed, cos it was used for al longer bass=check pic 2
* tolex has some wear & rips
* all latches are working fine
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