The Rickenbacker 4001 is an electric bass that was manufactured by Rickenbacker as a two- pickup "deluxe" version of their first production bass, the single-pickup model 4000. This design, created by Roger Rossmeisl, was manufactured between 1961 and 1981, when it was replaced by an updated version dubbed the Rickenbacker 4003. [3]

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 l...

In the guide that follows, we'll break down the key vintage and modern Rickenbacker bass models currently available on Reverb. Click on the images below to see individual listings for each Rickenbacker model and period. The 4001 was made from 1961 until the early '80s and is really quite similar to the current 4003 models.

From Liverpool in 1963 to the present day, this instrument meticulously recreates the greatest ancestor of the industry standard bass guitar. It is authentic in every detail, even to the …

Rickenbacker 4000 series basses are easily recognised by their distinctive crested-wave body shape. Model 4001 was a two pickup deluxe version of the 4000 - with maple and walnut through-neck construction, triangle inlays and checkered binding throughout.

Since the time he obtained his Bass in 1965, Paul McCartney’s original Rickenbacker 4001S bass (actually made in 1964) has “evolved” through Numerous modifications. Using the 4001C64 …

2011年4月25日 · The original series of Rickenbacker 4001 basses were introduced in 1961. They have the distinctive body shape that is shared with the other 4000 series basses, and you have seen some of rock’s greats play these, including Geddy Lee, Chris Squire, Paul McCartney and Lemmy from Motorhead.

This original vintage 1978 Autumnglo 4001 bass guitar is in excellent condition. The only thing that keeps it from being pretty much perfect is a small nick on the binding (s...

2021年11月12日 · Inspired by his new creation, Rossmeisl went on to build the first model 4001 bass later that year. In addition to the existing ‘horseshoe’ pickup – the revolutionary device that launched the electric guitar market in 1931 – a second bespoke-designed four-pole ‘toaster’ pickup was added in the neck position.

Great condition for this 45 years old Rickenbacker 4001 Bass in very rare Ruby Red finish. Low action, that thunderous tone only a ricky can achieve and a beautiful and very hard to find finish. This marvellous instrument is completely original beside one replaced tuner screw.