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In the 1930s, Rickenbacker, who introduced the world's first mass-produced electric guitar (a lap steel commonly known as a "flying pan") to the world, entered the solid-body electric guitar market several years after Fender and Gibson. It was late 1954.
In 1957, the company announced its first Model 4000 base.
This model became the basis of the 4001, which later became synonymous with Rickenbacker basses.
The deluxe version of the 4000, the 4001, has bindings on the body top and neck, a triangular position on the fingerboard, and an additional front pickup for a richer sound variation.
The product that appeared in 1961 at the same time as the 4001 is the "RICKENBACKER 4001S".
The 4001S was not introduced in the catalog when it was first announced, and it seems that it was not widely distributed because it was treated as a special order.
It was introduced in the catalog as an export model from 1964, and many of them were shipped to England through Rose Maurice, the importer at the time.
It was Paul McCartney's favorite that made the existence of this model known to the world, but other famous British artists are also listed.
The 4001S in the photo is a 1965 model with an impressive Fire Glow finish that leaves almost no red fading.
Originally, there were few 4001S of this age, and it was Paul's favorite, so there are few 4001S on the market.
The unique body shape that makes it instantly recognizable as a Rickenbacker was designed by Roger Rothmeisle, who moved to Fender in the 1960s and worked on acoustic guitars.
The shape from the cutaway to the tip of the horn has a wave crest as a motif.
It has a body structure in which the maple center is sandwiched between maple wings from both sides.
The waist part is well chamfered to fit the player's body.
The neck is made of maple, the same as the body, and has a structure that integrates even the body end called a through neck.
It has a 33.4-inch scale, slightly shorter than the Fender, and a 20-fret African rosewood fingerboard.
Two straight grooves are dug on the underside, and a U-shaped truss rod is inserted from the head side.
This rod is completely different from ordinary rods and cannot be handled without a proper understanding of its structure.
The black nut, which is one of the features of Rickenbacker, is made of bakelite.
The headstock also adopts a cresting wave design that matches the body.
From 1963, a tuner with a small base plate was adopted, and the width was reshaped to be slim.
Headwings are left over from early 4000s or walnut.
The nameplate, which doubles as a truss rod cover, is slightly thinner and shorter due to the change in head shape.
The truss rod cover has a white finish after printing the brand logo on the back side of the transparent acrylic plate.
The tuners are from Kluson and have 3/8" diameter safety string posts.
A guitar toaster top is mounted on the front, and a horseshoe pickup is mounted on the rear.
The magnets are different but both are single coils and the wire is #44AWG.
It is a monaural output specification equipped with an independent volume/tone control and selector.
The large adjustable bridge assembly, which was adopted from 1962, is made of die-cast aluminum.
It consists of three sections: a base plate that also serves as a tailpiece, a bridge with an adjustable saddle, and a rubber mute that moves up and down instead of a slide mute.
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1972 Rickenbacker 4001 “Jetglo” Crushed Pearl & Checker Binding”
A rare jet glow finish on a 1972 Model 4001 with a checkered bound body that has been around since the 1960s!
The fingerboard inlay, called the crossed triangle, that extends to the edge of the fingerboard is a type called crushed pearl inlay, which has been around since the 1960s, and seems to be a vintage Rickenbacker.
maintains looks
In terms of specs, the front pickup is a toaster pickup and the rear pickup is a high-gain pickup, which is from the late 1960s.This model has a well-balanced volume and sound, making it popular among players. This is the specification
The aircraft we found this time has some wear and tear on the exterior, which is appropriate for the model year, but the overall condition is good, it is in excellent condition, the playing condition is also good, and the contents include a low-cut capacitor. I keep the full original except for passing
This is a rare color Ricken bass with a rock-like sound that is a little different from Fender and Gibson.
Pot Date / Vol 137 7232 x2 137 7228 x3
Detailed information
Product Name Rickenbacker 1972 4001 "Jetglo" "Crushed Pearl Maker & Checker Binding"
Brand Rickenbacker
Model Number/Model 1972 4001 "Jetglo" "Crushed Pearl Maker & Checker Binding"
Instrument classification Vintage
Year 1972
Grade 3+[EX]: Standard condition appropriate for the age.
Color system black/gray system
pickup passive
pickup configuration
Number of frets: 20 frets or less
neck scale long
Body material maple
Fingerboard material rosewood
Neck material maple
case hard case