Up for sale, a 1973 Rickenbacker 4000 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. A sleek Jetglo-finished example of Rickenbacker's stripped down 4000 model, this bass features maple set-neck construction and a single Hi-Gain pickup in the bridge position. The bass delivers punchy, midrange-forward growl, treble grind and broad thump (particularly with the Tone knob rolled back). Weighing 8lbs 12oz, this Rickenbacker 4000 benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 45-105 roundwound strings, easy-playing action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Chunky C, measuring .935” 1st fret, .955” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, gloss-finished, dot inlay
-Frets: Slender, faint wear beneath the A and D strings on frets 2-6
-Scale Length: 33 1/2”
-Nut: 1.650”
-Headstock: Lucite truss rod cover
-Tuners: Open-gear, clover buttons

Body Specs:

-Wood: Maple
-Pickups: Hi-Gain
-Electronics: Volume, Tone
-Harness: Untouched solder, CTS pots date to 30th week of ‘73
-Hardware: Bridge with adjustable mute, pickup surround (chrome-plated, pickup cover in case)
-Serialization: Engraved on jack plate, ML-prefix translates to December, 1973
-Plastics: One-ply pickguard, pointer knobs

The gloss Jetglo finish exhibits an area of buckle rash on the back, some minor scuffs and finish chips along the lower bout perimeter, and some small dings from light use. The gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean with a few shallow marks.

The original black tolex hardshell case is included.