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Rickenbacker
Highlights:

Superb example of early 70s rickenbacker , all original and with rare toaster pickup, checkerboard binding and long triangle inlays,

Complete with original black tolex hard case, this instrument is the quintessential Ricky, and a rare one too.

Light weight , low action, thunderous tone and in incredible condition, especially considering this beauty is 53 years old.

Some filled holes behind the headstock indicating it had different tuners at some point but the original ones are back on it and they are perfectly functional.

A phenomenal player and great collector piece.

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Additional information
Brand

rickenbacker
Model

4001
Finish

jetglo
Made In

US
Year

1973
Body Material

maple
Condition

Excellent (Used)
Neck Material

Maple
Fretboard Material

Rosewood
Pickup Configuration

Single Coil
Pickup System

Passive
Number of Strings

4-String

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1973 RICKENBACKER 4001 BASS IN JETGLO FINISH WITH ORIGINAL HARD CASE
1973 RICKENBACKER 4001 BASS IN JETGLO FINISH WITH ORIGINAL HARD CASE
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