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1966 Rick 4005 Mapleglo with a new Micromark 801 great sound for a very small amp, less than 11 lbs and puts out about 50 watts

I recently sold my Fender Bassman 25 and bought the new MicroMark 801 which is great for its size and convenience. Weighs 11 lbs and puts out every bit of 50 watts plus. It really compliments my 1966 Rickenbacker 4005 Mapleglo.

Peter,

Following your advice within the register I found my records but did not see the image manager, where should i look. Thanks

According to the register there are only 84 4005s listed. I wonder what percentage of the total this represents. Does Rickenbacker offer anything like this?

How do I post pictures of my 4005 to the Register and my signature on all notices and responses? I have been manually adding 1 picture to each notice but would like to have this done manually.

Is there a way to determine how many 4005s were made each year from 1966 - 1984 and even better in a given year.

The MM 810 weighs in at 11lbs. Compared to my FB25 at 34 lbs a big improvement.

My Fender Bassman 25 weighs about 33lbs, feels heavier and has much more power than i need for a small practice amp. Just went and tested the Markbass Micromark and was very impressed. At 9 lbs and 50 w it is a good alternative. Markbass is now selling the better version of this called the Micromark...

I currently have a Fender Bassman 25 which works very well and sounds better than it size and power would suggest. Problem is that it is very heavy and i am looking at something smaller, lighter in weight. I have been looking at the Micromark and Micromark 801. REviews are strong but price is very h...

Thanks everyone great suggestions, will let you know which works best - Zymol or Simichrome

As noted in a previous message i recently purchased a 1966 Rick 4005. While the guitar is in excellent condition i would like the tuning keys to be a bit cleaner. I tried using a silver polish carefully but had limited results. there is a little bit of tarnish. Any thoughts on the best way to remove.

Thanks everyone appreciate the information.

Does anyone know what the original price of an early Rickenbacker 4005.

Here are the pictures of my new 1966 Rickenbacker 4005 Mapleglo. The bass is in perfect condition. It was in a collection for most of its life and not played as evidenced by the pictures.

what does the WB stand for. I have noticed that 4005s w the top rounded off do not carry this designation vs the 4005s w the squared edges top and bottom do.
can anyone tell me. thanks