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... returning back to the original thread - I'll try and get more info on what actually happened with the neck repair, for interested parties.

....and thank you Ken for your very kind words. A few pints are owed if we ever meet in person.

... and now I ve seen the pic above, we wont trim the ...

Sorry... I've arrived far too late to this thread...logged in last night and didnt spot it. Yes....this is indeed the one we had discussions about previously. It is the real thing with no horseshoe and a (albeit very good) neck repair otherwise its in good nick.. The neck is straight and plays well ...

Anyone else like to own one ? The owner is considering offers for the bass described earlier in this thread. See the rickenbackers for sale section in this forum.

The 'volute' on the 1964 4001s which is the subject of this thread, is not like Andrew's. Its an area which is actually flat and extends onto the neck. This is why I felt it might be reinforcement, added when the neck was repaired. Its nicely done and does not affect the playability at all. Ill ask ...

Thanks to everyone for such a great response and especially to Andrew for the pics of the pickup.
I showed my friend the owner, who for the time being wants to remain anonymous, and he was simply overwhelmed with yoiur info. Huge thanks. He now remebers sending it back to rose morris about 1970ish ...

I recently posted a thread in the appraisal forum and JohnWilli kindly posted some pics for me.I thought I'd bring it to the attention of the wider community who might like to see some pics of this rare, and well-used bass. It belongs to a friend who bought it in 1967 and has played it ever since ...