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I think it's time for a new 4001 signature model.

I was watching YouTube a few days ago and saw a "Thumping Thursday" video from Norms rare guitars that featured a Jetglo 4001 similar to this model.They didnt seem to know too much about the model, but it was in stunning condition. Theyre cant be to many of these out there in the wild. Anyone else ...

Outstanding, and congrats! Bet it sounds great. Original case too?

collin wrote: Wed Mar 19, 2025 3:59 pm ...There is something about the slightly compromised intonation of a 6-saddle bridge on these guitars that gives it a distinctive sound...

People make a similar remark about the traditional Telecaster bridge - six strings but only three barrels. I think I believe it.

It never ceases to amuse me how many discussions I’ve been involved in where people criticise Rics for the features, comfort etc, and I’ve pointed out that the 4004 solves pretty much all these ‘problems’, and the reaction has been tumbleweed...

But the 4004 also sounds very different from a ...

nixdad,

Thanks for the reply.

Yes, the neck is straight and the four bridge springs are correctly installed.

However, I had it backwards as to which way to turn the height adjustment screws to lower the bridge (wasn’t wearing my glasses), so my question about the springs is irrelevant. I simply ...

...and please don't hesitate to let us know if you have any additional questions...

I do have two questions about the bridge for you or anyone else reading this - several Rickenbacker guitars use same design.

What is the purpose of the four springs attached to the four height adjustment screws ...

...To answer your question, the neck inlays are crushed mica, NOT "crushed pearl" as advertised by some. I believe Rickenbacker began using the crushed mica when the produced the 4005XC models (I have one of these as well.)

BTW, I was inspired to create a video a few months ago to be a resource ...

Goingblankagain wrote: Wed Dec 25, 2024 4:48 pm So pretty. My dream bass too.so glad they are being produced again. Congrats!

Thank you, and welcome to the forum!

If you're diming the knobs, try this instead:
Treble Volume 10
Treble Tone 10
Bass Volume 9
Bass Tone 8-10 (to taste)
5th knob anywhere near-ish the center

If you prefer a warmer rhythm sound (on guitar especially), swap my trebles above with the bass.

Probably can't go wrong with ROS though.

I ...

jps wrote: Sat Dec 14, 2024 9:58 pm The bass looks great, Steve!

Yes, toasters and round wounds are great, but so are toaster and flats, so you need to buy another 4005V, say, in Jetglo.

Thank, Jeffrey, I've always had a thing for Jetglo and checkerboard.

Forumites,

Please join me in welcoming this new 4005V Fireglo into the world.

I never thought I would be able to own one of these. I wrote e-mail to RIC in 1996 suggesting that they consider reissuing the 4005. I thought that if they could produce the 360 on a regular basis, why not the 4005? Plus ...

Kiddwad57 wrote: Wed Jun 16, 2021 5:44 am McCartney getting it with the Rickenbacker and what is likely a Vox 730?

Love that shot of Paul McCartney - thanks for posting.

I think it is possible, probably difficult.

The step requiring the most attention might be drilling the four holes for the tailpiece. The tailpiece is a just a small bar of metal that you don't really see after installation is complete - see the pic above captioned "tailpiece in." Without the ...

...Anyone else sad to see these go?...

Me. It's the second thing I noticed, after the 4005V, when the revised RIC website came online.

I got a 1998 model like new about 20 years ago. It's a great guitar, and whoever set this one up was a master - I haven't changed a thing except to intonate it ...