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I like these two pictures, one of my Rickenbacker 4001 BG '77 and the second of my "Grecobacker" JG '75.

Last time I post in this topic, just thought I'd share this picture with you all;

Thanks for the warm welcome!

Since the bass was a fake it's now on its way to Scott (we split the postage costs), I really wish it had been an authentic one..













or not :D

I've had this bass for almost a week now and one thing is certain - it's a keeper.

On saturday I'm getting a new ...

Hey John!

Actually the pickguard cracked into two pieces just where the screws for the neck pickup are supposed to be, so the wholes are in half. I taped the guard but who knows how long that will hold..

I'll check that mod out aswell! I don't have a solderer myself but I should be able to get ...

Welcome to the RRF Aram. Most people here would recommend Pickguardian for a replacment. http://www.pickguardian.com/pickguardian/

Thanks! And thanks for the link, but I also found this one:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pickguard-Rickenbacker-Bass-4001-Post-1973-WHITE-/390284705805?pt=Guitar ...

Alright, that's good enough for me!

When I was adjusting the bass (just after recieving it and taking those pictures) I was trying to raise the neck pickup adjusting the screws and the pickguard broke which made me look at other pickguards online and notice the hole differences..

Thanks for the ...

Hello! I recently purchased my first rickenbacker and everything looks legit except for the pots/knobs.. I've compared mine with pictures on the web and my knobs/pots seem to be way too tight..

Here's a picture of my bass (burgundy, feb 1977 according to serial)

http://s3.postimage.org/8rxidxl0x ...