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I had a long conversation with the sound engineer who recorded the studio sessions shown in this documentary and he was full of praise for Jack - both for his musicianship and singing and also how great he was to work with. He did say, however that he has never been so intimidated in his whole life ...

Thanks for the information - it all seems quite simple when you know how. I spotted this number on a bass for sale which doesn't look quite right to me. I'll give the jackplate (and the rest of the bass) some closer scrutiny next time.

Is 2167 a genuine serial number for a 1981 4001JG?

Yes - that's the one. Seems a reasonable price too, especially compared with some of the prices quoted on-line. Looking forward to giving it a go.

That's a gorgeous bass! You're a very luck man and not just because of the bass........

Thanks for the offer Pete but unfortunately white (or any other solid colour) just don't seem to do it for me. I thinks it's the appearance of the wood grain through the transparent colours that I love. I'm going to have a look at a new 4003FG in a shop in Glasgow this week just to see if that is ...

Gosh - what an amazing response to my query. I wasn't expecting quite such a collection of carefully put together thoughts and advice. Thanks very much to everyone who contributed. I have to say that the idea of a new 4003FG seems very appealing, especially as I can get one immediately I come up ...

Hi everyone.

I'm new to this great forum and wondered if I could ask your advice. I owned and then stupidly sold a gorgeous 1976 (I think) 4001FG many years ago and am only now in a position to be able to afford another Rickenbacker bass. The only way I'm likely to persuade my wife that this is a ...