Extremely Rare 4000

mikeylc · Post by **mikeylc** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 11:46 pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/1980-Rickenbacker-4000-Bass-Jetglow-RARE-Rick-o-sound_W0QQitemZ7391684274QQcategoryZ4713QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

This 4000 is so rare is has all of the features of a 4001. I guess this person doesn't realize the TR cover was probably swapped

leftyguitars · Post by **leftyguitars** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 12:27 am

It obviously is a rare 4000 and not a 4001 because it has two pick ups, Ric-o-sound, deluxe features like triangle inlays and (probably) binding, whereas the 4001 has two pick ups, Ric-o-sound, deluxe features like triangle inlays and (probably) binding. The difference is easy to see. Don't forget this one also has the exclusive neck/body crack which was an upgrade at extra cost!!!

ken_j · Post by **ken_j** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 1:11 am

This is in my hometown. I have requested to see it before auction ends. Stay tuned...

jps · Post by **jps** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 4:18 pm

It is so rare no picture has ever been taken of it!

green_us90 · Post by **green_us90** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 4:23 pm

The images don't stick to film!

ajish4 · Post by **ajish4** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 6:49 pm

Pictures just posted, looks like an early 1970's with a toaster.

green_us90 · Post by **green_us90** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 6:50 pm

grovers are gone

mikeylc · Post by **mikeylc** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 6:58 pm

Here's his response -
Thanks for the info. I am in no way an expert on these. It looks indeed has the characteristics of a 4001 or 4003. However, the truss rod cover says model 4000. I have recently posted pics of the bass.

jps · Post by **jps** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 7:00 pm

FAKE!!! It's an Ibanez, I believe.

jps · Post by **jps** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 7:01 pm

Tell him to sell the real TRC and cremate the rest of it.

rikk · Post by **rikk** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 7:03 pm

You beat me too it. I was going to say the surround doesn't look right. FAKE!

jps · Post by **jps** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 7:10 pm

Neither is the indicator dots on the pickguard along with the incorrect strap button position on the horn, the very dark fingerboard, the white toggle switch handle, the shape of the headstock, and the fake tailpiece with the round holes for the strings.

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 7:19 pm

This is the email he sent me re: the serial number.

"The serial is 3147. The date is TW"

Well... you guys are the experts.

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 11:27 pm

He also says it has "Stereo Sound" (Rick-O-Sound), Ibanez called theirs "Stereo Sound". Wondering if that is what it says on the jackplate, we should get a picture of that. I don't think it is a Rick, though.

leftyguitars · Post by **leftyguitars** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 11:57 pm

Ibanez had bolt on necks though.