1957 Rickenbacker 4000 Bass #7

ajish4 · Post by **ajish4** » Tue May 30, 2006 12:10 am

I don't know if this is legit or not....
Didn't this once belong to a former forum member?
I thought I've seen this bass before. I thought I'd list it JUST IT CASE it is legit and someone here has the $$$$$...

"1957 Rickenbacker 4000 Bass
this is the ultimate Rick bass for any serious collector,

it is bass # 7 ever produced,it is a Mapleglo finish w/an ultra rare Mahogany neck-thru body that pre-dates the

use of Walnut & Maple neck-thru's on these basses,Gold Lucite pickgard & truss rod cover,Horseshoe pickup,it's

history dates back to 1957 when this young lady is photographed using it from day one w/her band! & is pictured

on a poster w/the same band,with her holding it,it weighs in at a light 8 lbs. & was owned by her until this year

when I aquired it,included is a photo diary from her daughter & a recent photo of her 4000...it is near mint,ohsc.

PRICE: $25,000.00
POSTED BY: [email protected]
DATE POSTED: 9/12/2005"

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Tue May 30, 2006 12:15 am

Craig Brody bought it off of ebay, noone here owned it. He won the auction for somewhere under $14K.

ajish4 · Post by **ajish4** » Tue May 30, 2006 12:21 am

Sorry, forgot the pic...

Thanks John...wow.

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Tue May 30, 2006 1:34 am

I thought he sold it already for $22K-ish.

8mileshigh · Post by **8mileshigh** » Tue May 30, 2006 1:51 am

I heard it was sold as well?

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Tue May 30, 2006 4:28 am

I understand that they are not such a joy to play though. That is expensive wall art then.

8mileshigh · Post by **8mileshigh** » Tue May 30, 2006 5:05 am

I enjoy playing with mine Ted

...............the bass that is!

s4001 · Post by **s4001** » Tue May 30, 2006 5:19 am

Droooolllll..... the bass, that is.

chefothefuture · Post by **chefothefuture** » Tue May 30, 2006 6:37 am

While awkwardly balanced, the early 4000's are a treat to play. They sound great. The 59's do have a thinner neck.

wints · Post by **wints** » Tue May 30, 2006 8:08 am

Craig does know a lot of people it seems...

mgauction · Post by **mgauction** » Tue May 30, 2006 3:47 pm

Craig told me he sold it for $20K.

vincent_gallo · Post by **vincent_gallo** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 5:24 am

i bought it from Craig. It is one of the best ever from Rickenbacker. i own nine early 60's late 50's 4000 basses. This one is by far the very best

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 6:21 am

Welcome, Vincent. That's a great bass for sure.

wints · Post by **wints** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 6:34 am

Who is this, another guy imposting Vincent Gallo.

Somebody inform Seth Goldfarb immediately!

Welcome, Vincent...

jps · Post by **jps** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 6:43 am

Welcome Vincent!

it is nice to see the real man here, as we prefer to know who we really are. Thanks for that.