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bob_atherton
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Post by bob_atherton »

This one made me smile, 1981, 4001, short scale, 21 frets, dubious TRC, painted ears. The guy has obviously posted the wrong photograph...

http://cgi.ebay.com/81-rickenbacker-bass-with-hardshell-case_W0QQitemZ280057097669QQihZ018QQcategoryZ4713QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item280057097669
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Post by gothbin »

Looks good to me, except for the bridge routing. I dunno what it is, but I like the color of the bass. I don't do projects anymore, so this one goes by too.....
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That's an '81 4003. And I count 20 frets!
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Post by rickfan60 »

That is an early 4003. Note the body-end adjusters and the two piece neck. It should have a split guard.
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Post by bob_atherton »

I wondered about the one piece guard as well Ted. Just noticed what looks like a filled hole at the screw point on the lower horn.
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Post by kcole4001 »

Looks real enough. A good refinish candidate as long as the neck's OK.
Maybe also put an ABM or similar type of bridge on it & convert it to a 5 string.
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