1964 Rickenbacker 4001

[walker]

Always great to see this shot, Andy! That fretless looks about as dark as the '64.

[BAD RONBO, KiLLeR DWaRfS]

nice collection of firewood, wints. what's up with the fender twin style amp knobs on the exposed toaster rick ?

[wints]

Always great to see this shot, Andy! That fretless looks about as dark as the '64.

I think the shade of lighting is the factor on that bass Mark, it's that early '73 shade, which is impressive, but not as dark as the '64! Now, that fretboard...

Ron, I acquired the bass with the witch hat knobs, and at that time had not found the correct securing screws for the toaster!

[opticnerve]

looks close to the fireglo of my nov. '68...

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Hmmm, that looks like a beauty...but you HAVE to get some better shots posted Ronbo!

[leftybass]

Thanks for all your interest and positive replies. The serial number is DL798. The actual colour is a little lighter than in the photos. The case is original as well but it's a little rough on each end. It still plays great and the neck is true.

This bass is 5 numers away from my 360/12, DL 793....no wonder the finishes look similar.

[BAD RONBO, KiLLeR DWaRfS]

looks close to the fireglo of my nov. '68...

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Hmmm, that looks like a beauty...but you HAVE to get some better shots posted Ronbo!

this is all i gotz fer now...

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u gyz take better pics than i ever could. will post something later.

[rickaddict]

this is all i gotz fer now...

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u gyz take better pics than i ever could. will post something later.

Were the black knobs original to your '68, Ron? Andy's '68 has the chrome-top knobs.

[BAD RONBO, KiLLeR DWaRfS]

it had the disc knobs as did my '70. i tossed 'em fer da blacks. don't like the disc knobs for myself.

[rickaddict]

The black ones are easier to see in dark stage lighting...

[jps]

...+1

[BAD RONBO, KiLLeR DWaRfS]

for me, the knobs are just for looks as the controls are wide open at all times. i've never used them and go straight into the amp from the bass, save for switching and tuner.

[cjj]

...+1

[jps]

I use mine. Otherwise, I would probably bypass them.

[teeder]

I use my toaster volume and prefer the black knobs on stage.

To me the chrome tops look best on a 4001, but the black knobs go great with an "S" body.

[Noto76]

HUBBA HUBBA!

Hubba hubba.....Drooooooooooool !!!!
Did it sell? What a beauty!!! $$$