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Yep, it was before the skunk stripe was added and still has walnut wings. IIRC, they changed later in '71 or early '72.

72rick wrote:

teeder wrote:My Feb '71 21 Fretter.

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It always surprises me, when I see another Rick that looks so much like mine!

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Well then...

teeder wrote: Hey, who's that guy with my bass?

Yeah, who is that creepy Italian-looking guy? He frightens me.

Here's my first (1980 formerly White):

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Here's my '79 Burg:

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Here's Woody ('77):

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Here's my '76 FG:

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bassduke49 wrote:No, actually, we can include fretless here among the 4001. As I mentioned in my "Bass Models" thread, the fretless is more of an optional feature rather than a separate model. The fact that Forumites own 4000, 4002, and 4001S fretless basses that were not listed in catalogues, supports this supposition. So, sure, post photos of 4001 fretless basses!

Okay!
'75 4001FL Burgundy (Tony's fantasy Rick)

Yay, I can contribute on this one! My '76 obviously doesn't have the "more desirable" features like CB, FWI, etc., but it was my first Rickenbacker and I love it dearly. And people seem to dig the autumnglo. And actually it has the skunk stripe. Anyway, the first pic is hanging in the window of Cambridge Music in Massachusetts before I bought it, the next on stage at Harper's Ferry in Allston, MA, and in action somewhere in Connecticut:



The pickups are pretty low output but sound great. I've gotten dark mellow tones (like this), round and bright (video here) and it sounds great with distortion (like this)!

hieronymous wrote:The pickups are pretty low output but sound great. I've gotten dark mellow tones (like this), round and bright (video here) and it sounds great with distortion (like this)!

Harry, Shhhhhhh!!!!!!! You're giving away our secret! I love the tone of the mid-to-late 70s Rick higained 4001 basses.

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A fie upon your bindings and your fancy-schmancy bindings I say sir !

I think I get the award for the scungiest one so far...

Eden.

gareth wrote:A fie upon your bindings and your fancy-schmancy bindings I say sir !

Don't worry the 4001s and the Rm1999 basses will get their week in the spotlight.

Eden.

Man, there's some nice basses here!!
I'll count my blessings - I have two 4001.
Here's a November 1971. Not the best camera and not the best photographer, but you get the idea!

Boy that's a beauty...I'd like to find a lefty like that.

And my favorite for gigging, a May 1973. This neck just feels so strong and stable, thin and flat as can be. I believe the 3 piece construction has a bit to do with that.