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Posted: **Tue Oct 18, 2011 7:06 am**

I always wanted an old P Bass and this will be close enough for my projects. It will also pair up nicely with my Blackguard Tele!

Actually, I seem to remember back in the day writing lots of songs on a Bass--maybe that's the secret ingredient?

Nice and light at 8.3 pounds, a big 'ole slab but comfy, a great big C neck, perfect fit, Lollar pickup sounds great!

The Rickenbacker 4001S is a real Road Warrior--played 10 hours a day for 40 years--pics below----

Posted: **Tue Oct 18, 2011 1:08 pm**

....looks like the proverbial million bucks to me!

....rock on!!

Posted: **Tue Oct 18, 2011 3:02 pm**

Welcome to the RRF Frank! A lovely bass. What are your impressions of the tone/feel now that you've had the chance to play her...

Posted: **Wed Oct 19, 2011 2:07 pm**

"S's" are so comfy!

Posted: **Wed Oct 19, 2011 8:37 pm**

The white does look great!

Posted: **Thu Oct 20, 2011 4:56 pm**

I'm considering putting mine in a root cellar for the winter,maybe let some mushrooms grow on it...to get a similar effect? (no good comes from false relic-ing.....)

Posted: **Sun Oct 30, 2011 5:23 am**

I love seeing an old white bass that has discoloured to that lovely creamy tone.

Wear on a bass needs to be original, signs of a hard working life.. none of this relicing for me!!

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