1964 Rickenbacker 4001

beatboy77 · Post by **beatboy77** » Mon Nov 28, 2011 9:40 am

wints wrote:What's the serial on that bass Josh, if you don't mind me asking? It looks familiar...

DKxxx

beatboy77 · Post by **beatboy77** » Mon Nov 28, 2011 9:41 am

jps wrote:
beatboy77 wrote:Here is my Macca bass collection. Consists of a 1961 Hofner 500/1 "Cavern", a 1962 Hofner 500/1 and a 1964 Rickenbacker 4001S. Other than not being left-handed each is Macca-spec.

Josh

Why is the TRC falling off the headstock?

Also, it is hard to see the walnut wings, do you have a better photo of the headstock, thanks?

The TRC is secure. I do not have another picture of the headstock at this time.

Josh

jps · Post by **jps** » Mon Nov 28, 2011 9:51 am

I think the shadow from the high light source gave the illusion of the TRC not being attached to the headstock.

Ontario_RIC_fan · Post by **Ontario_RIC_fan** » Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:42 pm

beatboy77 wrote:
wints wrote:What's the serial on that bass Josh, if you don't mind me asking? It looks familiar...
DKxxx

DK 650 or DK 581 or???? Tempt us at least withe first number!

beatboy77 · Post by **beatboy77** » Mon Nov 28, 2011 6:34 pm

Ontario_RIC_fan wrote:
beatboy77 wrote:
wints wrote:What's the serial on that bass Josh, if you don't mind me asking? It looks familiar...
DKxxx

DK 650 or DK 581 or???? Tempt us at least withe first number!

It is: DK579.

wints · Post by **wints** » Mon Nov 28, 2011 7:19 pm

Ah yes, from down under batch, and discussed at the beginning of the month. The registry shows the original photo's, including the TRC.

http://www.rickresource.com/register/vi ... %26itype%3

Looking much better with a full TRC and horseshoe p/u, although unless you have a period correct bobbin Josh, it's not exactly Macca spec.

beatboy77 · Post by **beatboy77** » Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:13 pm

wints wrote:Ah yes, from down under batch, and discussed at the beginning of the month. The registry shows the original photo's, including the TRC.

http://www.rickresource.com/register/vi ... %26itype%3

Looking much better with a full TRC and horseshoe p/u, although unless you have a period correct bobbin Josh, it's not exactly Macca spec.

Thank You. I had the original toaster repaired and reinstalled the original horseshoe. Had my Luthier repair the cracked TRC and had him also relocate the tailpiece. Plays GREAT!

Josh

Ontario_RIC_fan · Post by **Ontario_RIC_fan** » Tue Nov 29, 2011 4:06 pm

beatboy77 wrote: Thank You. I had the original toaster repaired and reinstalled the original horseshoe. Had my Luthier repair the cracked TRC and had him also relocate the tailpiece. Plays GREAT!

Josh

Congrats on the rescue! Looks like an amazing bass!

BAD RONBO, KiLLeR DWaRfS · Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:30 pm

Ontario_RIC_fan wrote:
beatboy77 wrote:
wints wrote:What's the serial on that bass Josh, if you don't mind me asking? It looks familiar...
DKxxx

DK 650 or DK 581 or???? Tempt us at least withe first number!

DK-581 is my beast !

Ivan3000 · Post by **Ivan3000** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 11:31 pm

beatboy77 wrote:Here is my Macca bass collection. Consists of a 1961 Hofner 500/1 "Cavern", a 1962 Hofner 500/1 and a 1964 Rickenbacker 4001S. Other than not being left-handed each is Macca-spec.

Josh

You've got quite the Beatle collection going don't you. I see you put a new TRC on that bass you managed to get...

bluegrassmoker · Post by **bluegrassmoker** » Mon Jan 02, 2012 5:56 pm

I am watching a friends of mines 4001 bass and have instantly fallen in love with it the playing and sound of the pickups are something that can not truly be described to the masses only by playing.

Brother Firefingers · Post by **Brother Firefingers** » Mon Jan 02, 2012 6:08 pm

opticnerve wrote:

She's a real beauty, for sure. Love the look of the vintage Ric 4001's... can't be beaten in my opinion.

johnnysain · Post by **johnnysain** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 2:01 am

Had my Luthier repair the cracked TRC

Josh

Could you please explain how that's done?

I have a crack one myself and never thought it could be repaired.......thanks!

johna · Post by **johna** » Thu Apr 05, 2012 11:28 pm

It took more than a few days but here finally are some photos of my 1964 4001S. Serial is DK571. I'd be interested to know how it found it's way to Oz.

John