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Extremely Rare 4000
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2006 11:46 pm
by mikeylc
http://cgi.ebay.com/1980-Rickenbacker-4000-Bass-Jetglow-RARE-Rick-o-sound_W0QQitemZ7391684274QQcategoryZ4713QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
This 4000 is so rare is has all of the features of a 4001. I guess this person doesn't realize the TR cover was probably swapped
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 12:27 am
by leftyguitars
It obviously is a rare 4000 and not a 4001 because it has two pick ups, Ric-o-sound, deluxe features like triangle inlays and (probably) binding, whereas the 4001 has two pick ups, Ric-o-sound, deluxe features like triangle inlays and (probably) binding. The difference is easy to see. Don't forget this one also has the exclusive neck/body crack which was an upgrade at extra cost!!!
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 1:11 am
by ken_j
This is in my hometown. I have requested to see it before auction ends. Stay tuned...
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 4:18 pm
by jps
It is so rare no picture has ever been taken of it!
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 4:23 pm
by green_us90
The images don't stick to film!
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 6:49 pm
by ajish4
Pictures just posted, looks like an early 1970's with a toaster.
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 6:50 pm
by green_us90
grovers are gone
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 6:58 pm
by mikeylc
Here's his response -
Thanks for the info. I am in no way an expert on these. It looks indeed has the characteristics of a 4001 or 4003. However, the truss rod cover says model 4000. I have recently posted pics of the bass.
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 7:00 pm
by jps
FAKE!!! It's an Ibanez, I believe.
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 7:01 pm
by jps
Tell him to sell the real TRC and cremate the rest of it.
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 7:03 pm
by rikk
You beat me too it. I was going to say the surround doesn't look right. FAKE!
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 7:10 pm
by jps
Neither is the indicator dots on the pickguard along with the incorrect strap button position on the horn, the very dark fingerboard, the white toggle switch handle, the shape of the headstock, and the fake tailpiece with the round holes for the strings.
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 7:19 pm
by simer4001
This is the email he sent me re: the serial number.
"The serial is 3147. The date is TW"
Well... you guys are the experts.
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 11:27 pm
by atomic_punk
He also says it has "Stereo Sound" (Rick-O-Sound), Ibanez called theirs "Stereo Sound". Wondering if that is what it says on the jackplate, we should get a picture of that. I don't think it is a Rick, though.
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 11:57 pm
by leftyguitars
Ibanez had bolt on necks though.