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Somebody buy this...White 4001
Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 2:39 pm
by sloop_john_b
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Rickenbacker-4001-bass_W0QQitemZ7414017100QQcategoryZ4713QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Is that 1/2" spacing? This must be a '74 or a '75. I can't tell if the TRC is plexi or not.
That price is great, if I had the cash to I would have grabbed it as soon as I saw it.
Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 2:49 pm
by jps
That's not 1/2" spacing. The controls look screwed up, too. I am pretty sure that is a plexi TRC, though.
Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 4:19 pm
by rikk
I don't think it's a plexi. The reflection isn't right.
Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 8:18 pm
by atomic_punk
Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 8:30 pm
by sloop_john_b
Whoa, I missed 'em both Steve!
That first one definitley has 1/2" spacing. I can clearly see the difference now.
Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 8:59 pm
by zoomduck
White ? Bad photos ? Looks like a MG to me .
Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 12:48 am
by cheyenne
I really dont think thats a plexi TRC.
Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 1:02 am
by ilan
Raised letter TRC.
So there's no way to make them white again, other than a refin job?
Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 4:00 am
by henny
It's not a plexi TRC at all.
And...
This is the 4001 model in the ultra rare..
I am SICK of hearing "Oooh, it's RARE!" - It's a white 70s 4001, it's NOT rare at all! Grrrrrr!
Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 4:45 am
by kcole4001
The second one doesn't say "Model 4001" on the TRC & the writing is way too thick. The binding looks like it might go all the way 'round behind the tailpiece, also.
They all look to have the black plastic TRC's.
White = banana yellow unless you do a refin with a non-yellowing clearcoat.
Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 4:57 am
by ilan
One day I'll refin mine in non-yellowing snow white. It's a partial refin anyway.
For anyone looking for a white 4001, here's what looks like a nice '74 (half-inch), and the asking price isn't outrageous (not cheap either):
http://www.gbase.com/Stores/Gear/GearDetails.aspx?Item=865632
Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 5:13 am
by rickfan60
The one from Olivia's Vintage has a repaired neck crack but they are still trying to get $1800 for it. Nice.
Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 2:07 pm
by green_us90
Ok, my take-
the first auction listed does NOT have the black plexi TRC.
The First auction Steve Cooper posted, the one with the Grovers, DOES have the black plext TRC (notice the very small font Made in USA near the nut)
The second auction steve listed does not have the black plexi TRC.
All of the basses are very nice, I like the aged yellow a lot (as does Ilan)
http://www.fenderforum.com/userphotos/index.html?recid=31306
http://www.fenderforum.com/userphotos/index.html?recid=31305
http://www.fenderforum.com/userphotos/index.html?recid=31195
Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 2:20 pm
by fran4001
Wow, that one on GBase is really screamin' white. They say it's creamy, but it must be flash wash-out. They do look nice bright white though! Mine was a banana.
Posted: Fri May 12, 2006 4:04 am
by ilan
Someone here (can't recall who) has a white/BT that is really really white, without even a hint of yellowing. When he bought it he posted pics at the Dudepit, drop dead gorgeous bass.