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I don't know if this is legit or not....
Didn't this once belong to a former forum member?
I thought I've seen this bass before. I thought I'd list it JUST IT CASE it is legit and someone here has the $$$$$...

"1957 Rickenbacker 4000 Bass
this is the ultimate Rick bass for any serious collector,

it is bass # 7 ever produced,it is a Mapleglo finish w/an ultra rare Mahogany neck-thru body that pre-dates the

use of Walnut & Maple neck-thru's on these basses,Gold Lucite pickgard & truss rod cover,Horseshoe pickup,it's

history dates back to 1957 when this young lady is photographed using it from day one w/her band! & is pictured

on a poster w/the same band,with her holding it,it weighs in at a light 8 lbs. & was owned by her until this year

when I aquired it,included is a photo diary from her daughter & a recent photo of her 4000...it is near mint,ohsc.

PRICE: $25,000.00
POSTED BY: [email protected]
DATE POSTED: 9/12/2005"

Craig Brody bought it off of ebay, noone here owned it. He won the auction for somewhere under $14K.

Sorry, forgot the pic...



Thanks John...wow.

I thought he sold it already for $22K-ish.

I heard it was sold as well?

I understand that they are not such a joy to play though. That is expensive wall art then.

I enjoy playing with mine Ted ...............the bass that is!

Droooolllll..... the bass, that is.

While awkwardly balanced, the early 4000's are a treat to play. They sound great. The 59's do have a thinner neck.

Craig does know a lot of people it seems...

Craig told me he sold it for $20K.

i bought it from Craig. It is one of the best ever from Rickenbacker. i own nine early 60's late 50's 4000 basses. This one is by far the very best

Welcome, Vincent. That's a great bass for sure.

Who is this, another guy imposting Vincent Gallo.

Somebody inform Seth Goldfarb immediately!


Welcome, Vincent...

Welcome Vincent!

it is nice to see the real man here, as we prefer to know who we really are. Thanks for that.