Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

Posted: **Mon Oct 02, 2006 8:39 am**

So, which is the "correct" designation?

Posted: **Mon Oct 02, 2006 8:49 am**

Either.

Posted: **Mon Oct 02, 2006 9:12 am**

Posted: **Mon Oct 02, 2006 9:29 am**

OS ='s Old style (I think)

Posted: **Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:00 am**

According to David Axt's article:

4005WB or 4005OS
This bass is the double-bound version of the 4005 model. Originally this model was called 4005 OS.
Features: Hollow double bound double cut away body similar to model 360 guitar, R tailpiece. Available only in Fireglo and Mapleglo finishes.
1966 - Introduced
1984 - Discontinued

I was told that that sixties models are designated OS while while the 70's and 80's designated WB. Not sure how valid this is information may be.

Of course, we now know that these models appeared in more than 2 finishes. There is Jetglo and Burgandyglo.

Posted: **Mon Oct 02, 2006 12:11 pm**

OS ='s Old style (I think)

Yep, as in 360 OS - like George Harrison's.

That makes sense to me, Ed - I guess that'd make my '74 a WB.

Posted: **Mon Oct 02, 2006 12:15 pm**

OS....Out Standing
WB....Well Bravo

Either will do

Posted: **Tue Oct 03, 2006 3:24 am**

...and don't forget WBBS...they used that for a while too.

Posted: **Tue Oct 03, 2006 3:37 am**

And in Graham's case that stands for "With Bloody Big Shorts" Lol!

Posted: **Tue Oct 03, 2006 3:41 am**

See what I mean......

Posted: **Tue Oct 03, 2006 4:21 am**

LOL, and stylin' with the Chrysler 300...yeah baby!!

Posted: **Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:34 am**

Heh heh heh, that is the first time I've seen Grahams knees, well one of them anyway! heh heh heh.

Posted: **Tue Oct 03, 2006 4:31 pm**

Maybe you'll see both in Dallas, Peter, if it's hot enough!

Posted: **Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:43 pm**

Mike, I certainly hope not! One is more than enough!

Posted: **Wed Oct 04, 2006 2:25 am**

Here's some knee porn to keep you guys going until then