1972 Rickenbacker 4001 Original Bass Guitar

[Dtraynor]

I was given an Original 1972 Rickenbacker Original Bass Guitar from my father Pete Traynor (formly of Traynor Amps). I am thinking about selling this guitar, it is in great shape with a few nicks and scratches but nothing serious. It sounds great. I am a guitar player just not a bass guitar...anyway trying to find out what this may be worth, it does come in the original case!! any ideas?

[bubbasweet]

Wow, your dad made some great amps. Some of the best in the world. I had a 68 Yba1 Bassmaster. Played them for years. Is he around? Bass is Likely worth a few grand depending on shape and if it is original.

[collin]

Wow, your dad made some great amps.

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Welcome, Devan.

Your father's contributions to the history of guitar amplification are increasingly appreciated, more than you might think!

[Dtraynor]

Thank you, yea my dad is still around!

[gibsonlp]

Hi,
Really nice bass (I saw the pics on the other thread), if I wouldn't be saving up for a 4005 I might be tempted...
I have a Nov 1972 4001 in Mapleglo that I bought 3 year ago, it is in pristine condition and I paid around 4000 euros (about $5K at that time) for it from a seller in Munich. This was when the market was still alive and I vividly remember a good condition Fireglo 4001 from 1971 selling for $8655 2 days before mine (I had bids on both).
I saw 3 1972 basses trying to sell on the bay in the past half a year, both didn't sell for $3.5K - $4K.
The market really went down and is only starting to go back up, however for most instruments - the price came back to their "realistic" price, sort of...

So, having said that, in the current market it is my opinion that your bass is worth between $3,000 to $3,500 (perhaps even $4,000 if it is in a REALLY mint condition).
If you are willing to wait for the market to go back up you could easily get another grand on it.

Good luck!