RIckenbacker 4000 picture thread

[Mati]

We don't see many of them (especially 50s-60s versions) so let's post some pictures!

[rickenbrother]

Mateusz, I'm moving this topic to the Rickenbacker Basses forum. It should get more participation there. I'll leave it here also for the rest of the day.

[FretlessOnly]

Yes, yes. Even I wouldn't rip the frets off that beauty.

A re-issue of that would move a few units, methinks.

[Mati]

Sorry for putting it into wrong board!

[rickenbrother]

Mateusz, no worries!

[johnallg]

Ah, but will Graham see it here??

[BAD RONBO, KiLLeR DWaRfS]

and please guy's, let keep this '50's/'60's basses only. there's a cool 4000 from '63 in the picture archives with the new body shape but old headstock design with large post keywinds!

[ken_j]

'68

[rickaddict]

and please guy's, let keep this '50's/'60's basses only.

Is there something offensive about the 70's 4000?

http://rickresource.com/register/viewit ... lebrity%3D

[ken_j]

Must be a '72. It has a skunk stripe and neck through.

[BAD RONBO, KiLLeR DWaRfS]

and please guy's, let keep this '50's/'60's basses only.

Is there something offensive about the 70's 4000?

http://rickresource.com/register/viewit ... lebrity%3D

not at all , jeff ! just don't get to see many 4000 basses from the old days, and we see the mid 70's quite often. athough i quite like seeing the neck thru early '70's versions. had never seen them until joining this site. just like my fretless thread on '50's/'60's 4000/4001 basses...haven't got a bite yet !


here's the '63 from the register. old headstock/new body style. neat two tone that continues up the horn. large post keys and look at the back of the head...completely filled up with fender bass style plates !

http://www.rickresource.com/register/vi ... lebrity%3D

[s4001]

Mine's been thru - well... a lot, but it's still a 4000!

[Rickenhands]

Beauties indeed. As a fretless player, I certainly don't mind seeing them. Cheers!

[Mati]

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Is this original bridge and tailpiece as used on early 4000s?

[BAD RONBO, KiLLeR DWaRfS]

yes, modified from guitar bridges...hey, no one will see it...it's under a removable cover !

i like the bound 1960 fireglo 4000 deluxe with new body style and old headstock in smiths rickenbacker book on pg. 102. would like to see a better shot.