RIckenbacker 4000 picture thread
Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 3:47 pm
We don't see many of them (especially 50s-60s versions) so let's post some pictures!
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Re: RIckenbacker 4000 picture thread
Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 4:21 pm
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.
Re: RIckenbacker 4000 picture thread
Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 4:46 pm
Yes, yes. Even I wouldn't rip the frets off that beauty. 
A re-issue of that would move a few units, methinks.
A re-issue of that would move a few units, methinks.
Re: RIckenbacker 4000 picture thread
Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 4:52 pm
Sorry for putting it into wrong board!
Re: RIckenbacker 4000 picture thread
Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 4:55 pm
Mateusz, no worries! 
Re: RIckenbacker 4000 picture thread
Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 5:33 pm
Ah, but will Graham see it here?? 
Re: RIckenbacker 4000 picture thread
Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 5:36 pm
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!
Re: RIckenbacker 4000 picture thread
Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 6:16 pm
- '68
Re: RIckenbacker 4000 picture thread
Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 6:27 pm
Is there something offensive about the 70's 4000?BAD RONBO, KiLLeR DWaRfS wrote:and please guy's, let keep this '50's/'60's basses only.
http://rickresource.com/register/viewit ... lebrity%3D
Re: RIckenbacker 4000 picture thread
Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 7:01 pm
Must be a '72. It has a skunk stripe and neck through.
Re: RIckenbacker 4000 picture thread
Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 7:44 pm
rickaddict wrote:Is there something offensive about the 70's 4000?BAD RONBO, KiLLeR DWaRfS wrote:and please guy's, let keep this '50's/'60's basses only.
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
Re: RIckenbacker 4000 picture thread
Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 10:16 pm
Mine's been thru - well... a lot, but it's still a 4000!
Re: RIckenbacker 4000 picture thread
Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 12:22 am
Beauties indeed. As a fretless player, I certainly don't mind seeing them. Cheers!
Re: RIckenbacker 4000 picture thread
Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 5:40 am
Is this original bridge and tailpiece as used on early 4000s?ken_j wrote:
Re: RIckenbacker 4000 picture thread
Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 9:34 am
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.
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.