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Just picked up a 1977 4001 in oh so lovely cream!
Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 5:07 pm
by Denge
Oh and hi to everyone!
Newbie at the forum here. Have been a lurker and reader for a long time but as I finally got a hold of the bass I wanted I thought I might as well register.
It's missing the string dampener and the pick up cover. But other than that it's in very good condition with a bit of tail lift (which I expected).
Cheers
/Daniel
Re: Just picked up a 1977 4001 in oh so lovely cream!
Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 5:22 pm
by rickyfricky
Very NOICE, Daniel!
Congrats, and welcome to the Forum.
Re: Just picked up a 1977 4001 in oh so lovely cream!
Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 5:56 pm
by rickenbrother
One of the few white guitars I ever really loved the look of. Welcome to the forum, congrats and enjoy your 4001.
Re: Just picked up a 1977 4001 in oh so lovely cream!
Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 6:00 pm
by sloop_john_b
YES! Lovely!!
Re: Just picked up a 1977 4001 in oh so lovely cream!
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 4:32 am
by Denge
Thanks guys
I'm really happy with it. Does anyone know of a good dealer in europe that handle spare parts? Or do I need to order from Rickenbacker themselves?
/D
Re: Just picked up a 1977 4001 in oh so lovely cream!
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 7:22 am
by rickyfricky
Denge wrote:Thanks guys
I'm really happy with it. Does anyone know of a good dealer in europe that handle spare parts? Or do I need to order from Rickenbacker themselves?
/D
Which parts specifically?
Re: Just picked up a 1977 4001 in oh so lovely cream!
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 9:13 am
by Ashgray
There's three companies here in the UK that I've used and would recommend:
Rossetti,
Sound Affects and
Ricky Sounds.
Ash
Re: Just picked up a 1977 4001 in oh so lovely cream!
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 10:07 am
by glking14
Very nice and welcome to the forum
Re: Just picked up a 1977 4001 in oh so lovely cream!
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 10:23 am
by ram
Great score Daniel! Sweet looking bass! Welcome to THE Forum!!
Re: Just picked up a 1977 4001 in oh so lovely cream!
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 12:53 pm
by Lefty4003S8
Welcome to the Camp, I guess you all know why we're here!! Nice bass!!!
A friend of mine has one just like yours. Enjoy!!!!!!
Re: Just picked up a 1977 4001 in oh so lovely cream!
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 1:35 pm
by Denge
rickyfricky wrote:
Which parts specifically?
The rubber for the string dampener, a new nut (as I discovered today the existing one might go any day) and a pick up cover is what I need.
Ashgray wrote:
There's three companies here in the UK that I've used and would recommend: Rossetti, Sound Affects and Ricky Sounds.
Thanks! I'll have a look at them.
Thank you all. I'm going to add a few more photos as soon as possible.
/Daniel
Re: Just picked up a 1977 4001 in oh so lovely cream!
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 2:52 pm
by T.A.R.
Congrats and beautiful bass! Love the white!
Re: Just picked up a 1977 4001 in oh so lovely cream!
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 12:44 pm
by CageyPea
Congrats, and welcome . . . yes; the (aged) white/black trim style sure has a special allure to it.
It looks to be in really good shape, too -- true? How's the neck?
Re: Just picked up a 1977 4001 in oh so lovely cream!
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 1:04 pm
by woodyng
I always think of Pete Farndon when i see one of these! (Or Rick James!)
Great looking bass,Congrats,and Welcome!
Re: Just picked up a 1977 4001 in oh so lovely cream!
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 4:45 pm
by Denge
CageyPea wrote:Congrats, and welcome . . . yes; the (aged) white/black trim style sure has a special allure to it.
It looks to be in really good shape, too -- true? How's the neck?
It's in great shape. A few dings and bangs but nothing out of the ordinary on a 37 year old bass
The neck is actually a lot better than I expected. It's straight and with very little fret ware.
The trussrods have their original caps and there's no damage to the block as far as I can see.
I was expecting some work to be done but the only thing on it is some tail lift. I'm going to sort that as soon as I can find the time.
Thanks guys for all the welcomes. I'm super happy to finally be a part of this great family of Rickenbacker owners.
/Daniel