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The first few years I had this 4001, I called it the Super Mojo Relic, though all the wear is genuine.

However, after having a few non-RIck parts replaced, a refret, and a couple of areas where non original pin straps were located attended to, I started calling it (an early '68) the '68 Comeback Special.

It is the most gigged instrument I've owned, but by who(m) remains a mystery. Someone dug quite a wear spot into the area over pickguard, apparently with their thumb. I was originally going to have that wing replaced but it's since become one of my favorite things about it.

I can see why that brings out one's ''Elvisness". I can feel my sideburns growing and my bellbottoms flapping. Very nice, indeed. Thanks for sharing.

Lovely. That looks like the RIC office/factory wall it's resting on...

That's no coincidence, Mark. It's a Rickenbacker Limited Edition house over here.

That bass looks great!

Bassically, Michael

That looks great, Glenn!

Hmmm ..... Fireglo !

Thank you very much.

(said in his best Elvis impersonation voice)

I'll have to see if I have any before pics.

studiotwosession wrote:The first few years I had this 4001, I called it the Super Mojo Relic, though all the wear is genuine.

However, after having a few non-RIck parts replaced, a refret, and a couple of areas where non original pin straps were located attended to, I started calling it (an early '68) the '68 Comeback Special.

It is the most gigged instrument I've owned, but by who(m) remains a mystery. Someone dug quite a wear spot into the area over pickguard, apparently with their thumb. I was originally going to have that wing replaced but it's since become one of my favorite things about it.

Glenn, are you gonna install a Lucite tug bar on top o' the guard..?

That wear wasn't from me, John. I play with a pick.

studiotwosession wrote:That wear wasn't from me, John. I play with a pick.

Roger that.....I was just wondering if you were gonna put one it where one would usually see it---I figured it had one on it when it was new.

Adding one is a good idea for sure.

Great looking bass...

leftybass wrote:

studiotwosession wrote:The first few years I had this 4001, I called it the Super Mojo Relic, though all the wear is genuine.

However, after having a few non-RIck parts replaced, a refret, and a couple of areas where non original pin straps were located attended to, I started calling it (an early '68) the '68 Comeback Special.

It is the most gigged instrument I've owned, but by who(m) remains a mystery. Someone dug quite a wear spot into the area over pickguard, apparently with their thumb. I was originally going to have that wing replaced but it's since become one of my favorite things about it.

Glenn, are you gonna install a Lucite tug bar on top o' the guard..?

I find these get in the way IME.

Lovely bass though!

A few years ago, before the comeback. It was the paneling that sold me: