Two 4000 basses up for auction from Randy Bachman

[RobW]

Auction ends May 30, 2024.

'73 and '74 single-pickup 4000 models are rare enough, but these are also from Randy Bachman's collection and they're only estimating $2,000-4,000 price. Both descriptions say they were studio played on BTO's '75 album Four Wheel Drive.

The '73 Fireglo has a replaced bridge: https://bid.juliensauctions.com/lot-det ... -4000-bass

'74 Mapleglo here looks like original: https://bid.juliensauctions.com/lot-det ... -4000-Bass

Maybe a chance to own a piece of music history? If not a rare 4000 model...

[RobW]

Sold! For $6,000 each.

I noticed these had separate glued-on necks like the 3000 series. The 60's model 4000's from what I can find were through-necks like the 4001.

Congrats to the new owners, anyway.

[bassduke49]

You are correct. The 4000 and the "4001S" models from mid 1972 to the end of production in the early '80s were "set neck," a common chassis for either one or two-pickup treatment. More about this in the book!