Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

Didn't someone want one of these?

Ask a LOT of questions as these guys tend to overate their pieces

http://www.elderly.com/vintage/items/55U-3188.htm

I saw that yesterday too...seemed kinda cheap for a 4001 from a dealer though ($650). I've queried other basses from them before, and they seem to have been pretty honest with their answers.

I am thinking about this one. A crack in the pickguard and some paint chips, but overall it looks to be in good shape.

Looks exactly like my old Ric, including the exact same pickguard crack! If I'd known about the bass-choke cap bypass mod back then, I'd never have sold it.

Elderly describe the inlay as "crushed pearl", but it isn't, is it?

I would definately ask questions. Make sure to ask if the truss rods are working etc... $650 is a joke for something like that..

I got my first RIC 4001, an early 75 model, 2 years ago for 600.00. It plays great but the truss rods need work. The threaded ends are bent. It had a bad, homemade pickguard, a cracked TRC and a poor refinish job. I jumped on it because it was the cheapest one I could find. I'm just a weekend garage band hobbiest and can't afford much more than that. I was aware of the cosmetic problems when I bought it (ebay BIN) but I was pretty unhappy when I found the truss rod problem. It may be cosmetically challanged but it plays like butter and I still love it. So I would agree, at that price ask questions.

From most reports and my experience, 1974 4001s are quite special. This one should be no exception. The low asking price therefor makes me wonder too, though. Maybe Elderly are not telling the whole story...

I picked up my '74 for $800CAN two years ago. It is in fair shape, well worn on the body, but frets are still fine. Haven't had a need to play with the truss rods. I don't think that price is out of line.

I'm not that crazy aout he inlays on that year's models, as they are clear and rather dull looking.

GONE!!!