Vintage guitars for sale: Rickenbacker Bass

NOS 1976 Rickenbacker Bass Potentiometers Pots
New old stock
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This month The Bass Palace will be listing 15 to 20 vintage cases from The Swami's own personal collection. Most of these are in primo condition and some are actually NOS. There are even some seldom-seen ones to be offered. These are the cream-of-the-crop if you are looking for a case worthy of your own special instrument. As an intro I am offering FREE shipping to the lower 48 thru 11 / 15 (a $40-60 savings)! But make no mistake, once the sale ... more

This vintage Kay Rickenbacker 4001 20-B short scale bass guitar is a rare find for any musician. With its classic design and high-quality materials, this guitar is sure to impress. Built in the 1960s-1970s, it has a rich history and is perfect for anyone looking for a unique sound

The brand Kay is known for its exceptional quality and this bass guitar is no exception. With its precise year of 1960, we can be sure of its authenticity. The model Kay 20-B is a true gem for collectors ... more

Your favorite bass player plays one, now you can too! The Rickenbacker 4001 is a staple in the world of rock bass. Due to the Neck Thru construction and Rick-O-Sound, the Rickenbacker has a sound that is uniquely it's own. This example is from 1984 and is in excellent condition ready for many more years of low end riffs
Features:
Neck Thru Construction Full Wood Body Triangle Inlays Two Single Coil Pickups Rick-O-Sound wiring... more

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1981 Rickenbacker 4001S in its original Fireglo finish. It has a great playing neck with great frets. It's all original with the exception of one screw + washer on the back of one tuning gear, one push / pull volume pot and a new Rickenbacker tailpiece while using the original bridge. It's also 100% complete with the only exceptions being one decorative silver disc from one of the knobs and one metal wash from ... more

Woody's Music of Tega Cay now has in a 1976 Rickenbacker 4001 in Fireglo Finish. Very good condition with a little bit of wear on the back shown in the pictures. Comes with original case. $125 Shipping to USA Lower 48 States.... more

Broken Handle on case
Original Jetglo Finish Shows Cosmetic Playwear Throughout Including Dings And Scratches
Frets Are In Very Good Condition
Maple Body
Maple Neck
Bound Rosewood Fingerboard
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If you're looking for an all original 70s Rick 4001 not only in excellent condition, but with excellent playability and sound, this one is for you. Set up with great action
Completely functional and set up currently with RotoSound 66 Stainless Steel Strings (only lightly used). Also comes with LaBella Black Nylon Tape Wound Strings that have been used (lightly) on this bass. Also also comes with the original round wound strings that I received on this bass (not sure what brand, but they ... more

Missing one volume knob and pickup guard
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Up for sale, a 1974 Rickenbacker 4001 in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Featuring neck through maple body construction, this Rickenbacker offers distinctive midrange-forward growl and broad thump via the Hi-Gain pickup pair. The 4001 weighs 9lbs 4oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with 45-100 roundwound strings, comfortable action and accurate intonation
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple / Walnut
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The Rickenbacker 4001 bass is a highly regarded instrument, it sounds great, is original, un-modified and certainly has style. This Ric needs new strings and that's it. The case has a split in the material as seen in the last photo. This bass has not been out of the house in 25 years and has been well kept. It will be shipped fully insured and well packed. Local pickup preferred. Any questions, just ask.
We have had another store on EBAY selling car parts for 22 years with a 100% feedback ... more

1980 Rickenbacker 4001 Bass In White Finish
This Bass Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks
In Very Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
Finish Shows Heavy Fading And Checking With Some Cosmetic Playwear Including Various Small Dings, Marks, And Scratches Throughout
A-String Saddle Screw Replaced And Non-Adjustable, Slightly Sharp Intonation On That String Only
Small Fingerboard / Finish Crack As Shown
All Original Pickups And Electronics
Pots Date To Late 1979
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This Rickenbacker electric bass guitar is a vintage 1979 Fireglo model with a solid body type and 4 string configuration. It is a right-handed instrument made by the well-known brand Rickenbacker. This model 4001 bass guitar is highly sought after by musicians and collectors alike, and is perfect for those who appreciate the classic sound of a high-quality bass guitar. Whether you're a professional musician looking for the perfect instrument for your gigs, or a collector looking to add a piece ... more

This is a very clean & extremely good looking 1976 Rickenbacker 4001 Fretless Bass that has all the right stuff. Its Fireglo finish as yellowed a bit & is worn in w / a cool factor & a ton of Patina. Its fretless fingerboard is nicely figured w / a ton of finish wear from regular use. Its got both its original rhythm & bridge pickups. Plays & intonates quite well. It??s got a rare neck thru of maple w / a single walnut stripe. Its very good overall & ready to use & ... more

rickenbacker 4001 . Condition is Used. Shipped with UPS Ground.... more

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1973 Rickenbacker 4001 in its original Mapleglo finish. It has a great playing flame maple neck with good frets. It's all original and 100% complete with the exception of the hand rest. A later road case is included. This bass is in great condition with some minor nicks + dings, light belt buckle wear and other minor cosmetic wear. The bass itself remains structurally sound with no cracks, breaks or repairs. All ... more

1973 rickenbacker 4001 bass all original great shape plays nice checkerboard outline color black comes with original hardshell case
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Unveil your musical creativity with the 1972 Rickenbacker 4001 Electric Bass Guitar, a legendary choice for both players and collectors alike. Sporting a vibrant red body color, this four-string bass guitar embodies the iconic style and exceptional craftsmanship synonymous with the Rickenbacker brand The Model 4001 is known for its rich, warm sound and durable construction, making it a favorite for performances and studio sessions. An ideal gift for the music enthusiast or a seasoned musician, ... more

1979 Rickenbacker 4005 Jetglo Bass, Clean Vintage w Original Case
Collector-Grade! Here is a beautiful vintage 1979 Rickenbacker 4005 in Jetglo Black. The last of the original 4005's! This version sounds great with the same great construction but the hotter pickups versus the toasters. The condition is excellent. We can't really note any condition issues besides some light surface marks. These are hard to find but in this condition is even more difficult. Comes with the original ... more

Up for sale, a 1967 Rickenbacker 4005 bass in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. A rare vintage Ric bass with small production totals, the semi-hollow 4005 was only offered from 1965-71, with very few examples produced in Mapleglo
Featuring a carved maple body and heavily figured bubble maple back framed by zipper binding, the 4005's body is essentially an elongated version of Ric's 300 series guitars, complete with a bound rosewood ... more

This is an insanely clean & extremely good looking dead original 1979 Rickenbacker 4005 Bass that has all the right stuff. Its Azurglo finish is deep & rich w / a cool factor that only the final ones had at the end of production is what this stunning Blue bad boy exhibits ! Its Pearl triangular fingerboard inlays are so Ricky ! It's got both its original High Gain pickups that sound great. Its got pot codes that date to the 51st week of 1978. Its serial # is "SG" which dates to July ... more

The Rickenbacker 4000 is one of the most interesting basses ever. Very rare these days are many clean originals. This is a wonderful Fireglo finished example w / a maple neck-thru design w / nice maple body halves??dot inlays, unbound neck & body, 1 Horseshoe pickup w / mono electronics, large headstock w / walnut wings & the rarest item, its clear lucite thumb rest. Its white??gard is clean as are its tuners. It has extra screw holes hidden under the gard as seen in our pics. Its serial... more

The Rickenbacker 4000 is one of the most interesting basses ever. Very rare these days are many clean originals. This is a wonderful Mapleglo finished example w / a maple neck-thru design w / nice maple body halves??dot inlays, unbound neck & body, 1 Horseshoe pickup w / mono electronics, large headstock w / walnut wings & the rarest item, its clear lucite thumb rest. Its white??gard is clean as are its tuners. Its serial # plate is wearing its ??GF?? code that dates to June 1967 & ... more

1974 RICKENBACKER 4001 / 4003 BASS CASE - made in USA :
* BOTTOM padding removed, cos it was used for al longer bass=check pic 2
* tolex has some wear & rips
* all latches are working fine
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Ok so I'm very reluctant to selling this bass but it's been on my mind for a while and I think it's finally time to free up some space and let someone else have fun with it. I bought it in 2016 from Andy Baxter Bass & Guitars and used it to record and toured with it in Europe but year later I quit my band and stopped using it that much until 2021 when I stopped playing on bass completely
It's an awesome bass but I hate to see it gather up dust and it needs to be played. I love Lemmy's ... more

1982 Rickenbacker 4001 JetgloFor sale I have a lovely vintage Rickenbacker bass As far as I??m aware, 1982 was the final year they made these guitars before they were fully reintroduced as the 4003. You do see an 82?? 4003 pop up every now and then with the split pick guard and dual truss etc. But this is full 4001 spec, which makes it a rare bird!The bass has toured the world and has been well loved. Plenty of wear but plays beautifully. Comes with original hardcase. Please study the ... more

1 owner 1981 Rickenbacker 4001 bass in Walnut color
Bass is in excellent condition, with only a couple of minor flaws (as seen in photos)
Original case included
Upgrades
New fretboard with dot inlays (by Larry Davis Guitar Works)
Reissue Toaster pickup (moved to the ½ inch position)
Reissue Horseshoe (wound to 8K by Tom Brantley Rewinds)
Wiring harness with push-pull pot for bridge pickup and NOS vintage Ajax blue capacitors
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This is a lovely example and I've owned a few over the years , from 1980 with rare factory fitted Grover tuners, hasn't been used in a while so the strings are pretty lifeless, a few very small blemishes and hairline cracks on the scratchplate but otherwise but it's had an easy life and even the case is in great shape too. I'm selling my basses and other guitars - I'm starting a new business so need to raise funds otherwise I wouldn't be selling anything. Collection preferred or may meet half ... more

An early 4003 from 1985 in a very rare light Burgundy finish. Showing a few signs of the time on the headstock and in the back but nothing major (see pics)
Recently set up, all original parts
Comes with vintage but not original hard case.... more

1967 RICKENBACKER 4005 Bass - made in USA - PROJECT :
* body & neck ONLY
* fingerboard was sanded down
* needs a new fingerboard & body routs filled & parts
* some original parts of it are offered in our EBAY SHOP
* original 4005 basses are selling for 11 000 Euros
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1974 Rickenbacher 40011970s Morley Wah Pedal350w Fender Bass AmpPeavy 2x15 bass cabinet / 2 eminence speakers 12 String Takamine semi acousticEpiphone Les Paul
I'm selling my gear and will deliver in Canada only.
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