Rickenbacker 4001 Jetglo 1978 – Pre-Owned

The Rickenbacker 4001 is an electric bass that was manufactured by Rickenbacker is a two-pickup “deluxe” version of their first production bass, the single-pickup model 4000. This design, created by Roger Rossmeisl, was manufactured between 1961 and 1981, when it was replaced by an updated version dubbed the Rickenbacker 4003.

This bass is in great condition for the age. The previous owner decided to replace the original Rickenbacker electronics with a custom John East BTB-01 Preamp. The preamp was fitted by John East. The neck pickup has been replaced but the original pickup is included with the sale. It comes with a hardcase included. Inside the hardcase there is a strap.