Used Rickenbacker 4001

About the Rickenbacker 4001

The Rickenbacker 4001 was produced by Rickenbacker from 1961 to 1986, a 25-year production run. Rickenbacker has been building instruments in the United States since 1931. You may also see this listed as "Ric 4001", "Ricky 4001" — they refer to the same instrument.

Buying Guide

• 1Check the truss rod adjustment — bass necks take more tension than guitar necks and are more prone to developing bows.
• 2Test the electronics with the bass plugged into an amp. Active basses should have a fresh battery for testing.
• 3Inspect the nut slots — bass strings can wear deep grooves that cause buzzing on the first few frets.