1972 Rickenbacker 4001 Electric Bass Fireglo Finish w/HSC

1972 Rickenbacker 4001 Bass In Fireglo Finish

This Item Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks

In Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

Finish Shows Moderate Cosmetic Play Wear Throughout, Including Various Dings, Marks And Scratches As Shown

G-String Tuner Slightly Bent But Functions As Intended

Two Small Screws Missing From Truss Rod Cover

All Parts Original

Made In California

Maple/Walnut Neck Through Construction

Checkerboard Binding On Body

Original 'Horseshoe' And 'Toaster' Pickups With Dual Volume/Tone Controls And Pickup Selector Toggle Switch

Original Electronics, Pots Date To 23rd Week Of 1971 (See Photos)

Bound Bubinga Fingerboard With Crushed Pearl Triangle Inlays

Original Frets In Good Playable Condition Showing Some Wear, Including Small Divots Mostly In First And Second Positions

Grover Sealed-Back Tuners

34" Scale Length

1 11/16" Nut Width

Neck Depth At 1st Fret: 0.85"

Neck Depth At 12th Fret: 0.94"

Weighs 8lbs 8oz

Comes As Shown With Period Correct Hard Shell Case

The 1972 Rickenbacker 4001 is a classic vintage bass, renowned for its distinctive growling tone, powerful attack, and unmistakable look. Featuring Rickenbacker’s iconic double-pickup design, stereo/mono outputs, and neck-through construction, it delivers the punch and clarity that defined countless recordings from the era. A highly sought-after vintage instrument, a well-preserved 1972 example is both a serious player’s bass and a piece of rock history.