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Full-length view of a sunburst bass with a white pickguard, two pickups, and four control knobs, standing in its open, orange-lined hard case. — 01 / 26Full-length view of a sunburst bass with a white pickguard, two pickups, and four control knobs, standing in its open, orange-lined hard case.

The bass's sunburst body with a white pickguard, chrome hardware, and three control knobs is angled in its orange-lined case. — 02 / 26The bass's sunburst body with a white pickguard, chrome hardware, and three control knobs is angled in its orange-lined case.

The bass is shown from behind in its open, orange-lined case, revealing the sunburst V-shaped body and light wood neck. — 03 / 26The bass is shown from behind in its open, orange-lined case, revealing the sunburst V-shaped body and light wood neck.

The bass's V-shaped sunburst body, with a black-red-yellow gradient, is seen from the back, showing the neck plate and strap buttons. — 04 / 26The bass's V-shaped sunburst body, with a black-red-yellow gradient, is seen from the back, showing the neck plate and strap buttons.

The black, pointed headstock with white binding and four clover-leaf tuners shows some dust and minor wear around the nut. — 05 / 26The black, pointed headstock with white binding and four clover-leaf tuners shows some dust and minor wear around the nut.

The back of a light wood headstock with four chrome clover-leaf tuners, showing a "MADE IN ITALY" sticker. — 06 / 26The back of a light wood headstock with four chrome clover-leaf tuners, showing a "MADE IN ITALY" sticker.

The bass body, angled from above, shows a sunburst finish, white pickguard, chrome pickup, bridge, and three control knobs. — 07 / 26The bass body, angled from above, shows a sunburst finish, white pickguard, chrome pickup, bridge, and three control knobs.

The bass body, with a sunburst finish and cream pickguard, shows a chrome bridge cover and three control knobs. — 08 / 26The bass body, with a sunburst finish and cream pickguard, shows a chrome bridge cover and three control knobs.

Close-up of the bass body, showing the sunburst finish, white pickguard, chrome bridge, single pickup, and three control knobs. — 09 / 26Close-up of the bass body, showing the sunburst finish, white pickguard, chrome bridge, single pickup, and three control knobs.

Angled view of the sunburst bass body, showing the white pickguard with red trim, chrome bridge cover, two knobs, and a toggle switch. — 10 / 26Angled view of the sunburst bass body, showing the white pickguard with red trim, chrome bridge cover, two knobs, and a toggle switch.

The back of the V-shaped bass body, showing a sunburst finish with black edges, red-orange, and yellow center, with a neck plate. — 11 / 26The back of the V-shaped bass body, showing a sunburst finish with black edges, red-orange, and yellow center, with a neck plate.

The back of a V-shaped sunburst bass, angled from the neck joint to the upper bout, showing a chrome neck plate. — 12 / 26The back of a V-shaped sunburst bass, angled from the neck joint to the upper bout, showing a chrome neck plate.

The back of the V-shaped sunburst bass body is angled, showing a chrome neck plate and light scratches near the neck joint. — 13 / 26The back of the V-shaped sunburst bass body is angled, showing a chrome neck plate and light scratches near the neck joint.

Angled view of the V-shaped bass body's sunburst back, showing the neck plate, strap buttons, and some light surface wear. — 14 / 26Angled view of the V-shaped bass body's sunburst back, showing the neck plate, strap buttons, and some light surface wear.

Side view of the bass neck, showing the light wood grain, white binding, dark fretboard, and chrome tuning pegs. — 15 / 26Side view of the bass neck, showing the light wood grain, white binding, dark fretboard, and chrome tuning pegs.

The bass neck, with a light wood finish and dark fretboard, is shown from the side, revealing white binding and black dot inlays. — 16 / 26The bass neck, with a light wood finish and dark fretboard, is shown from the side, revealing white binding and black dot inlays.

Close-up of the bass fretboard, showing dark wood, metal frets, white dot inlays, and four strings with visible winding. — 17 / 26Close-up of the bass fretboard, showing dark wood, metal frets, white dot inlays, and four strings with visible winding.

The sunburst bass body, with a white pickguard, shows a single pickup, bridge, and three control knobs, with light wear. — 18 / 26The sunburst bass body, with a white pickguard, shows a single pickup, bridge, and three control knobs, with light wear.

The bass guitar's dark fretboard with white dot inlays and frets is centered, showing the headstock and part of the black body. — 19 / 26The bass guitar's dark fretboard with white dot inlays and frets is centered, showing the headstock and part of the black body.

The back of the V-shaped sunburst body shows a chrome neck plate with a serial number, and two strap buttons. — 20 / 26The back of the V-shaped sunburst body shows a chrome neck plate with a serial number, and two strap buttons.

Close-up of the bass's neck heel, showing the 4-bolt neck plate with serial number 287023 and light wear on the sunburst finish. — 21 / 26Close-up of the bass's neck heel, showing the 4-bolt neck plate with serial number 287023 and light wear on the sunburst finish.

Close-up of the bass's upper body, showing the sunburst finish with black, red, and yellow, and notable finish wear on the black edge. — 22 / 26Close-up of the bass's upper body, showing the sunburst finish with black, red, and yellow, and notable finish wear on the black edge.

Close-up of the bass's lower horn, showing a chrome strap button and light scratches on the glossy black finish. — 23 / 26Close-up of the bass's lower horn, showing a chrome strap button and light scratches on the glossy black finish.

Close-up of the bass's upper horn, showing the sunburst finish, neck plate, strap button, and light scratches on the black finish. — 24 / 26Close-up of the bass's upper horn, showing the sunburst finish, neck plate, strap button, and light scratches on the black finish.

Close-up of the bass's lower horn, showing the sunburst finish with many fine scratches and a chrome strap button. — 25 / 26Close-up of the bass's lower horn, showing the sunburst finish with many fine scratches and a chrome strap button.

A folded Eko warranty card and hangtag, with "Rocket IV" and "297023" handwritten on the registration card. — 26 / 26A folded Eko warranty card and hangtag, with "Rocket IV" and "297023" handwritten on the registration card.

Eko

c. 1966 Eko Rockes Rocket IV Sunburst Bass w/OHSC

$3,995.00

Available

Yearc. 1966
ConditionExcellent
StoreBurbank
CaseOHSC

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Specifications

Instrument

Year: c. 1966
Model: Eko Rockes Rocket IV Sunburst Bass
Condition: Excellent
Store: Burbank

Measurements

Nut width (in): 1.59
Neck depth, 1st fret (in): 0.88
Neck depth, 12th fret (in): 0.96
Weight: 6lbs 4oz

Construction

Fingerboard: Rosewood
Frets: 22 Frets Including A Zero Fret

Hardware & electronics

Pickups: Slanted Original Dearmond Neck Pickup

Case

Case: OHSC

Description

c. 1966 Eko Rockes Rocket IV Sunburst Bass w/OHSC

This Bass Is In Excellent Condition Showing A Few Minor Dings And Scratches (See All Photos)

Made In Vox/Eko Factory In Italy, Signature Line For The Band Rockes

Lightweight 6lbs 4oz

Original Dura Gloss Finish In Excellent Condition

Master Volume And Tone Knobs

Selector Switch Enables Extra Tone Cut

Neck Depth At 1st Fret 0.88", At 12th Fret 0.96"

Truss Rod Adjustment At Bottom Of Neck

Vintage 4 Saddle Bridge And Tailpiece

Hardware Is In Excellent Condition

Frets Are In Excellent Condition

Has Two Strap Pins On Both Horns

Comes With Original Hardshell Case, Warranty Card And Hang Tag As Pictured

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