A fantastic vintage example of Rickenbacker's streamlined single-pickup bass, this 1979 Model 4000 offers the unmistakable shape, feel, and character of the classic Rickenbacker bass in a wonderfully straightforward configuration.
Introduced before the legendary 4001, the Model 4000 established the basic design language that would define generations of Rickenbacker basses. Compared with the dual-pickup 4001, the 4000 strips the formula down to its essentials with a single bridge-position pickup and simple volume and tone controls.
Finished in Rickenbacker's iconic Fireglo, this 1979 example features the familiar cresting-wave headstock, dot-inlaid rosewood fingerboard, distinctive Rickenbacker bridge/tailpiece, and clean unbound aesthetic associated with the Model 4000.
Sonically, the single bridge pickup provides the articulate attack, focused midrange, clarity, and unmistakable bite for which vintage Rickenbacker basses are known. The simple electronics make the 4000 particularly direct and responsive, offering a different experience from its more elaborate 4001 counterpart.
Produced in substantially smaller numbers and encountered far less frequently than the 4001, surviving vintage Model 4000 basses have become particularly interesting instruments for Rickenbacker collectors and players seeking one of the company's foundational bass designs.
Includes its original hardshell case.
Key Features
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Vintage 1979 Rickenbacker Model 4000
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Classic Fireglo finish
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Historically important single-pickup Rickenbacker bass design
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Single bridge-position pickup
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Simple volume and tone control layout
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Rosewood fingerboard
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Dot fingerboard inlays
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Unbound fingerboard and body
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33 1/4" scale length
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20 frets
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Cresting-wave Rickenbacker headstock
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Vintage-style Rickenbacker bridge/tailpiece
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Made in USA
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Original hardshell case included
Specifications
Manufacturer: Rickenbacker
Model: 4000
Year: 1979
Instrument Type: 4-String Electric Bass
Finish: Fireglo
Body: Maple
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlays: Dot
Scale Length: 33 1/4"
Frets: 20
Pickup Configuration: Single Bridge Pickup
Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone
Bridge/Tailpiece: Rickenbacker
Headstock: Cresting-Wave
Country of Manufacture: USA
Case: Original Hardshell Case
