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BGRA: Rickenbacker 4001v63
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Rickenbacker |
Model |
4001v63 |
| Reviewer |
Jon Casselman 35 yrs playing experience |
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Price paid |
Approx $1,500.00 (Cdn) in 1986 |
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Neck Type | Maple, neck through body design |
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Fingerboard | Rosewood, with 21 frets |
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Body Type | Maple |
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Finish | MapleGlo (natural) with white pickguard |
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Pickup(s) | Rickenbacker single coil toaster & horseshoe P/U's |
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Controls | 2 volume and 2 tone controls, P/U toggle switch |
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I ordered this bass new back in 1986. It is my third 4001, and without a
doubt the best of the three. Not only does the bass give you that cool 60's
retro look it sounds and plays unlike my previous Ric's. This is due to the
guitars pickups. One being the toaster in the neck position and the other
being the horseshoe located at the bridge.
The scale of the 4001v63 is longer than that of a 4001 or 4003 and the
weight one pound heavier.
This bass is very versatile. The only possible inconvenience can be the
horseshoe pickup cover which can get in the way if you like to play right at
the bridge. If you don't play there, it'll never get in your way. The bass
will produce tonal sounds from YES and RUSH to the Beatles and Pink Floyd
along with everything in between.
I find my bass to be extremly comfortable to play due the fact it does not
have any bindings to dig into your arm or side. It has nicely rounded edges
that are smooth and comfortable.
During the past number of years I've been fortunate to have owned a number
of vintage and modern basses. Except for a very few, they've all come and
gone. In the end it was the 4001v63 that became my benchmark to which all my
other basses were compaired. I've yet to find a bass that surpasses it in an
all around comparison.
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