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1966 Rickenbacker 4005 with a Fireglo finish in excellent condition. When the bass came to us we noticed the neck pickup needed rewinding as it was open circuit. We have had it rewound by Lavarack guitars here in Leeds. Other notes made whilst on the bench are that the blend pot is new and some of the wiring and both capacitors have been changed. It is supplied in a non-original case. All other parts are original.
The finish has very little play wear and there are no major scuffs or dings except a couple of small ones on the edge of the headstock. The back of the neck is clean with very few marks. It has a lovely slim neck and the frets are in great shape with very little playwear. All hardware and electronics are in fine working order. The truss rods are fully functioning and the neck is straight with fantastic action having been set up in our workshop. The 4 original pots are dated early 66. Serial FE 1752. Weight 8lbs 8.5oz / 3.87 kg. Nut width 42mm. Depth at 1st fret 21.3 mm.
The Rickenbacker 4005 is a hollow-body electric bass that was produced starting in 1965. It is similar in design and shape to the iconic Rickenbacker 360 guitar. The 4005 was never as popular as Rickenbacker solid-body basses like the 4001, and the total output of 4005 basses reflects this. Since going out of production, however, the 4005 has attracted increased attention from collectors which has greatly increased the value of these instruments. The body has elegant contours on the front with a flat back which is outlined by checkered binding. The R logo tailpiece alongside the two toaster pickups really make the bass pop aesthetically. The fingerboard is graced with full-width inlays and white binding. This really is a beautiful bass and it sounds awesome.
| Condition | Excellent 8.75/10 |
| Case | HSC |
| Weight | 8lbs 8.5oz / 3.87 kg |
| Serial Number | FE 1752 |
1966 Rickenbacker 4005 with a Fireglo finish in excellent condition. When the bass came to us we noticed the neck pickup needed rewinding as it was open circuit. We have had it rewound by Lavarack guitars here in Leeds. Other notes made whilst on the bench are that the blend pot is new and some of the wiring and both capacitors have been changed. It is supplied in a non-original case. All other parts are original.
The finish has very little play wear and there are no major scuffs or dings except a couple of small ones on the edge of the headstock. The back of the neck is clean with very few marks. It has a lovely slim neck and the frets are in great shape with very little playwear. All hardware and electronics are in fine working order. The truss rods are fully functioning and the neck is straight with fantastic action having been set up in our workshop. The 4 original pots are dated early 66. Serial FE 1752. Weight 8lbs 8.5oz / 3.87 kg. Nut width 42mm. Depth at 1st fret 21.3 mm.
The Rickenbacker 4005 is a hollow-body electric bass that was produced starting in 1965. It is similar in design and shape to the iconic Rickenbacker 360 guitar. The 4005 was never as popular as Rickenbacker solid-body basses like the 4001, and the total output of 4005 basses reflects this. Since going out of production, however, the 4005 has attracted increased attention from collectors which has greatly increased the value of these instruments. The body has elegant contours on the front with a flat back which is outlined by checkered binding. The R logo tailpiece alongside the two toaster pickups really make the bass pop aesthetically. The fingerboard is graced with full-width inlays and white binding. This really is a beautiful bass and it sounds awesome.
| Condition | Excellent 8.75/10 |
| Case | HSC |
| Weight | 8lbs 8.5oz / 3.87 kg |
| Serial Number | FE 1752 |
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