Custom 1979 Rickenbacker 4001S White

Rickenbacker's 4001S is the leaner and meaner version of the 4001. On paper they're just cosmetic differences. The neck has simple dots markers rather than the big sharkfin inlays. Also, there's no binding on the neck or the body. BUT(!), the lack of body binding means you get a nice and comfy round-over on the perimeter which is much more forgiving on your forearm. Win! There's no doubt that this one saw a ton of action over the years as there's plenty of real-world paint wear to be seen. The frets probably got played down to nothing so it got a pro re-fret and in a rarity for Ricky, the fingerboard was left unfinished so it feels a little like all those other basses out there. The bridge got swapped out for a Badass so you know that someone had no patience for the somewhat touchy Rick bridges. A Badass is rock solid. Electronics are correct (and are mono compared to the stereo outs on the regular 4001). All around it's a great playing and sounding bass as well as being a super vibey vintage piece. 8.9 lbs.