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Rickenbacker 4001

Electric bass guitar

Rickenbacker's classic electric bass, the 4001 features through-body neck construction and a bright, cutting tone with strong treble definition. It was played by influential bassists including Paul McCartney, Chris Squire, and Geddy Lee.

Technical line drawing of Rickenbacker 4001
Technical line drawing of Rickenbacker 4001

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  • Rickenbacker

    Rickenbacker is an American maker of electric guitars and basses founded in California in 1931. A pioneer of the electric guitar, it is known for its bright, jangly tone and instruments such as the 360 guitar and 4001 bass.

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  • Technical line drawing of Rickenbacker 4000 Series

    Rickenbacker 4000 Series

    United States

    Rickenbacker's electric bass line, defined by neck-through-body 'cresting wave' instruments with dual single-coil pickups, distinctive treble-punch tone, and mono/stereo (Rick-O-Sound) outputs. The series includes the original 4001 and its long-running successor, the 4003.

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