For sale is an exceptionally rare and stunning 2017 Rickenbacker Limited Edition 4001S SPL in Satin Mapleglo, complete with the original hard-shell case.

This model was part of an exclusive limited run of just 35 pieces made for the Japanese market and was never sold in the USA. The 4001 is no longer a catalog model, making this bass an ultra-rare opportunity for collectors and die-hard Rickenbacker fans.

Key Features:

• Limited Edition: Only 35 made in 2017 for Japan — not available in the U.S. market

• Vintage-Inspired Specs: Maple body and neck, rosewood fingerboard, dot inlays, non-binding body

• Electronics:

  • Neck Pickup: Vintage Toaster Top

  • Bridge Pickup: Vintage Horseshoe

  • Vintage Tone Circuit: Rear pickup features on/off low-cut capacitor switch for expanded tonal range

Condition:

This bass is in excellent, near-mint condition—super clean with no visible signs of wear. It has been well cared for and is 100% original with no cracks, repairs, or modifications.

Specs:

• Serial Number: 17 11766

• Finish: Satin Mapleglo

• Neck Profile: Thin

• Fingerboard: Rosewood

• Nut Width: 1.71"

• Neck Depth: 0.88" (1st fret), 0.89" (12th fret)

• Frets: 20 (original, excellent condition)

• Scale Length: 33 1/4"

• Pickups:

  • Neck – Vintage Single Coil Toaster Top

  • Bridge – Vintage Horseshoe with tone circuit

• Weight: 9 lbs 12 oz

• Includes: Original hard-shell case (some wear on bottom, fully functional)

• Setup: Professionally set up — no buzzing, dead spots, or issues

Why This Bass Stands Out:

• True collector’s piece — ultra-limited model never released in the U.S.

• Expanded tonal range — thanks to switchable vintage tone circuit

• Classic Rickenbacker feel and tone — with rare appointments like the toaster/horseshoe combo

• Immaculate condition — no wear, 100% original, professionally set up

Why Buy from Guitar Chimp?

With 17+ years of experience selling premium guitars and basses, we specialize in clean, original, and player-ready instruments. Every piece is thoroughly inspected and professionally set up by our in-house luthier. What you see is what you get—no stock photos.

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Don’t miss your chance to own this rare 2017 Rickenbacker 4001S SPL Satin Mapleglo. Whether you’re a serious collector or discerning player, this bass offers a once-in-a-decade kind of find.

Jerald
🎸 Guitar Chimp