{"product_id":"1982-rickenbacker-4001-white-aged-cream-vintage-original-w-hard-shell-case","title":"1982 Rickenbacker 4001 White Aged Cream Vintage Original w\/ Hard-Shell Case","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Sale: 1982 Rickenbacker 4001 – Aged White \/ Cream w\/ Hard-Shell Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp for sale is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1982 Rickenbacker 4001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in its original White finish, now beautifully aged to a warm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyellow\/cream patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complete with a non-original hard-shell case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a great-looking vintage 4001 with exactly the kind of natural aging players and collectors love to see. The original White finish has mellowed dramatically over the decades, giving the bass a rich cream-colored appearance that looks every bit as cool as it sounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bass is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall original with the exception of the bridge mute adjustment screws\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The foam pad for the bridge mute is missing, and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal bridge pickup cover is also missing and is not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Otherwise, the bass retains its original components and classic Rickenbacker character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe included non-original hard-shell case shows some wear from use but remains fully functional and protects the bass well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bass has been played and shows plenty of honest vintage character throughout, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScratches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish checking throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral cosmetic wear consistent with age and use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally aged White finish that has yellowed to a beautiful cream color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aging and finish checking give the bass a fantastic vintage appearance and are entirely consistent with a well-played instrument from 1982.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bass has been professionally inspected and set up and is playing well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrent action is approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6\/64\" at the 12th fret on the low E string\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bass remains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehighly original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the following items to note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge mute adjustment screws have been replaced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge mute foam pad is missing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge pickup cover is missing and not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEverything else on the bass appears to be original.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: Rickenbacker 4001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1982\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial Number: VE 1412\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: White, Naturally Aged to Cream \/ Yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard: Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length: 33.25\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickups: Original Rickenbacker Pickups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronics: Original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge: Original Rickenbacker Bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge Pickup Cover: Missing \/ Not Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMute: Original Assembly, Missing Foam Pad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMute Adjustment Screws: Replaced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 9 lbs 14 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Non-Original Hard-Shell Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTone \u0026amp; Feel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rickenbacker 4001 has one of the most recognizable bass voices ever recorded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt delivers the signature combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etight low end, aggressive upper mids, clear attack, and excellent note definition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that made the 4001 a favorite among rock, progressive, punk, and alternative players.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original pickups retain the unmistakable Rickenbacker character, with plenty of growl and articulation when played aggressively while still offering warm, detailed tones when backed off.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rosewood fingerboard contributes to the smooth feel and familiar response of the instrument, while the classic Rickenbacker construction gives the bass its distinctive sustain and resonance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9 lbs 14 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the bass has a substantial, solid feel and balances nicely in playing position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSetup \u0026amp; Playability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bass has been professionally set up and is ready to play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe action is currently set to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6\/64\" at the 12th fret on the low E string\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt plays comfortably and cleanly and has the firm, responsive feel players expect from a vintage 4001.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally Aged White Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the coolest features of this bass is the way the original White finish has aged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver more than four decades, the finish has naturally shifted from bright White to a warm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyellow\/cream tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving the bass the unmistakable look of a genuine vintage instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finish checking throughout only adds to the character, creating the kind of appearance that modern relic finishes try to replicate but never quite capture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNothing about the aging looks artificial—it is simply the result of time, use, and decades of natural finish evolution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHard-Shell Case Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bass comes with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enon-original hard-shell case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe case shows cosmetic wear from use but remains fully functional and provides good protection for storage, travel, and shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransparency \u0026amp; Photos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all Guitar Chimp listings, detailed photos are provided of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexact instrument—no stock photos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the end of the photo set, you’ll find close-up images taken under direct lighting to clearly show the scratches, dings, finish checking, naturally aged finish, missing bridge pickup cover, case wear, and any other cosmetic imperfections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe don’t just describe the condition—we show it in detail so there are no surprises.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany customers tell us their instruments arrive in better condition than expected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy From Guitar Chimp?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith over 18 years of experience, Guitar Chimp is trusted by players and collectors worldwide for high-quality, player-ready instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery bass is thoroughly inspected and professionally set up by our in-house luthier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have safely shipped thousands of guitars and basses around the world. Every instrument is professionally packed, fully insured, and shipped with signature confirmation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy with confidence knowing your instrument will arrive safely and exactly as described.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📞 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCall\/Text:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (801) 317-9013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💬 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMessage anytime—we’re always happy to help!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1982 Rickenbacker 4001 in White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a killer vintage example with beautiful natural aging, original pickups and electronics, classic rosewood fingerboard, and the unmistakable Rickenbacker tone that made the 4001 legendary. The original White finish has aged to a gorgeous yellow\/cream color, and the scratches, dings, and finish checking give it tons of authentic vintage character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally set up and ready for its next owner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJerald – Guitar Chimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProviding The Finest Guitars, Basses \u0026amp; Amps Since 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rickenbacker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42369521614903,"sku":"080326gtr6","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1304\/0581\/files\/IMG_5053_8fe3b0fc-d60c-4753-bfbd-49484f3c46cb.jpg?v=1786253047","url":"https:\/\/guitarchimp.com\/products\/1982-rickenbacker-4001-white-aged-cream-vintage-original-w-hard-shell-case","provider":"Guitar Chimp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}