{"product_id":"2001-rickenbacker-4001v63-fireglo-vintage-reissue-w-ohsc","title":"2001 Rickenbacker 4001V63 Fireglo Vintage Reissue w\/ OHSC","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFor Sale: 2001 Rickenbacker 4001V63 – Fireglo | Vintage Reissue | OHSC\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a \u003cstrong\u003e2001 Rickenbacker 4001V63 in classic Fireglo\u003c\/strong\u003e, complete with its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Rickenbacker hard-shell case\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4001V63 is one of the most desirable vintage-style basses Rickenbacker produced, designed to recreate the look, feel, and distinctive voice of the early-1960s 4001S. With its unbound body, dot-inlaid rosewood fingerboard, vintage-style Toaster neck pickup, Horseshoe-style bridge pickup, and unmistakable Rickenbacker construction, the V63 delivers much of the character players love about an early vintage Rick without the price of an original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in iconic Fireglo, this 2001 example has the classic appearance and unmistakable personality that have made the 4001V63 increasingly sought after by both players and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good – 8.5\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight surface scratches from normal use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA few small dings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonest cosmetic wear consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall very clean for a 25-year-old instrument\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are \u003cstrong\u003eno cracks, breaks, repairs, or structural issues\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck is straight and stable, and the original frets remain in excellent condition. 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