Rickenbacker4001 bass
The vintage Rickenbacker 4001 bass.
- Bass guitartype
- USAmade in
- 1961–1986made
- 3listings now
Used, any case–3 listings, too few to say
Used, hard case–2 listings, too few to say
Used, gig bag–none listed now
Case not stated–1 listing, too few to say
New / unplayed–none listed now
Updated 25 min ago · how we price
Price history
eBay UK · median Buy It Now asking price
Used (all)With hard caseNew
3 listings
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1975 Black And White Jetglo Rickenbacker 4001 Model Bass Guitar With Hard Case Nottingham
Hard case
Hard case1975 USAWhitePrivate sellerBest Offer grlove_33 · 100% · 9 feedback- Low seller feedback
£3,067 postage not shown Not enough data -
Rickenbacker 4001 - 1979 - Fireglo - Vintage Rickenbacker Bass Guitar London
Hard case
Hard case*1979 USAPrivate sellerBest Offer mumbles-pier · 100% · 2,158 feedback£3,102 incl. £40 delivery Not enough data -
Rickenbacker 4001 1977 - MAPLEGLO Somerton
Case not stated
1977 USAPrivate sellerBest Offer chin8669 · 0% · 6 feedback- Low seller feedback
£3,602 incl. £26 delivery Not enough data
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Before you buy a used Rickenbacker 4001 bass
- Check the serial number and the neck date. Ask for a photo of the serial (on the headstock or neck plate) and match it to the year the seller gives. A serial that doesn't fit the model's years is a warning sign.
- Look at the frets. Grooves under the strings on the first few frets mean a fret dress or refret soon, which costs £100–£350. Listings that say "set up" or "refret" are tagged above.
- Ask what's been changed. Swapped pickups, tuners or bridges are common and fine to play, but a stock guitar holds its value better. Tick "Stock (not modified)" to hide the guitars whose title says they're upgraded.
- Be wary of a price far below typical. Fakes (especially of Gibson, Martin and Fender Custom Shop) and scams are priced well under the going rate to look like a bargain. We flag anything 35%+ under similar listings and never count it as a deal. Our fake guitar checklist has more.
- Think about postage. A guitar needs a proper box and careful packing. Many sellers offer collection only: the location is shown on every listing.
- Pay through eBay. eBay's Money Back Guarantee only covers you if you pay through eBay. Never pay by bank transfer outside it, however good the deal.
Questions
How much is a used Rickenbacker 4001 bass worth?
There are too few used Rickenbacker 4001 bass listings on eBay UK right now to give a reliable typical price. Choose "All countries" to see listings from 5 eBay sites.
What is the Rickenbacker 4001 bass?
The vintage Rickenbacker 4001 bass. Made in USA. Made 1961–1986.
Is it safe to buy a used Rickenbacker 4001 bass on eBay?
It can be. Pay through eBay so the Money Back Guarantee covers you, buy from sellers with a long, positive feedback record and ask for photos of the serial number, the neck and the frets. We flag new and low-feedback sellers, and warn about prices far below typical, which is where most fakes and scams sit.
