Model 4001C64S

Since the time he obtained his Bass in 1965, Paul McCartney’s original Rickenbacker 4001S bass (actually made in 1964) has “evolved” through Numerous modifications. Using the 4001C64 starting point, the 4001C64S fast forwards to incorporate these changes to replicate his Bass as it finally exists today. Most evident is the reshaped body, zero-fret Fingerboard, pickup type, and tailpiece detail. A satin sealer-only finish helps protect The natural Maple body and neck, as well as the Rosewood fingerboard.

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Specifications

Body TypeSolid
No. Frets20
Scale Length84.5cm (33 1/4″)
Neck Width at Nut41.3 mm (1 5/8”)
Neck Width at 12th Fret52.4 mm (2 1/16”)
Crown Radius25.4 cm (10”)
Body WoodMaple
Neck WoodMaple
Fingerboard WoodRosewood
Weight4.5 kg (10.0 lbs.)
Overall Length114.5 cm (45 1/16”)
Overall Width33.7 cm (13 1/4”)
Overall Depth31.8 mm (1 1/4”)
Neck BindingNo
Fret Marker StyleDot
TailpieceRIC
BridgeRIC
Neck TypeThru body
No. of Pickups2
Type of PickupsToaster Top™, Horseshoe
Output TypeMono
Machine HeadsVintrage repro

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