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Description
1967
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Build quality
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The 4001S Prototype features a neck-through construction which many owners confuse with set-neck due to its unique heel design.
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Mods and upgrades
Value and pricing
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Despite refinishes and hardware changes, owners mention that prices under $1500 USD are rare, making $1250 a potentially good deal.
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The "Redneck bass" nickname refers to models with a red-finished fretboard, which can be mistaken for custom refinishes.
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Features and functionality
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The 4050/12 double neck is a custom creation, combining a 450/12 and 4001 with a newly fabricated body for a seamless look.
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In 1969, Led Zeppelin rented a number of Guitars Basses and Amplifiers from Rickenbacker for a total price of $12,492.
Among this equipment, there was a Prototype version of the 4001S Bass. This Bass was equiped with 4005 model bass hardware and electronics in a 4001S model body, these electronics included 2x Volume knobs, 2x Tone knobs, a smaller Blend knob, a 3-way toggle switch, 2x 4005 "Toaster Pickups" in the 4005 positions, aswell as a 4005 style pickguard.
Jones used this Bass at least once in Detroit, January 1969.
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