The Ibanez 4001 copy features a bolt-on neck, unlike the Rickenbacker's neck-through construction, affecting sustain and resonance.

An owner preferred the Ibanez copy over a '77 Rickenbacker due to its slimmer neck and better strap button location.

Some Ibanez copies may lack the stereo output present in original Rickenbacker 4001 models.

Rickenbacker's double truss rod is praised for enhancing neck stability and playability, a feature absent in the Ibanez copies.

As the price gap narrows, some owners recommend saving for a genuine Rickenbacker for its unique features like the double truss rod.

Modified Ibanez 4001 copies might sell for around $1,000, though unaltered versions can be listed for up to $2,200.

A 70's Ibanez lawsuit copy priced at $325 is considered a good deal if it plays well and has no neck issues.

Owners of genuine Rickenbackers highlight the neck-through design as contributing to a unique singing and chiming tonal quality.

Some owners replace the neck pickup with a DiMarzio Model 1 Mudbucker; the bridge pickup may resemble a DiMarzio Model G, though not exactly.

Certain models have been rewired to include a Series/Parallel switch, enhancing tonal versatility.

Bass models from 1972-1976, such as the 2388B, often feature replacement knobs differing from the original design.

It's noted that some 70's Ibanez models have a higher output compared to genuine Rickenbackers.

Some users hold onto their 70's Ibanez copies, suggesting they retain value and appeal over time.