History of Rickenbacker and the contribution to music.
The Beatles, Prince and more 90 years of Rickenbac.eml
https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/rickenbacker-best-songs-the-beatles-prince/
Why would you want to devalue a high end instrument?
If it isn't what you want, sell it and buy what you do want - even if it means commissioning a new bass.
There always seems to be plenty of Drum Kits on Preloved.com which come up when I type "Bass" in "Musical instruments". Bass drum obviously the trigger.
After posting photos of some knobs I have (ooh, err Matron) which fit a Yamaha BB Tony got in contact to say he'd like some. Brief discussion and there's money in my account.
It's clear that Tony is an asset to this forum...trade with confidence...