Rickenbacker 4005WB double-bound Maple finish, 1974, in brand-NOS Black Tolex case, excellent condition. £9000 Worthing, West Sussex

[GregNouveau]

Up for sale is my unicorn-rare 1974 double-bound Maple finish 4005WB.

It comes in a NOS black Tolex case, imported from the US, and made specifically for the 4005 basses. I think this was the last one they had in stock.

 

These "WB" 4005's are VERY rare: you see quite a few with the standard rounded front edges, but the WB is an altogether rarer beast!

You hardly ever see these...anywhere.

 

The bass is fantastic for a 50 year old instrument, it plays great and has very minimal signs of use, despite being used by a French session player for 15 years prior to my purchase.

There is a scratch in the varnish at the sharp edge of the front "slash" sound-hole, and a tiny piece of the binding is missing on the rear, at the heel of the neck.

 

Otherwise great!

 

Reason for sale: well my priorities have changed over the past few years and I can no longer justify holding on to my bass collection anymore...someone should be playing them!

 

This bass is listed on Ebay and Reverb, with their respective commissions added, so you guys can get it a little cheaper!

 

Collection from Worthing is HIGHLY preferred: postage for this, insured, is around £200 for the UK, £350 for EU and £450 for the US.

 

It'll be painful for me to sell this (and my other basses), but I feel its the right way to go....

 

No offer please: this bass is already a bargain!

I've had months of messages from dealers offering me "the price they can get for this bass minus their 50% markup", so I just want to sell this to the right person, and "end user", rather than a "middleman". You know what I'm saying...?!

 

Oh...and I have another listing on here too.....! 🙂

 

 

 

 

 

Edited 1 hour ago by GregNouveau

[Skybone]

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