{"product_id":"wwconrknd2215-vintage-1974-4001","title":"Vintage 1974 4001 Bass","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSonic Evaluation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen I plugged this bass in, I almost involuntarily started playing Cliff Burton's classic Metallica bass solo \"Anesthesia (Pulling Teeth).\" A jean jacket with a Motorhead patch on the back spontaneously appeared over my t-shirt, and I found that all my facial hair had disappeared save for a Fu Manchu. That's the kind of transportive rock and roll power this bass has! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore specifically, this bass is the definition of an angry-sounding Rickenbacker. It growls with the fierceness of a grizzly bear that just stubbed its toe. The attack hits with a visceral snarl that demands everyone in the room pay attention when you play hard, but it becomes righteously smooth if you play with more of a McCartney-style attitude. The low-end is gargantuan, the midrange is broad and rich, and the highs have that signature Rickenbacker glassy chime (and have tons of meat to them to boot!). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a Rickenbacker to strike fear in the hearts of your enemies, check this serial out! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Rickenbacker 4003 from '74 is quite clean! It shows some light fretwear, and the finish shows typical wear for a vintage instrument: some scratches, chips, dings, and light hardware tarnishing. There are also a couple of drips of white paint on the upper horn that we could likely remove. Currently, it has the \"vintage\" cap like a modern Rick installed on the bridge pickup, which could easily bypassed to unlock the full power of the bridge. It comes with its original hardshell case, too! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Used","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54037907931411,"sku":"WWCONRKND2215","price":4499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/5824\/5651\/files\/wwconrknd2215_lg1.jpg?v=1775746127","url":"https:\/\/wildwoodguitars.com\/products\/wwconrknd2215-vintage-1974-4001","provider":"Wildwood Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}