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This would be the earliest possible date of the instrument. No cheap or easy task the cost of the repair could be more than the cost of the guitar! The following abbreviations are used.

The 4002 model was a limited edition and in terms of features the fanciest bass that Rickenbacker ever produced. Model 900 specs: 1 pickup, 21 fret neck.

1994 Rickenbacker 360/12 V64 - The A-22 model has a 22.

This article also gives as brief history as to when the different features were added or discontinued. Originally available only in Mapleglo and older style Fireglo 2 tone brown sunburst finishes. This bass was a special order only. The neck pickup was added to give greater tonal flexibility and greater bass response. This bass was originally designed for use with flat-wound strings. Features: Bound body, bound Padouk fingerboard, triangle inlays, two pickups, separate volume and tone controls, mono-output, truss rods adjust at head. Originally this bass was only available in a Fireglo finish. This model was only available as a special order. Features: Two pickups, separate volume and tone controls, stereo and mono output, bound body, 9 dot inlays, bound Padouk fingerboard, truss rods adjust at head. Features: Horse shoe bridge pickup, toaster neck pickup, separate volume and tone controls, mono output, unbound body, 9 dot inlays, unbound Padouk fingerboard, clear plastic finger rest, truss rods adjust at head. Available only in Mapleglo and Fireglo finishes. Features: Horseshoe bridge pickup, no body binding, mono output, 8 dot inlays, no neck binding, toaster neck pickup, contrasting African Vermilion headstock wings, clear plastic back painted pickguard with signature, more rounded shaped neck profile. Available only in Cream Colorglo finish. Features: Horseshoe bridge pickup, no body binding, mono output, dot inlay, no neck binding, toaster neck pickup, large white pickguard, left handed only, right-handed headstock. Available only in Fireglo finish. The 4002 model was a limited edition and in terms of features the fanciest bass that Rickenbacker ever produced. The two pickups were moved to have the same location as a Fender Jazz bass. One white bass was produced. Available only in Mapleglo and Walnut finishes. The improved 4003 truss rods in neck are designed for use with round wound strings. Features: , improved truss rod design, truss rod adjustment at body, triangle inlays, bound body, bound fingerboard, mono and stereo output, Grover sealed back machine heads. Features: Bound body, 9 dot inlays, single color bound Padouk fingerboard, mono and stereo output. Refer to 4003 for specifications and changes. Features: No body binding, mono output, 9 dot inlays, unbound Padouk fingerboard, truss rod adjustment at body, two-piece pickguard. Refer to 4003 for specifications and changes. Features: No body binding, mono output, 9 dot inlays, unbound Padouk fingerboard, horns wider than V63, toaster neck pickup, clear plastic pickguard and logoplate. Features: Unbound body, 9 dot inlays, mono output, unbound Padouk fingerboard, Schaller M4 machine heads. Still in production This bass is an eight string version of the 4003S model. Features: Unbound body, 9 dot inlays, mono output, unbound rosewood fingerboard, toaster style neck pickup, Schaller M4 machine heads. Features: Ruby red finished fingerboard, black hardware, black pickguard and truss rod cover, 9 black micro dot inlays, Ruby red finished unbound body 1987? Features: White lacquered fingerboard, black hardware, black pickguard and truss rod cover, 9 black micro dot inlays, white finished unbound body. This is a Mike Mesaros The Smithereens signature model. Only 200 basses were produced Features: Jetglo finished fingerboard, black hardware, black pickguard and truss rod cover, 9 white micro dot inlays, Jetglo finished unbound body. Features: Black bound Padouk fingerboard, 9 black dot inlays, black hardware, black old style knobs, black pickguard and truss rod cover, block binding, Jetglo finished body and neck. Available only in Fireglo and Mapleglo finishes. Features: Hollow unbound double cut away body similar to model 360 guitar, R tailpiece. Available only in Fireglo and Mapleglo finishes. Features: Hollow double bound double cut away body similar to model 360 guitar, R tailpiece. Available only in Fireglo and Mapleglo finishes. Hollow double bound double cut away body similar to model 360 guitar, R tailpiece. Available only in Fireglo and Mapleglo finishes. Features: 1966 - Introduced 1984 - Discontinued This bass is the six string version 4005 Features: 1965 - Introduced 1978 - Discontinued This bass is the eight string version of 4005. Features: 1967 - Introduced 1984 - Discontinued This bass is a special multi-colored light version of the 4005. It is the companion to the 331 model light show guitar. This was a special order item. Hollow double bound double cut away body similar to model 360 guitar, R tailpiece. Available only in Fireglo and Mapleglo finishes. Features: The headstock was elongated in order to accommodate the 8 tuning machines. Editing and Html Design by Peter McCormack.

1958 Rickenbacker 360 OS 01079
Discontinued on most models in 1957 and replaced by the Toaster pickup. The following abbreviations are used. Additionally, from September 1959 until October 1960, there is no dating information in most serial numbers. The most interesting Rickenbackers are the hollowbody models. Rickenbacker Thin Hollowbody Guitar Production, 1958-1966 Model 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 Total 320. Combo 425 Discontinued 1973, Combo 420 discontinued 1984. The guitar was given to him by Francis C.