The Rickenbacker Bass Guitar model 4001 is one of the best bass guitars ever made.  It was produced from 1961 – 1981 and was considered to be a “deluxe model” bass guitar.  This is a long scale bass guitar.  This bass guitar puts out a lot of treble making a very unique sound for a bass guitar.  The Rickenbacker bass guitar is known for it’s clean crisp sound.