Gear / Bass
Rickenbacker 4001
On 4 sourced rigs at ToneLineage.
Who uses it
- Cliff BurtonMetallica 1982–1986
- Geddy LeeRickenbacker era 1970s
- Paul McCartneySignature gear (career overview) career
Named in the article: “…ey's early years with the beatles, he primarily used a höfner 500/1 bass, although from 1965, he favoured his rickenbacker 4001s for recording. pepper's lonely hearts club band as containing his strongest and most inventive bass…” Wikipedia: Paul McCartney ↗
- Robert TrujilloSignature gear (career overview) career
Named in the article's equipment section: “…d ozzy osbourne. trujillo has been seen in concert playing a yamaha trb5-p2 5-string bass, a customized green rickenbacker 4001/4003 4-string bass modified with emg pickups, various nash p-bass copy guitars, and both a classic fen…” Wikipedia: Robert Trujillo ↗
Affordable clones & alternatives
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- Squier Sonic Precision Bass Guitar, Laurel Fingerboard~$270 new approx.
- Squier Classic Vibe '60s Precision Bass, with Laurel Fingerboard~$530 new approx.
- Budget clone
- Rickenbacker-style (e.g., Tokai/ Schecter Model-T)
- Boutique clone
- Rickenbacker 4003
Suggested alternative Clones are editorial suggestions, not claims about what any artist uses.
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