1970s Fresher Rickenbacker 4001 Copy Mocha Brown (w/ OHSC) (MIJ)

1970s Fresher Rickenbacker 4001 Copy (w/ OHSC) (MIJ)

Rare bird alert! This insanely cool Fresher bass is an elusive one indeed - very little information online about these, although this is likely a Greco in sheep's clothing as Fresher and Greco were both manufactured in the Matsumoto region in Japan in the 70s, and this one certainly shares a lot of manufacturing similarties with the bolt-on Greco Ricky copies we've had in our hands on before.

One thing is for sure, to see one of these in a mocha brown finish is incredibly rare, and what looks to be nyatoh mahogany body and 3 piece maple neck makes it even more desirable! This is a truly fantastic bass with superb pickups and great playability. We've given it the full restoration treatment, every inch of this bass has been lovingly cleaned, restored and set up to perfection. Running 45100s with a slick action, this 4001 copy even features Rickenbacker's stereo output, allowing you to run each pickup separately to 2 different amps if your heart desires. Comes with it's original case! Warning: case has a hefty nicotine odour. We'd recommend leaving it out in the sun for a bit, if it ever comes out again.

Specifications:

Make: Fresher

Model: 4001 Style Copy

Origin: Japan, 1970s

Body: Nyatoh Mahogany

Neck: Maple

Neck Profile: 34" Full Scale, 45mm Nut Width, Medium C Profile

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Pickups: Original Fresher Single Coils, Neck: 6.5kOhms, Middle: 6.5kOhms, Bridge: 120.4kOhms

Frets: 20

Finish: Mocha Brown

Weight: 4.4kg

Shipping & Returns:

Domestic AU Shipping (Insured) - $Free

International Shipping (Insured) - $199.99

Local Pickup/Click & Collect - 135 New Canterbury Road, Lewisham 2049 

The item is sold as is - if it is broken or damaged on arrival, we will offer you a return/refund. We cannot accept returns for change of mind or offer any warranty on used/vintage items.