Rickenbacker 4001
1961-1981Maple, Walnut, Rosewood
Hard to keep track of all the bass legends that played the Rickenbacker 4001 at some point in their carreer. To name a few: Paul McCartney, Roger Waters, Phil Lynott, Paul Simonon and here is how Cliff Burton mastered it.
Neck through, triangular inlays, crescent wave body shape, the 4001 is iconic in many ways. Its successor, the 4003 model, remains very similar in features and definition.
For sale by Vintage & Rare
April 30, 2012
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Gibson Explorer E/2
1979 - 1984Walnut or Mahogany, Maple, Ebony 
There’s a lot of confusion over the Explorer model of the early eighties. The model went through a chaotic evolution process, changing construction as fast as names. Open any blue book, and you will find those guitars filed alternatively under E/2, CMT, Explorer 2 or The Explorer.
The original E/2 version has a beveled laminated body and, because of its Maple/Walnut pancake construction, turns out as a rather heavy guitar, nearing 12-13lbs. The E/2 CMT (as in Curly Maple Top), more classic in shape and construction, is lighter weight and amazingly good looking. Dirty, Dirty, Dirty Fingers…
March 8, 2012
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