# Rickenbacker 4001 — resale value

Source: JunkPal price guide — https://junkpal.ai/products/rickenbacker-4001-bass-guitars-reverb

**Rickenbacker 4001** is worth about **$4,399.99**, based on real closed eBay sales.

Live listings and the full sold-price history are on the page: https://junkpal.ai/products/rickenbacker-4001-bass-guitars-reverb

## Value

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Used | $4,399.99 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-08-25. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DRickenbacker%25204001%2520guitar%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DRickenbacker%25204001%2520guitar%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Rickenbacker |
| Model | 4001 |
| Year | 1965–2005 |
| Finishes seen | Burgundy Red, Figero, Jetglo, Maple-glo |
| Used range | $2,645.72 – $10,499.99 |
| Sample size | 26 listings |
| Category | Bass Guitars |

## Rickenbacker 4001 resale value

The used Rickenbacker 4001 has a median Reverb asking price of **$4,399.99**, ranging from $2,645.72 to $10,499.99 across 26 current listings.

### What drives the price

For a used bass, year, finish, originality (no mods/refins), and case move the price most. Vintage and limited runs command a premium; player-grade and modified examples sell for less.

## FAQ

**What years are available for the Rickenbacker 4001?**

The Rickenbacker 4001 has been produced in various years, spanning from 1965 through 2005.

**What finishes can I expect to see on the 4001?**

Available finishes include Jetglo, Fireglo, Mapleglo, and Maple-glo.

**What is the current price range for a Rickenbacker 4001?**

Current listings show the Rickenbacker 4001 in a used range between $2,427.15 and $11,999.99.

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Full price guide: https://junkpal.ai/products/rickenbacker-4001-bass-guitars-reverb
How these values are computed: https://junkpal.ai/methodology
Cite as: "JunkPal price guide value as of 2026-08-25, based on real sold listings (junkpal.ai)"