This 51 years old 4001 is by far best rickenbacker I have ever played . Light and resonant with an incredible tone and a great sustain , is the most sought after version, with the coveted checkerboard binding and the amazing and discontinued toaster pickup. The neck has a beautiful flamed maple grain and it’s solid as a rock, with a low action and incredibly fast. The attack of the bridge pickup and the smooth tone of the toaster are perfectly balanced resulting in one of the best tone ever. Comes with the original hard case and pickup cover.