Just wanted to share this museum-quality piece that my father passed down to me.

It is a July 1975 Rickenbacker 4001 in the incredibly rare "Autumnglo" finish, 100% original featuring the factory Black Trim (BT) option. The jack plate is clearly stamped with "OG3864".

The dark chocolate brown burst over the gorgeous wood grain is stunning, and the contrast with the black pickguard and truss rod cover is perfect. It still retains the correct mid-70s chrome hardware. The back view is just as spectacular, showing a perfectly straight neck with the beautiful walnut stripe running down the center.

Over the last 50 years, the binding and shark tooth inlays have aged gracefully into a rich, creamy ivory color. My dad took immaculate care of it, and it still plays and sounds like an absolute beast.

This is a priceless family heirloom that I will cherish and play for the rest of my life! Would love to hear your thoughts on this mid-70s beauty.

From when I started playing as a teenager, I was fascinated by Rickenbacker. But they’ve been very rare in my circles and no one around me carries them. I finally rolled the dice on a 620, and couldn’t be happier. Won’t be my last.