Rickenbacker 4003
Overview
The Rickenbacker 4003 is a legendary American-made bass with a distinctive tone and aesthetic that has defined the sound of countless classic rock and alternative recordings. It features a solid maple body with a through-body maple neck and a rosewood fingerboard, creating an instrument that is dense, resonant, and unmistakably Rickenbacker in both appearance and sound. The two single-coil pickups with individual tone and volume controls, plus a vintage-modern tone circuit selector, produce a bright, ringing tone with strong midrange presence and a crisp high end that cuts through any mix. The Rickenbacker bass sound is unique -- aggressive, piano-like, and harmonically rich, with a natural crunch and chime that no other bass can convincingly replicate. The 33.25-inch scale length is slightly shorter than standard, contributing to a more focused, punchy low end. The distinctive cresting wave body shape, triangle inlays, and bound fingerboard give the instrument an instantly recognizable visual identity. Build quality is superb, with meticulous American craftsmanship evident in every detail from the lacquer finish to the precision of the neck joint. This bass is made for players who know they want the Rickenbacker sound -- it is an instrument with strong character that rewards commitment to its unique voice. The narrow string spacing and distinctive neck profile require an adjustment period for players coming from more conventionally shaped instruments.
Bass Guitars
Legendary American-made bass with distinctive piano-like, harmonically rich tone from two single-coil pickups and a through-body maple neck.
Instrument Details
$2,499
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Brand
Rickenbacker
Type
Jazz Bass
Made In
USA
Year
1979
