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Rickenbacker

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This traditional Rickenbacker bass style with dot inlays and no binding was prized by Paul McCartney and Chris Squire when they got their first 4001S models in 1964. Players cherish its traditional look and rounded edges that many claim make it more comfortable than the 4003.

This updated 4003S electric bass comes with the improved dual truss rod system. Of course, the famous solid bass tones, ringing sustain and treble punch Rickenbacker's known for make it a dream. This design was once exclusive to the British distributor Rose Morris in the sixties. Iconic curves of maple form the body with a traditional Rosewood fingerboard. Dot inlays and no binding make this stand out from the standard 4003.

The 4003S includes a hardshell case.
Rickenbacker 4003S Electric Bass Fireglo
Rickenbacker 4003S Electric Bass Fireglo
Rickenbacker 4003S Electric Bass Fireglo

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Neck
  • Shape: C
  • Wood: Maple
  • Neck joint: Neck-through
  • Scale length: 33.25"
  • Truss rod: Yes
  • Finish: Info not available
Pickups
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Pickup configuration: SS
  • Neck: Single-coil
  • Middle: Not applicable
  • Bridge: Single-coil
  • Brand: Custom
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
  • Active preamp: Not applicable
  • Special electronics: Not applicable
Fretboard
  • Material: Rosewood
  • Radius: 10" (25.4 cm)
  • Fret size: Medium
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut material: Info not available
  • Nut width: 1.688" (42.9 mm)
  • Neck width at 12 fret: 2.125" (54 mm)
Body
  • Cutaway: Double cutaway
  • Construction: Solidbody
  • Body wood: Maple
  • Top wood: Not applicable
  • Body finish: Info not available
  • Orientation: Right handed
Controls
  • Control layout: Info not available
  • Pickup switch: Yes
  • Coil tap or split: Not applicable
  • Tone switching: No
  • Special switching: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: RIC
  • Tailpiece: RIC
  • Tuning machines: Schaller Deluxe
  • Color: Chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 4
  • Pickguard: Yes
  • Special features: Not applicable
  • Case: Hardshell case included
  • Accessories: Info not available
  • Country of origin: USA

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One year warranty on finish; otherwise, 5 year warranty from date factory-stamped on warranty.

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4.9

20 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

RICKENBACKER 4003s
Needed a little TLC
Great Bass with a comfortable play-ability and great tone.
Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming13
  2. Practicing10
  3. Recording9
  4. Small Venues9
  5. Rock Concerts6
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz2
  2. No cons whatsoever1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced6
  2. Professional Musician5
  3. Novice4
Pros
  1. Good Feel14
  2. Good Tone14
  3. Fun To Play13
  4. Good Pick Up12
  5. Solid Electronics12

Reviewed by 20 customers

  • yes the next one would be a 4003 jetglow and a 360 and a 620

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    bysteve

    fromtennesse

    i got my first ric1977 it was a 76 all was lost in 82 it is good to have a ric the sqire look

  • Legendary bass, top quality needed my personal set up.

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byBruce W

    fromPayson Arizona

    Needed my personal set up, low action, light gauge flatwounds, raised pickup height and no relief neck

  • your words say it all

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    bysteve strader c

    fromwest tenn

    i am 62 i have been playing rick since 1-16-1977 my first ric a 1979 a 4080 in 82 a used 76 in the 90si do not have them no more but one this new one play great this will be my main bass i like other bassas to mm fender gibson eppihone i have been playing 1975 you oto here my story this is my first s model

  • Superior, unique tone quality in a bass instrument

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted6 years ago

    byJOHN

    fromUndisclosed

    Even better than expected.

  • 4003s black

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byJAMES

    fromUndisclosed

    IT SOUNDS GREAT THE BODY SEEMS SMALL BUT THAT BE JUST ME IT LOOKS GOOD PLAYS GOOD I USE IT OLD SCHOOL ROCK AND VARIOUS TYPES OF JAZZ I WILL GET ANOTHER I WOULD TELL A FRIEND TO GET ONE.

  • RICKENBACKER 4003s

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    bycharles

    fromundisclosed

    I had a 4003 and then a 4001 ( with checkerboard binding ) during the 70's when I was gigging and recording heavy. I parted with my Ricks. I'm now retired and now recording and gigging again. I missed playing a Rick and bought my new 4003s. I LOVE THIS BASS better than my past RICKS. I love that it has no binding, it is more comfortable than the 4003. When i play the Rickenbacker 4003s my playing changes due to the sounds i can get. I running it through a MARKBASS rig and it is pure sound heaven. You Must check this bass out.....remember, you do get what you pay for so save your pennies. And Yes --- this bass is sexy

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