Rickenbacker 4003 Bass Factory Prototype (Satin MapleGlo)

$2,599.00
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SOLD OUT– This Rickenbacker 4003 Bass is a factory prototype the we received directly from Rickenbacker, this bass features a satin MapleGlo finish. We only have a couple of these basses so act fast, because they’re sure to not last long!

The 4003 Bass is famous for its ringing sustain, treble punch, and solid underlying bottom end. It’s also famous for its distinctive, elegantly curved body shape, accentuated by a subtle strip of binding, deluxe triangular fretboard inlays, stereo output, neck-thru-body construction, double truss rods, and high output single-coil pickups with wide response range and brilliant clarity. The Vintage Tone Selector activates a capacitor in the treble pickup circuit to emphasize the high end. Pressed in, you get the familiar 4003 sound, pull it out to add bite and crispness. Comes with a deluxe hard shell Rickenbacker case. Note: Photos of stock instrument, Contact us for photos of exact serial number you'll receive.

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SOLD OUT– This Rickenbacker 4003 Bass is a factory prototype the we received directly from Rickenbacker, this bass features a satin MapleGlo finish. We only have a couple of these basses so act fast, because they’re sure to not last long!

The 4003 Bass is famous for its ringing sustain, treble punch, and solid underlying bottom end. It’s also famous for its distinctive, elegantly curved body shape, accentuated by a subtle strip of binding, deluxe triangular fretboard inlays, stereo output, neck-thru-body construction, double truss rods, and high output single-coil pickups with wide response range and brilliant clarity. The Vintage Tone Selector activates a capacitor in the treble pickup circuit to emphasize the high end. Pressed in, you get the familiar 4003 sound, pull it out to add bite and crispness. Comes with a deluxe hard shell Rickenbacker case. Note: Photos of stock instrument, Contact us for photos of exact serial number you'll receive.

SPECS

 

Neck

  • No. Frets: 20

  • Scale Length: 84.5 cm (33 1/4”)

  • Neck Width at Nut: 42.9 mm (1 11/16”)

  • Neck Width at 12th Fret: 54.0 mm (2 1/8”)

  • Crown Radius: 25.4 cm (10”)

  • Neck Type: Through body

  • Fret Marker Style: Triangle

  • Fingerboard Wood: Rosewood

  • Fingerboard Finish: Satin

  • Neck Wood: Maple

  • Neck Binding: yes

 

 

Body

  • Body Type: Solid

  • Body Wood: Maple

  • Body Style: Cresting wave

  • Binding: yes

 

 

Overall Dimensions

  • Weight: 4.1 kg (9.0 lbs.)

  • Overall Length: 113.8 cm (44 13/16”)

  • Overall Width: 34.3 cm (13 1/2”)

  • Overall Depth: 31.8 mm (1 1/4”)

 

 

Hardware

  • Tailpiece/Bridge: 4003 V.2 Bridge (fully adjustable)

  • Machine Heads: Schaller Deluxe

  • Control Knobs: Vintage Style

 

 

Electronics

  • No. of Pickups: 2

  • Type of Pickups: Single Coil

  • Output Type: Stereo

 

 

Case

  • Case Type: Deluxe Rickenbacker Hardshell Case

 

 

Misc.

  • Also Included: Polishing cloth, Warranty Information, Collectible Rickenbacker sticker, Owners Manual.