Rickenbacker 4003 Bass (FireGlo)

$2,599.00

NEW – The premier choice of bass players for generations, the Rickenbacker 4003 Bass is famous for its ringing sustain, punchy treble, and solid underlying bottom end. It’s also famous for its distinctive, elegantly curved body shape, accented with eye-catching binding along the body, and fingerboard.

The modern incarnation of the 4003 features many modern improvements players have been asking for: a thinner, early 70’s style neck profile with an improved bi-flex trussrod system, and a fully adjustable tailpiece, allowing for greater control of string height and increased sustain.

Note: Photos of stock instrument, Contact us for photos of exact serial number you'll receive.

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NEW – The premier choice of bass players for generations, the Rickenbacker 4003 Bass is famous for its ringing sustain, punchy treble, and solid underlying bottom end. It’s also famous for its distinctive, elegantly curved body shape, accented with eye-catching binding along the body, and fingerboard.

The modern incarnation of the 4003 features many modern improvements players have been asking for: a thinner, early 70’s style neck profile with an improved bi-flex trussrod system, and a fully adjustable tailpiece, allowing for greater control of string height and increased sustain.

Note: Photos of stock instrument, Contact us for photos of exact serial number you'll receive.

IN STOCK AND READY TO SHIP!

Includes free shipping and free expert guitar setup!


More Info

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.

Other improvements include the new V.2 bass bridge pickup, delivering the same iconic Rickenbacker bass tone we all love, now with a newly designed pickup cover enabling you to effortlessly access the strings from any position on the body. This bass comes with its official Rickenbacker Deluxe Hardshell Case.


SPECS

Neck

  • No. Frets: 20

  • Scale Length: 33.25” (84.5 cm)

  • Neck Width at Nut: 1.6875” (42.9 mm)

  • Neck Width at 12th Fret: 2.125” (54.0 mm)

  • Crown Radius: 10” (25.4 cm)

  • Truss Rod: Single Bi-flex

  • Truss Rod Cover: White Modern Style Rickenbacker Nameplate

  • Neck Type: Through body

  • Fret Marker Style: Triangle Pearloid

  • Side Dots: Black

  • Fingerboard Wood: Rosewood

  • Neck Wood: Maple with Walnut Stripe

  • Neck Binding: White

Body

  • Body Type: Solid

  • Body Wood: Maple with Walnut Stripe

  • Body Style: Cresting wave

  • Binding: White

Hardware

  • Tailpiece/Bridge: RIC V.2 Bridge Tailpiece

  • Machine Heads: Schaller Deluxe

Electronics

  • No. of Pickups: 2

  • Type of Pickups: Single Coil

  • Active/Passive Pickups: Passive

  • Neck Pickup: Rickenbacker Hi-Gain Bass Pickup

  • Bridge Pickup: Rickenbacker V.2. Hi-Gain Bass Bridge Pickup

  • Output Type: Stereo and Mono

  • Pickup Toggle Switch: 3-Way

  • Push Pull Switch: Vintage Tone Selector Circuit

Overall Dimensions

  • Weight: 9.0 lbs. (4.1 kg)

  • Overall Length: 44” (113.8 cm )

  • Overall Width: 13 1/2” (34.3 cm)

  • Overall Depth: 1 1/4” (31.8 mm)

Misc.

  • Case Type: Deluxe Rickenbacker Hardshell Case

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

Fab Gear is a factory-authorized Rickenbacker dealer. We are fully certified by Rickenbacker International Corporation to sell brand-new, genuine Rickenbacker instruments with a full manufacturer’s warranty.