Rickenbacker 4003 Matte Black

£2,799.00 Available to Order

Rickenbacker 4003 Matte Black

Includes Hard Case

RRP £3,119.00 Save £320.00

£2,799.00

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Manufacturer's ID: 504003MBL

What we say:

At A Glance:

The Rickenbacker 4003 Bass Matte Black features a classic design that's been updated for the contemporary player. With a maple body and stunning Matte Black  finish, Schaller Deluxe tuners and Single coil pickups, the 4003 certainly has a classic sound and obviously nails that iconic look, but as soon as you play it, you'll realise that it has the feel of a modern instrument that can certainly go the distance.

Features We Love:

Solid Body

The solid maple body is a key part of this guitar's amazing sound. With a fat low end, punchy sustain and crisp high end, the 4003 has been cherished by many an iconic bass player, including Lemmy, Peter Buck and Cliff Burton.

Single Coil Pickups

The pair of single-coil pickups precisely capture every note and combine them with the resonant body to deliver a gutsy tone that always cuts through a mix.

Vintage Looks

There is no mistaking that classic look of a Rickenbacker and the 4003 has managed to keep that alive and well. The ornate body design and chrome handrest are a great nod of the hat to times gone by, but also keep the standards high as they are throughout this astounding model.

Who Is It For?

The bass player who loves classic design and vintage style.

Highlights:

  • Classic Rickenbacker tones
  • Stunning design and finish
  • Schaller Deluxe tuners

Specification

Body Maple
Neck Maple
Fingerboard Rosewood
Scale 33 1/4"
Radius 10"
Frets 20
Nut Width 1 11/16"
Pickups Rickenbacker Singlecoil
Controls Neck & Bridge Volume, Neck & Bridge Tone, 3-Way Toggle
Outputs Mono and Stereo
Bridge Rickenbacker 4-Saddle Hardtail
Tuners Schaller Deluxe

Customer reviews

Overall Rating 5/5 (1 reviews)

Extremely fast delivery upon payment, superb quality as all the Rics I have had, I like the new slimmer neck design and the push/pull feature added to the bridge pickup treble pot - too bad it did not include the new Ric bridge that comes with the new basses for free (mine was mfd. the 7th week of 2019 and the new bridge has been added since 2020 as far as I know). My advice for new Rickenbacker enthusiasts: Do not buy older 4001 unless you have the chance to test it personally and even better if you can take it to a luthier before you buy it.

Juan I. - 24/5/2020