Rickenbacker is undoubtedly one of the most traditional brands and a pioneer in modern guitar manufacturing. Its distinctive design and unique tonal character have earned Rickenbacker its status as a rock 'n' roll legend. The virtually endless list of Rickenbacker players reads like a "who's who" of music history; from The Beatles and Tom Petty to Lemmy of Motörhead, many stars have come to appreciate the unmistakable sonic signature of Rickenbacker guitars.
To this day, Rickenbacker instruments are produced exclusively in Santa Ana, California (USA).
The classic Rickenbacker bass is renowned for its long sustain, punchy, overtone-rich sound, and solid low-end foundation—all of which are the result of its neck-through-body construction. The 4003S model, based on the 4001S bass, gained fame through icons such as Paul McCartney and Chris Squire. Unlike the 4003 model, the 4003S features no body or fretboard binding, incorporates softer body contours, and utilizes dot inlays on the fretboard. Furthermore, the 4003S comes equipped with the standard Rickenbacker circuitry and a mono output.
Specifications:
Model: 4003S
Built in: USA
Body: Solid maple, unbound
Neck: Maple, unbound
Neck construction: Neck-through
Fretboard: Caribbean Rosewood (Metopium Brownei)
Fretboard radius: 254 mm
Inlays: Dot
Frets: 20
Finish: Satin Mapleglo
Hardware: Chrome
Machine heads: Schaller Deluxe
Scale length: 845 mm
Bridge: RIC 4003v2 tailpiece
Pickups: 2 x single-coil
Electronics: 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way switch, mono output
Weight: approx. 4.0 kg
Includes Rickenbacker case
Weight: 4.32 kg
