Key Features
- Instantly recognisable Rickenbacker tone with a searing duo of single coil pickups
- Comfortable curves and rounded edges ensure you achieve true expression
- Turn heads with a sumptuous Autumnglo finish and unmistakable Rickenbacker style
- Based on the legendary 4001 bass, this is sound fit for the very, very best
Rickenbacker 4003 Bass, Autumnglo Overview
Legnedary. Interwoven into the fabric of music history. The Rickenbacker 4003 Bass holds an instantly recognisable tone, bringing you Paul McCartney's iconic Rickenbacker sound and style, as well as some modern improvements. The result? A traditional, vintage, authentic instrument - a bassist's dream. Birthed for the spotlight, there's no reason not to show your crowd what you're made of.
Made from maple and sporting a consciously curved body, you have comfort and control in abundance. And it's lightweight enough to allow you to really let loose, and perform your way. Sonically, this Rickenbacker 4003 delivers unforgettable, punchy single-coil tone. Explore singing sustain, soaring treble, and at the pull of a control dial, the 4003 starts to kick out vintage tones of days gone by. Delicious. Premium in sound, regal in feel. This is a design that was once exclusive to a sixties British distributor. So why not witness, and be at the heart of the 4003's rebirthing?
Product Ref: 161248
Full Description
View Full DescriptionClassic 60s character
Distinctive, iconic, unforgettable. That classy single-coil tone is here, and it's perfect for making a statement. With a duo of sonic power, the Rickenbacker 4003 performs with immense clarity. Explore all that immersive bite and gritty attack single coils are known for. While famed Rickenbacker bass character takes you soaring back to the sixties. Punchy, dreamy, and dynamic.
With demands from a multitude of musicians, the 4003 model is back. Oozing tradition, and unmistakable Rickenbacker tone. Experience all the searing sonic attitude you know and love. While some modern design tweaks make this 4003 Bass a dream for live performance and studio work. Delve into a range of techniques, and experience an incredible response to your individuality. You can also make your own sound, your own sound. By tweaking a selection of four rotary dials, you have everything at your fingertips to up your game and deliver the perfect sonic fusion. Plus, a pickup switch allows you to make dynamic changes in your pickup sound and enables you to get creative with performing. Push to explore a standard Rickenbacker voice, pull to unleash tones of days gone by...
Dreamy feel...
A true legend. Seen in the hands of many famous artists from Motorhead's Lemmy to The Beatles' Paul McCartney, there's a reason why many musicians turned to Rickenbacker. From the iconic, history-making tone, to sublime playability and distinctive looks. And now it's your turn to experience a version of guitar heaven.
Bringing you the traditional style, rounded edges, comfortable curves and an all-new and improved truss rod system, combined. Featuring a solid maple body, you have extra sonic brightness which is bursting for release. Adding a touch of brightness, and delicious ringing sustain. Plus, this Rickenbacker prides on its sleek, smooth feel and incredible playability, making it perfect for fast-paced basslines and much, much more. One thing's for sure, there's certainly nothing standard about the 4003. Player-friendly with a lightweight feel, this is a bass that wants you to do nothing more than find true creative expression.
Born for the spotlight
Alluring Autumnglo. You've now got every reason to make a statement. And next time you walk out into the limelight, it's going to be a legendary moment where all eyes are locked on you. From tip to toe, the 4003 boasts a classy vintage edge, and iconic Rickenbacker style.
Bringing you an instantly recognisable Rickenbacker headstock, complemented by Schaller deluxe tuners and chrome hardware - this is a bold bass. The Rickenbacker's birthplace is also proudly stamped onto a vintage-styled pickguard. And it's all wrapped with an eye-popping Autumnglo finish. A blast from the past that deserves a solid place in your present, it's time to stand out.
Specifications
- Product: Rickenbacker 4003 Bass, Autumnglo
- Code: 504003AG
- Series: 4003
Body
- Body Material: Maple
- Body Shape: Double Cutaway 4000
- Colour: Autumnglo
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Type: Through Body
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Inlays: Dots
- Number of Frets: 20
- Nut Width: 42.9 cm
Hardware & Electronics
- Hardware Colour: Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Schaller Deluxe
- Bridge: Rickenbacker 4-Saddle
- Pickguard: White
- Output Type: Mono
- Pickup Configuration: SS
- Bridge Pickup: Rickenbacker Single-Coil
- Neck Pickup: Rickenbacker Single-Coil
- Controls: 3-Way Toggle/Bass Volume/ Bass Tone/ Treble Volume/ Treble Tone/ Push - Standard/ Pull - Vintage
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