Rickenbacker 4003S Electric Bass Guitar – JetGlo – #2538764

Deliver Iconic Growl and Sleek Style – The Rickenbacker 4003S Electric Bass Guitar in JetGlo

This traditional Rickenbacker bass style with dot inlays and no binding was prized by Paul McCartney and Chris Squire when they got their first 4001S models in 1964. Players cherish its traditional look and rounded edges that many claim make it more comfortable than the 4003. The updated 4003S version comes with the improved double-action trussrod system. Of course, the famous solid bass tones, ringing sustain and treble punch we’re known for make it a dream. It’s no wonder we’ve received a steady demand of requests to bring this back. This design was once exclusive to the British distributor Rose Morris in the six-ties. Iconic curves of maple form the body with a traditional Rosewood fingerboard. Dot inlays and no binding make this stand out from the standard 4003.

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

• Body Type: Solid
• Body Wood: Maple
• 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″)

Neck

• No. of 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 Wood: Maple & Walnut
• Fingerboard Wood: Rosewood
• Neck Binding: No
• Fret Marker Style: Dot
• Neck Type: Thru body

Hardware

• Tailpiece: RIC
• Bridge: V2

Electronics

• No. of Pickups: 2
• Type of Pickups: Hi-gain
• Output Type: Mono
• Machine Heads: Schaller

Manufacturer: Rickenbacker
Model: 4003SJG
SKU: I715868-N-2538764-0-WHXE

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