Rickenbacker 4003 Electric Bass Guitar – Matte Black – #2427765

Iconic Bass Tone with Unmatched Playability – The Rickenbacker 4003 Electric Bass Guitar in Matte Black

The Classic Rickenbacker bass – famous for its ringing sustain, treble punch and solid underlying bass. A subtle strip of binding graces the elegantly curved body and the Rosewood fingerboard. Deluxe triangular inlays and stereo capability are standard features.

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. Frets: 20
• Scale Length: 84.5cm (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: Yes
• Fret Marker Style: Triangle
• Neck Type: Thru body

Hardware

• Tailpiece: RIC
• Bridge: V2
• Machine Heads: Schaller

Electronics

• No. of Pickups: 2
• Type of Pickups: Hi-gain
• Output Type: Mono and Stereo

Miscellaneous

• Case: Hardshell

Manufacturer: Rickenbacker
Model: 4003MBL
SKU: I715862-N-2427765-0-WHXE

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