Rickenbacker 4003 4 String Electric Bass Guitar – Mapleglo Finish

Redefining the Low-End Experience – The Rickenbacker 4003 4-String Electric Bass Guitar in Mapleglo

The Rickenbacker 4003 bass stands as an iconic testament to innovation and excellence in the realm of bass guitars. Renowned for its distinctive design and unparalleled sound, the 4003 combines vintage aesthetics with modern performance capabilities. With its signature cresting wave body shape, dual truss rods for precise neck adjustments, and a distinctive high-gain single-coil pickup configuration, the 4003 produces a rich, versatile tone that spans genres from rock and pop to progressive and beyond. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail and utilizing high-quality materials, the Rickenbacker 4003 continues to be a favorite among bassists seeking an instrument that not only looks stunning but also delivers an exceptional sonic experience that’s unmistakably Rickenbacker.

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

• Body Type: Solid
• Body Wood: Maple
• Weight: 4.1 kg (9.0 lbs.)
• Overall Width: 34.3 cm (13 1/2″)
• Overall Depth: 31.8 mm (1 1/4″)

Neck

• No. 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
• Fingerboard Wood: Rosewood
• Overall Length: 113.8 cm (44 13/16″)
• Neck Binding: Yes
• Fret Marker Style: Triangle
• Neck Type: Through body

Hardware

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

Electronics

• No. of Pickups: 2
• Type of Pickups: Single Coil
• Output Type: Mono and Stereo

Miscellaneous

• Case Type: Hardshell Case

Manufacturer: Rickenbacker
Model: 4003MG
SKU: I152608-N-0-WHXE
UPC: 655171400021

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