Rickenbacker 4003 with neck-through construction

For the construction of the Rickenbacker 4003, the company from Santa Ana, California, has always relied on the neck-through construction method. The neck-through neck is made in one piece from maple and glued to walnut body wings, which together provide the basis for the crisp Rickenbacker sound. With its slim "C" profile, the neck sits more comfortably in the hand, so that every note on the 20-fret maple fingerboard comes out of the fingers as if by magic.

Two single coils for the Rickenbacker sound

Two Rickenbacker single-coil pickups are used on the Rickenbacker 4003, which together with the passive electronics deliver the typical Rickenbacker sound. Accordingly, the amplifier delivers a brilliant sound with lively dynamics, which is perfectly suited to the band sound. The 3-way toggle for pickup selection and separate volume and tone controls allow a wide range of timbres to be called up. Another special feature is the "Vintage Tone" circuit for the bridge pickup, which, when activated, delivers the particularly bright sound of the original Rickenbacker basses.

Reliable hardware

Last but not least, the Rickenbacker impresses with its reliable Hardware features in authentic Vintage style. The strikingly designed Rickenbacker bass bridge is used on the body, which allows precise intonation and comfortable string action adjustment. Furthermore, the mute assembly, which can be adjusted via two thumb screws, offers the option of dampening the string vibration. Last but not least, Schaller Deluxe tuners guarantee precise tuning of the bass.

The Rickenbacker 4003 Walnut at a glance:

• 4-string electric bass, made in the USA
• Walnut body
• Full-length maple neck
• Maple
• Two Rickenbacker single coil pickups
• Passive electronics with two volume and two tone controls
• Vintage tone circuit for bridge pickup
• Rickenbacker Bass bridge with Tailpiece and mute assembly
• Schaller Deluxe Bass tuners
  
• Rickenbacker bass case included