Product Description
An original classic design
This traditional Rickenbacker bass style with dot inlays and no binding was prized by Paul McCartney and Chris Squire when they received their first 4001S models back in 1964. Players cherish the traditional look and rounded edges that many claim make it more comfortable than the 4003. By taking the bass back to its roots Rickenbacker have made an instrument that’s great to play. When you buy a rickie bass you’re investing in a real piece of history, they are treasured parts of many bass players regular gigging rig with reliable sound quality night after night.
Rickie Sound
The updated 4003S version comes with the improved dual trussrod system and of course the famous solid bass tones, ringing sustain and treble punch Rickenbacker are known for. This design was once exclusive to the British distributor Rose Morris in the sixties. All instruments come with mono output, as well as standard Model 4003 single coil pickups, keywinds and pickguards.
Specifications
- Body Type: Solid
- 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'')
- Body Wood: Maple
- Neck Wood: Maple
- Fingerboard Wood: Rosewood
- 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 Binding: Yes
- Fret Marker Style: Dot
- Tailpiece: RIC
- Bridge: RIC
- Neck Type: Through body
- No. of Pickups: 2
- Type of Pickups: Single Coil
- Output Type: Mono
- Machine Heads: Schaller Deluxe
CONDITION:
This guitar is in fantastic used condition. It has only a few signs of wear or use, none of which impact on the health, playability or tone of the instrument.
Please look at the photos thoroughly as they constitute part of the product description.
All of our guitars are cleaned, electrically cleaned, setup and restrung before sale. This cost is reflected in the list price.
COLLECTION/DELIVERY:
This item is available from our store in Exeter or by post (at an additional cost of £40 due to weight, cost of packing materials and levels of required insurance).
If postage is selected, it will be packed very carefully and sent via Parcelforce48 within 3 working days of purchase.
If you have any questions, please contact us before purchasing either by email or phone.
ABOUT LIFE GUITARS:
Here at Life Guitars, we pride ourselves in breathing new life into pre-loved guitars, amps and pedals. Regardless of ability and musical preferences, we have just the thing for you! We stock everything from entry-level and beginners equipment all the way through to professional grade gear and rare/vintage/collectable pieces.
RETURNS:
We will not accept any returns if modifications or adjustments have been made to our items. Our equipment has been professionally appraised and worked on and any further work beyond ours invalidates any possibility of return. If you wish for any work to be done due to a suspected issue with an item you have purchased from us , it will need to be done by an accredited VAT registered workshop or guitar store, with our prior consent.