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Rickenbacker 4003 Midnight Blue electric bass guitar

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Rickenbacker 4003 Midnight Blue electric bass guitar

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Specifications

Product features

Number of frets
20
Number of strings
4
Active tone control
No
Pickup configuration
SS
Pickup type
Single-coil (passive)
Neck connection
Neck-through
Fretboard wood
Rosewood
Includes cover
No
Includes case
Yes
Colour
Blue
Country of origin
USA
Left-handed
No
Body material
Maple
Model
Rick-model bass guitar
Bass guitar scale length
Long scale (34 inches)
String-thru-body
Yes
Body type
Solid

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight
4,5 kg

Product specifications

  • Rickenbacker 4003 bass guitar
  • series: 4003
  • colour: Midnight Blue
  • body: maple
  • neck: maple, neck-thru
  • fretboard: rosewood (with 20 fret positions)
  • number of frets: 20
  • scale length: 33 1/4 in
  • position markers: white dots
  • machine heads: Schaller Deluxe
  • pickups: Rickenbacker Single-Coil
  • features: improved dual-action truss rod for extra tuning stability and intonation
  • white pickguard
  • bridge: Rickenbacker RIC with RIC tailpiece, string-thru

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Specifications

Product features

Number of frets
20
Number of strings
4
Active tone control
No
Pickup configuration
SS
Pickup type
Single-coil (passive)
Neck connection
Neck-through
Fretboard wood
Rosewood
Includes cover
No
Includes case
Yes
Colour
Blue
Country of origin
USA
Left-handed
No
Body material
Maple
Model
Rick-model bass guitar
Bass guitar scale length
Long scale (34 inches)
String-thru-body
Yes
Body type
Solid

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight
4,5 kg

Product specifications

  • Rickenbacker 4003 bass guitar
  • series: 4003
  • colour: Midnight Blue
  • body: maple
  • neck: maple, neck-thru
  • fretboard: rosewood (with 20 fret positions)
  • number of frets: 20
  • scale length: 33 1/4 in
  • position markers: white dots
  • machine heads: Schaller Deluxe
  • pickups: Rickenbacker Single-Coil
  • features: improved dual-action truss rod for extra tuning stability and intonation
  • white pickguard
  • bridge: Rickenbacker RIC with RIC tailpiece, string-thru
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Product information

Product no: 9000-0016-1722

General

World-famous artists like Paul McCartney hold their iconic Rickenbacker basses in very high esteem. This revamped Rickenbacker 4003 in breathtaking Midnight Blue is both timeless and comfortable to play. It was actually taken out of production for a few years, but brought back by popular demand as the 4003. Fortunately, its iconic look and sublime sound have remained unchanged, only the design and neck have been enhanced.

Construction

The maple neck and body combined with Rickenbacker pickups ensure solid bass tones and a long-lasting sustain. What really sets the Rickenbacker apart from the rest is its characteristic trebles, so when it came to sound, they didn't need to improve much with the 4003. The iconic look has also remained intact. Still, the 4003 did receive a valuable upgrade; namely, a dual-action tension rod. While the appearance hasn't changed much, the intonation and tuning stability have improved considerably.

Rickenbacker finishes

Ever since they began, Rickenbacker has offered their guitars in a number of standard colours, each with its own individual charm. The instruments are all finished by hand, which means no two are alike. This 4003 is available in Fireglo, Jetglo, Mapleglo, Midnight Blue and Amber Fireglo (see picture). This Midnight Blue edition is not a standard colour, which makes it especially rare.

Bax Music Warranty This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

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