Custom 2013 Rickenbacker 4003

From Sweetwater:

Roundabout. The sound of that legendary Yes bass line is seared into the auditory memory of many of the musicians here at Sweetwater: an early-1960s Rickenbacker 4001S strung with round-wounds. With their punchy treble, solid bottom end, and ringing sustain, Rickenbacker basses helped forge the sound of classic rock in the capable hands of progressive bassists such as Chris Squire and Paul McCartney. It's an iconic sound, and there's only one way to get it. Today's formidable Rickenbacker 4003 delivers those inimitable bass tones, along with stereo output, in a sleek instrument that's primed for a new millennium. Forge your own legendary sound with the Rickenbacker 4003 bass.

Rickenbacker 4003 at a Glance:All-maple construction for iconic sustain and treble punchStereo output opens up a palette of sonic possibilitiesAll-maple construction for iconic sustain and treble punch

The Rickenbacker 4003 is crafted from high-grade maple. Maple is very stable, aiding in maintaining the structural integrity of the neck, which runs through the entire length of the body. The density of maple - and the neck-through design - is largely responsible for the instrument's famous treble punch and sustain. The thick rosewood fingerboard adds warmth and harmonic complexity, balancing out the bright high end with strong, rich bass. The 4003's body binding and block inlays add a touch of elegance to the traditional Rickenbacker bass look.

Stereo output opens up a palette of sonic possibilities

Rickenbacker spec'd the 4003 bass with stereo output, so you can route each pickup individually. Why let your guitarist and keyboard player have all the fun? Just think about the possibilities! You could send the neck pickup to one amp, and the bridge pickup to another. Pan the pickups hard left and hard right. Insert different effects pedals in each signal path to craft immersive stereo soundscapes. With the Rickenbacker 4003, you're no longer relegated to simply holding down the bottom end.

Rickenbacker 4003 Features:An iconic bass, immortalized by Paul McCartney and Chris SquireMaple body and through-neck, for serious sustain and treble zingBody binding and block fingerboard inlays add a touch of eleganceThick rosewood fingerboard adds warmth and harmonic richnessStereo output let you route each pickup individually
Three-way selector with 2 tone and 2 volume controlsSchaller Deluxe tuners are stage rugged and studio dependableAbout this 4003:
This is a pristine specimen of a 4003. The strap buttons have been replaced with Straploks (Mk II) and the bridge pickup is a handmade horseshoe pickup. The push/pull function is still in place, however, so you can still get that punchier 60's Rick tone. I recently had it serviced so it is tuned up and ready to go. Send me a message if you have any questions. I look forward to doing business!

Product Specs

Condition:Excellent Make:Rickenbacker Model:4003 Finish:Jetglo Categories:4-String Year:2013 Made In:United States

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