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Rickenbacker basses are interwoven into the fabric of music history. The Rickenbacker 4003 2 Pickup Bass Guitar is based on the iconic 4001 bass, bringing all of that distinctive low-end richness and singing treble that made the original so famous. Bassists as legendary as Thin Lizzy's Phil Lynott, Yes' Chris Squire, The Who's John Entwistle, and even The Beatles' Paul McCartney have used it to drive their distinctive basslines. Two single-coil pickups deliver the classic, vintage tones of the 4001.
But it's been given an upgrade for the 21st century. With a top-quality maple body, the 4003 is incredibly responsive to whatever playing style you throw at it. And that maple is durable, too - it's more than capable of withstanding life on the road. Add in excellent sustain in every note thanks to a neck-through-body construction, and you've a bass capable of delivering the perfect performance. Every time.
Nearly New: This product may have been opened for quality control purposes, returned by a customer, refurbished, or may have non-essential parts or software missing. Otherwise, the product operates as new. This is a great opportunity to buy a fully functioning product at a discounted price.
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Few bass guitars come with such a distinct, recognisable sound as the 4003. As used by artists such as Lemmy (Motorhead), Paul McCartney (The Beatles) and Joe Satriani, this bass has been used on countless recordings and stages. The extensive tone options and high output pickups produce a range of driven sound, as well as a bass filled resonance. The 4003 model is the bass to last a lifetime.
The Rickenbacker 4003 is crafted from solid maple, joined with a maple neck which has a naturally bright quality, as well as having a weighted feel. Its elegantly curved body shape will stand out on any stage, and also provide the optimum comfort with its ergonomic cutaway design. The high gloss rosewood fretboard adds complex overtones, as well as being a comfortable and fast playing surface. It is also delicately decorated with pearloid sharkfin inlays.
Not only does the 4003 Bass guitar provide a distinctive appearance, it also features two single coil pickups that deliver its renowned ringing sustain, treble punch and underlying bass tones for Rickenbacker are known for. These pickups can be controlled via the volume and tone controls, along with the toggle switch. The bridge pickup also features a horseshoe pickup cover, which not only adds a visual appeal but also provides a clean tone, and a handy finger rest.