Rickenbacker basses are interwoven into the fabric of music history. The Rickenbacker 4003 Bass 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 Lizzys Phil Lynott Yes Chris Squire The Whos 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 its 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 – its more than capable of withstanding life on the road. Add in excellent sustain in every note thanks to a neck-through-body construction and youve a bass capable of delivering the perfect performance. Every time. Sound fit for the greatest bassists of all-time Rickenbacker is a name thats permanently carved into the history of rock n roll. The list of bassists to use their guitars reads like a whos who of the very best musicians to ever walk the planet. Especially those to have used the 4001. From Paul McCartney to John Entwistle. Phil Lynott to Roger Waters. Heard in the music of The Clash Queen The Kinks Muse The Cure Bee Gees The Jam and a seemingly endless collection of other legendary artists. It helped make some of the best music ever. So you can be sure that the Rickenbacker 4003 will deliver every last drop of that quality that made the 4001 so revered in the first place. Because its two single-coil pickups have been designed to recreate those wide-reaching warm punchy tones that have stood the test of time through decades of popular music. The sound youll get from this amazing instrument eclipses anything youve ever had before. After all its good enough for the very best. Singing sustain Make every note count. Any bassist will be familiar with the frustration of their basslines not quite cutting through the mix when theyre playing in a band. The Rickenbacker 4003 seeks to end this problem. A full maple neck-through-body expertly increases sustain in each note you play. So you can let your basslines ring for longer ensuring everyone in your audience hears what youre playing. Make it your own All the options you need to make your bass perfectly suit your own playing style. Rickenbacker have loaded the 4003 with a number of features thatll let you quickly and easily alter how your bass sounds. Firstly theres 3-way pickup switching letting you choose between either of the two single coils or both at the same time for a fuller bigger sound. There are also individual tone and volume controls for each pickup. This means you can rapidly tweak your tone on-stage even in the middle of a song. And you can choose between both stereo and mono output. Youll have complete control over how your basslines sound. Tremendous tuning It goes without saying that staying in tune is pretty essential for you to play at your best. So Rickenbacker have made sure that your strings will stay pitch perfect for as long as possible. Theyve fitted the 4003 with Schaller Deluxe tuning machines. These hold your strings firmly in place ensuring every note you strike is accurate and in-key. And their super-strong grip means you wont need to tune your bass as often. Ideal for professional musicians. Specifications BodySeries: 4003 Body Type: Solid Body Material: Maple Body Colour: Matte Black NeckNeck Material: Maple Neck Join: Through Body Scale Length: 84.5cm (33 1/4″) Fingerboard: Rosewood Number of Frets: 20 Position Inlays: Triangles Harware & Electronics Pickups: 2 X Single Coil Machine Heads: Schaller Deluxe Pickup Switching: Toggle Switch Output Type: Mono & Stereo Bridge: RIC Tailpiece: RIC Pickguard: White Case Included: Hardcase