The Rickenbacker 4003S5 5-String Bass holds an instantly recognisable tone. Soar back to the sixties. Reincarnated and authentic it brings you Paul McCartneys iconic Rickenbacker character and some modern improvements combined. This is the crossroads where music history vintage character and modernisation meet. And it was certainly birthed for the spotlight. Made with solid maple and a consciously curved body you have comfort and control in abundance. And its lightweight enough to dig deep into creativity throw yourself around a stage and perform your way. Sonically the 4003S5 delivers an unmistakable gritty single-coil nature while the addition of a fifth string gives you options to explore even more avenues. Powerful with a wide-reaching tone and a vintage edge you have plenty of singing sustain and punchy trebles. Plus at the pull of a control dial the 4003S5 starts to kick out a sonic echo of days gone by. Delicious. Regal in tone premium by touch. This is a design that was once exclusive to a sixties British distributor. So why not witness and be at the heart of the 4003s rebirthing? Classic 60s character Distinctive iconic unforgettable. That classy single-coil tone is here and its perfect for making a statement. With a duo of sonic power the Rickenbacker 4003S5 performs with immense clarity. Explore all that immersive bite and gritty attack single coils are known for while famed Rickenbacker bass character takes you soaring back to the sixties. Punchy dreamy dynamic.With demands from a multitude of musicians the 4003 model is back. Oozing tradition a fifth string for even more sonic possibilities and unmistakable Rickenbacker tone. Experience all the searing sonic attitude you know and love whilst relishing in the modern design tweaks that make this 4003S5 5-String Bass a dream for live performance and studio work. Delve into a range of techniques this bass grants an incredible response to your individuality. You can also make your own sound your own sound. By tweaking a choice of four rotary dials you have everything at your fingertips to up your game and deliver a sonic fusion. Plus a pickup switch allows you to make dynamic changes in sound and enables you to get creative with performance. Push to explore a standard Rickenbacker voice pull to unleash tones of days gone by… Dreamy… A true legend. Seen in the hands of many famous artists from Motorheads Lemmy to The Beatles Paul McCartney theres a reason why many musicians turned to Rickenbacker. From iconic history-making tone to sublime playability as well as distinctive looks. And now its your turn to experience a version of guitar heaven too.Bringing you traditional style rounded edges comfortable curves and an all-new and improved truss rod system this bass features a solid maple body for extra sonic character thats bursting for release. It adds a touch of brightness and delicious ringing sustain. Plus this Rickenbacker 4003S5 prides on its sleek smooth feel and incredible playability. Making it perfect for fast-paced basslines and much much more. One things for sure theres certainly nothing standard about the 4003S5. Player-friendly with a lightweight feel this is a Bass that wants you to do nothing more than find true expression. Hardware from the original innovators Schaller. The name says it all. With a world renowned rep Schaller hardware has become a must-have for many musicians globally. From the early days in 1945 Schaller has developed themselves into one of the most highly-regarded suppliers throughout the music industry.Priding on innovation quality and service the people at Schaller want to bring you the hard-wearing long-lasting hardware and components you need to put your performance at its peak. So this Rickenbacker 5-String Bass features Schaller deluxe tuners for superb stability and pitch that holds even when driven to the max. The 4003S5 also features a Schaller 3D-5 bridge a roller bridge thats immensely reliable for minimising string breaks while maintaining tuning stability and intonation. Plus using the roller bridge saddles you have three-dimensional adjustment of string height string spacing and intonation. And sonically the Schaller 3D-5 brings added sustain too. Hardware thatll last – performance after performance. Specifications Product Code: 504003S5MG Body Body Top: Maple Body Back: Maple Finish: Mapleglo Neck & Fingerboard Construction: Neck Through Neck Material: Maple Scale Length: 845mm Neck Width At Nut: 46.8mm Neck Width At 12th Fret: 57.4mm Crown Radius: 254mm Fingerboard: Chechen (Caribbean Rosewood) Number Of Frets: 20 Inlays: Dot Hardware & Electronics Bridge Pickup: Single Coil Neck Pickup: Single Coil Controls: Bass Volume/Bass Tone/Treble Volume/Treble Tone/Push – Standard/Pull – Vintage Bridge: Schaller 3D-5 Machine Heads: Schaller Deluxe Fifth String: Low B String Gauge – 0.12 Case: Vintage Hardcase