NEW – This traditional Rickenbacker bass style with dot inlays and no binding was prized by Paul McCartney and Chris Squire when they got their first 4001S models in 1964. Players cherish its traditional look and rounded edges that many claim make it more comfortable than the 4003.

Of course, the famous solid bass tones, ringing sustain and treble punch Rickenbacker is known for make it a dream. It’s no wonder they’ve stood the test of time, and been a favorite of players across a wide range of genres for decades. An official Rickenbacker Deluxe Hardshell Case is included.

This design featuring dot inlays and no binding was once exclusive to the British distributor Rose Morris in the sixties and made this model stand out from the standard 4003. Iconic curves of maple form the body, with a traditional Rosewood fingerboard adorning the neck. The 4003S now features many modern improvements players have been asking for: a thinner, early 70’s style neck profile with an improved bi-flex trussrod system, and a fully adjustable tailpiece, allowing for greater control of string height and increased sustain.

Other improvements include the new V.2 bass bridge pickup, delivering the same iconic Rickenbacker bass tone we all love, now with a newly designed pickup cover enabling you to effortlessly access the strings from any position on the body. This bass comes with its official Rickenbacker Deluxe Hardshell Case.

Note: Photos of stock instrument, Contact us for photos of exact serial number you'll receive.

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SPECS

Neck

• No. Frets: 20
• Scale Length: 33.25” (84.5 cm)
• Neck Width at Nut: 1.6875” (42.9 mm)
• Neck Width at 12th Fret: 2.125” (54.0 mm)
• Crown Radius: 10” (25.4 cm)
• Truss Rod: Single Bi-flex
• Truss Rod Cover: White Modern Style Rickenbacker Nameplate
• Neck Type: Through body
• Fret Marker Style: Dot Pearloid
• Side Dots: Black
• Fingerboard Wood: Rosewood
• Neck Wood: Maple with Walnut Stripe
• Neck Binding: None

Body

• Body Type: Solid
• Body Wood: Maple with Walnut Stripe
• Body Style: Cresting wave
• Binding: None

Hardware

• Tailpiece/Bridge: RIC V.2 Bridge Tailpiece
• Machine Heads: Schaller Deluxe

Electronics

• No. of Pickups: 2
• Type of Pickups: Single Coil
• Active/Passive Pickups: Passive
• Neck Pickup: Rickenbacker Hi-Gain Bass Pickup
• Bridge Pickup: Rickenbacker V.2. Hi-Gain Bass Bridge Pickup
• Output Type: Mono
• Pickup Toggle Switch: 3-Way
• Push Pull Switch: Vintage Tone Selector Circuit

Overall Dimensions

• Weight: 9.0 lbs. (4.1 kg)
• Overall Length: 44” (113.8 cm )
• Overall Width: 13 1/2” (34.3 cm)
• Overall Depth: 1 1/4” (31.8 mm)

Misc.

• Case Type: Deluxe Rickenbacker Hardshell Case
• Also Included: Polishing cloth, Warranty Information, Collectible Rickenbacker sticker, Owners Manual.