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 makes it more comfortable than the 4003. Of course, the famous solid bass tones, ringing sustain and treble punch we’re known for make it a dream. It’s no wonder we’ve received a steady demand of requests to bring this back. This design was once exclusive to the British distributor Rose Morris in the sixties. Iconic curves of maple form the body with a traditional fingerboard. Dot inlays and no binding make this stand out from the standard 4003. Please note the vintage "horseshoe" style pickup mount has been updated for 2025 with a new modern pickup mounting solution.

  • Body Type: Solid
  • No. Frets: 20
  • Scale Length: 84.5 cm (33 1/4'')
  • Neck Width at Nut: 42.9 mm (1 11/16'')
  • Neck Width at 12th Fret: 54.0 mm (2 1/8'')
  • Crown Radius: 25.4 cm (10'')
  • Body Wood: Maple
  • Neck Wood: Maple
  • Fingerboard Wood: Chechen (Caribbean Rosewood)
  • Weight: 4.1 kg (9.0 lbs.)
  • Overall Length: 113.8 cm (44 13/16'')
  • Overall Width: 34.3 cm (13 1/2'')
  • Overall Depth: 31.8 mm (1 1/4'')
  • Neck Binding: No
  • Fret Marker Style: Dot
  • Tailpiece: RIC
  • Bridge: RIC
  • Neck Type: Through body
  • No. of Pickups: 2
  • Type of Pickups: Single Coil
  • Output Type: Mono
  • Machine Heads: Schaller Deluxe

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    ConditionBrand New (New)
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    Brand
    Model
    • 4003S
    Categories
    Fretboard Material
    • Rosewood
    Body Material
    • Maple
    Fretboard Radius
    • 10"
    Right / Left Handed
    • Right Handed
    Model Sub-Family
    Active / Passive Pickups
    • Passive Pickups
    Neck Material
    • Maple
    Active Preamp
    • No Preamp
    Finish Style
    • Gloss
    Number of Strings
    • 4-String
    Series
    Pickup Configuration
    • SS
    Color Family
    • Black
    Body Shape
    • Double Cutaway
    Finish Features
    • Matching Headstock
    Model Family
    Number of Frets
    • 20

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