Rickenbacker 4003 JG
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Rickenbacker
4003 JG
Product Info
Article Number:
150711
Brand:
Rickenbacker
Model:
4003 JG
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$3,298.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Rickenbacker 4003 JG is a statement piece – undeniably cool and sonically distinctive. It's perfect for players craving that signature Rickenbacker growl for rock, punk, and alternative styles, where a tight, punchy low-end and iconic look are paramount. Be prepared for a hefty instrument, but the feel and tone are truly special.
Product Description
- Rickenbacker 4003 JG
- Electric Bass
- Body: Maple
- Full-length Skunk Stripe (neck-through-body) maple neck
- Fingerboard: Unpainted Caribbean rosewood (Metopium Brownei)
- Triangle fingerboard inlays
- 20 Frets
- Scale: 845 mm
- Nut width: 42.9 mm
- Pickups: 2 bass single coils
- Schaller Deluxe machine heads
- Weight: approx. 4.1 kg
- Colour: Jetglo
- Incl. case
PROS
- • Maple body delivers a focused, articulate low-end tone.
- • Neck-through construction enhances sustain and upper fret access.
- • Caribbean rosewood fingerboard offers a smooth, warm playing feel.
- • Schaller hardware ensures reliable tuning stability and premium feel.
CONS
- • The substantial weight can be fatiguing during long gigs.
- • The single-coil pickups can be noisy with high gain settings.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to basses with more pickup options.
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Key Features
Body Material
Maple
Neck Material
Full-length Skunk Stripe Maple
Fingerboard
Unpainted Caribbean Rosewood (Metopium Brownei)
Pickups
2 Bass Single Coils
Scale Length
845 mm
Frets
20
Strings
4
Weight
4.1 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rosewood offers a warmer, more rounded tone with slightly more sustain than ebony, which can soften the Rickenbacker's inherent bite.
Yes, it provides superior sustain and resonance, and allows for easier access to higher frets, but it also makes repairs more complex and potentially costly.
The single coils provide a characteristic punch and clarity but are more susceptible to hum and noise than humbuckers, requiring careful amp and pedal choices.
