Rickenbacker 4003S FG

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Rickenbacker 4003S FG

Rickenbacker

4003S FG

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 360915
Model: 4003S FG
Price: $2,968.90

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The 4003S FG is a serious bass for players craving that unmistakable Rickenbacker tone – think Lemmy or John Entwistle. Its neck-through construction and maple body give it a robust feel and incredible sustain, making it a standout for rock, punk, and anything needing serious low-end definition. It's a premium-priced instrument, but delivers a distinctive voice you won’t find elsewhere.

Product Description

  • Rickenbacker 4003S FG
  • Electric Bass
  • Body: Maple
  • with rounded edges
  • Neck-through-body maple neck
  • Fretboard: Unvarnished Caribbean rosewood (metopium brownei)
  • Dot fretboard inlays
  • 20 Frets
  • Scale: 845mm
  • Nut width: 42.9mm
  • Schaller deluxe machine heads
  • Pickup: 2 Bass single coils
  • Weight: approx. 4.1 kg
  • Colour: Fireglo
  • Case included
PROS
  • • Maple body delivers tight, focused low-end with incredible sustain
  • • Neck-through design enhances resonance and provides effortless access across the fretboard
  • • Unvarnished rosewood fingerboard offers a unique, tactile feel and quick response
  • • Classic Rickenbacker single-coil pickups provide a signature growl and articulation
CONS
  • • The substantial weight (approx. 9.1 lbs) can be fatiguing for extended playing
  • • The limited pickup configuration restricts versatility compared to basses with more options
  • • The Fireglo finish, while iconic, is prone to swirl marks and requires careful maintenance

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Key Features

Body Material Maple
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Unvarnished Caribbean Rosewood (Metopium Brownei)
Pickups 2 Rickenbacker Bass Single Coils
Scale Length 845mm (approx. 33.3 in)
Frets 20
Strings 4
Weight 4.1 kg (approx. 9.1 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The unvarnished rosewood provides a more direct connection to the wood, leading to a slightly faster feel and a more immediate response; it can also feel drier than a lacquered board.
Absolutely; it enhances sustain, improves upper fret access, and creates a more unified feel between the neck and body, resulting in better resonance.
They're distinct—less scooped than many modern pickups, with a more aggressive, 'woody' character and a noticeable upper-midrange bite, offering a unique vintage vibe.

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