Rickenbacker 4003S JG
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Rickenbacker
4003S JG
Product Info
Article Number:
360913
Brand:
Rickenbacker
Model:
4003S JG
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$2,968.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 4003S JG is a statement piece – it’s instantly recognizable and delivers that unmistakable Rickenbacker thump. It’s perfect for players seeking a vintage-inspired tone, especially in rock, punk, and alternative genres, and who appreciate a unique instrument with a distinct personality. Be prepared for a hefty instrument with a sound that demands attention.
Product Description
- Rickenbacker 4003S JG
- Electric Bass
- Maple body with rounded edges
- Maple neck-through-body with Skunk Stripe
- Fretboard: Unvarnished Caribbean rosewood (Metopium Brownei)
- Dot inlays
- 20 frets
- Scale: 845 mm
- Nut width: 42.9 mm
- Schaller Deluxe machine heads
- Pickups: 2 Bass single coils
- Weight: approx 4.1 kg
- Colour: jetglo
- Incl. case
PROS
- • Maple body delivers a tight, focused low-end with excellent sustain.
- • Neck-through design provides exceptional resonance and comfortable access to upper frets.
- • Unfinished rosewood fretboard offers a smooth, fast playing experience and unique feel.
- • Dual single-coil pickups produce a signature Rickenbacker growl and clarity.
CONS
- • The weight (approx. 4.1 kg) can be fatiguing for extended playing sessions.
- • The tone is relatively specialized; lacks versatility for modern, clean bass sounds.
- • Unfinished fretboard requires more frequent oiling to prevent dryness and maintain playability.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Maple
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Unvarnished Caribbean rosewood (Metopium Brownei)
Pickups
2 Bass single coils
Scale Length
845 mm
Frets
20
Strings
4
Weight
approx. 4.1 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It needs occasional oiling to prevent dryness and cracking; it’s part of the character and contributes to the feel.
The neck is relatively slim, but the width (42.9 mm) might feel a bit snug for those with very large hands.
The single-coil pickups offer a brighter, more aggressive tone than the humbucker-equipped models, making it more suited to raw, vintage sounds.
