Rickenbacker 4003S MG
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Rickenbacker
4003S MG
Product Info
Article Number:
360916
Brand:
Rickenbacker
Model:
4003S MG
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$2,968.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 4003S MG is a seriously distinctive bass—it’s got that unmistakable Rickenbacker growl and a really comfortable neck. If you’re after a bass with character and a vintage vibe, especially for rock, punk, or alternative, and you appreciate a unique feel, this is a top contender. Be prepared for a hefty instrument, though.
Product Description
- Rickenbacker 4003S MG
- Electric Bass
- Maple body with rounded edges
- Maple neck-thru-body with Skunk Stripe
- Fretboard: Unvarnished Caribbean Rosewood (Metopium Brownei)
- Dot 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: Mapleglo
- Incl. case
PROS
- • Maple body delivers a focused, articulate, and punchy low-end response.
- • Neck-thru design provides exceptional sustain and comfortable access across the fretboard.
- • Unvarnished rosewood fingerboard offers a unique, fast feel and reduces string stick.
- • Schaller Deluxe machine heads ensure rock-solid tuning stability under demanding performance.
CONS
- • The weight (4.1 kg) can be tiring for extended playing sessions.
- • The single-coil pickups offer a more limited tonal palette compared to humbuckers.
- • The distinctive Rickenbacker tone isn't universally appealing; it's a commitment.
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Key Features
Body Material
Maple
Neck Material
Maple with Skunk Stripe
Fingerboard
Unvarnished 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
It's generally faster and smoother than a varnished board, reducing string friction and providing a more direct connection – it'll require more care to prevent moisture damage.
While they excel in those genres, they can be used for other styles, but the thin, articulate tone might require more EQ shaping to fit certain sounds.
Rickenbacker's neck-thru designs are generally very stable, but humidity changes still require attention like any high-end instrument.
