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Rickenbacker - 4003 Bass

Hi there Gary,

The bass arrived today and I just got to the office to dig in and open her up. I've been sitting here checking her out and playing her at my desk for the past 45 minutes. All I can say is... WOW.

I couldn't be happier. Thanks for the great customer service and the 15 billion email replies you provided.

Drew Morrison
Somerville, MA


Rickenbacker 4003/JG
Rickenbacker 4003/FG
Rickenbacker 4003
Rickenbacker 4003
Rickenbacker 4003
Rickenbacker 4003

The Rickenbacker 4003 is our most popular RIC bass. It is famous for its ringing sustain, treble punch, and deep underlying bass.

The 4003 bass features "neck through body" construction for markedly superior sustain and tone.A dual field truss rod assembly allows each side of the neck to be adjusted individually. Cross lamination also adds to neck rigidity.

Two single pole, hum protected, pickups offer wide range response and high pickup output. The height is fully adjustable. The bass comes prewired for stereo.

The combination tailpiece and bridge is uniquely designed to reflect back maximum string energy as extra punch. The bridge is fully adjustable for height and intonation, and features individual saddles for each string.

The three way pickup selector combines with four rotary controls for volume and tone to offer nearly limitless tonal variations.

Rickenbacker is legendary for their paint finishes. The finishes have a mirror like quality that is extremely resistant to bumps and crazing.

All Rickenbacker 4003 basses include a hardshell case with a plush lining.

Due to franchise restrictions, we may not ship Rickenbackers outside the US.

North Coast Music normally stocks the Rickenbacker 4003 is Jetglo (black) and Fireglo (red sunburst), but it is additionally available in Mapleglo by special order, with deliveries about 120 days from order.


Click here to view our entire "in stock" RIC inventory.


The retail price of the 4003 Bass is $2159 USD, but CLICK HERE to receive discount pricing and availability via email on these basses.




Why buy your new RIC 4003 Bass from North Coast Music?

  • factory fresh inventory, no store display models
  • each RIC guitar and bass receives a complete setup, comprising of neck truss rod, intonation, and bridge height (action) adjustments.prior to shipment
  • 48 hour inspection period allows you to carefully evaluate your purchase. Click here to read our return and satisfaction policies.






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