Rickenbacker 4003W Walnut

$2,299.99

The Classic Rickenbacker bass has been strengthened with walnut for a sturdy and natural appearance that maintains the instrument’s classic character, which is known for its ringing sustain, treble punch, and powerful underlying bass. The gracefully curved body and maple fretboard are adorned with a delicate strip of binding. Standard features include deluxe triangular inlays and stereo capabilities. Case is included.

Body Type: Solid
No. Frets: 20
Scale Length: 84.5cm (33-1/4”)
Neck Width at Nut: 42.9mm (1-11/16”)
Neck Width at 12th Fret: 54mm (2-1/8”)
Crown Radius: 25.4cm (10”)
Body Wood: Walnut
Neck Wood: Maple
Fingerboard Wood: Maple
Weight: 4.1kg (9.0lb.)
Overall Length: 113.8cm (44-13/16”)
Overall Width: 34.3cm (13-1/2”)
Overall Depth: 31.8mm (1-1/4”)
Neck Binding: Yes
Fret Marker Style: Triangle
Tailpiece: RIC
Bridge: RIC
Neck Type: Through body
No. of Pickups: 2
Type of Pickups: Single-Coil
Output Type: Mono and Stereo
Machine Heads: Schaller Deluxe
Includes case

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Rickenbacker 4003W Walnut

“Roundabout.” Many of the musicians here at Midwest Guitar Center remember the sound of that classic Yes bass line: an early-1960s Rickenbacker 4001S strung with roundwounds.

Rickenbacker basses, with their snappy treble, strong bottom end, and ringing sustain, helped shape the sound of classic rock in the skillful hands of progressive bassists like Chris Squire and Paul McCartney.

There’s only one way to get that legendary sound. Today’s powerful Rickenbacker 4003W Walnut delivers those inimitable bass tones, as well as stereo output, in a streamlined instrument ready for the new millennium. With the Rickenbacker 4003W bass, you can create your own renowned sound.

Stereo Rick-O-Sound output opens up a palette of sonic possibilities

The Rickenbacker 4003 bass has two output jacks. The first is a traditional mono output. The second is a stereo Rick-O-Sound output, which sends separate signals from both pickups.

Why should your guitarist and keyboardist have all the fun? Just consider the possibilities! You could connect the neck and bridge pickups to different amps.

Pan the pickups to the left and right. To create immersive stereo soundscapes, use different effects pedals in each signal route. You’re no longer limited to only holding down the bottom end with the Rickenbacker 4003.

Rickenbacker 4003W Walnut 4-string Electric Bass Features:

An iconic bass, immortalized by Paul McCartney and Chris Squire
Walnut body and maple through-neck, for serious sustain and treble zing
Body binding and triangle fingerboard inlays add a touch of elegance
2 single-coil pickups deliver the classic Rick bass sound
Stereo Rick-O-Sound output lets you route each pickup individually
Mono output for traditional operation
3-way selector with 2 tone and 2 volume controls
Schaller Deluxe tuners are stage rugged and studio dependable

Rickenbacker 4003W Walnut Tech Specs

Number of Strings:4
Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
Body Shape:4003 Traditional
Body Material:Walnut
Body Finish:Hand-rubbed Satin Oil
Color:Natural
Neck Material:Maple, Neck-thru
Radius:10″
Fingerboard Material:Maple
Fingerboard Inlay:Triangle inlays
Number of Frets:20
Scale Length:33.25″
Nut Width:1.6875″
Nut Material:Bakelite
Bridge/Tailpiece:RIC bridge and tailpiece
Tuners:Schaller Deluxe
Neck Pickup:Single-coil
Bridge Pickup:Single-coil
Controls:2 x volume, 2 x tone (push/pull treble tone control), 3-way toggle pickup switch, 2 x 1/4″ outputs (standard, stereo)
Case Included:Hardshell case
Manufacturer Part Number:4003W