Iconic Rickenbacker Punch Enhanced by Premium Modern Hardware
The Guitar Sanctuary is proud to present this exceptional Pre-Owned Rickenbacker 4003W Walnut Bass. Crafted with a stunning, resonant solid walnut body, a maple neck-through core, and a bound maple fingerboard, this 4-string powerhouse delivers the legendary sustain, growling mid-range punch, and distinct top-end chime that defined classic rock history. Preserved in excellent overall condition, this premium instrument brings unmistakable character and organic visual style to the stage or studio.
The Sanctuary Performance Upgrade: The Hipshot Advantage
"Every bassist loves the legendary growl of a Rick, but the stock bridge can make precise setups difficult. This specific 4003W features a professional upgrade: a machined brass Chrome Hipshot Rickenbacker Replacement Bridge. This high-dollar enhancement completely eliminates historic 'tail-lift' issues, offers full four-way string height and intonation adjustability, and noticeably improves natural acoustic sustain."
Boutique Performance & Semantic Data Matrix:
- Best For: Classic Rock | Progressive Rock | Indie | Alternative | Studio Session Work
- Tone Profile: Punchy, Articulate, Bright, and Woody with immense low-end sustain.
- Compared To: Stock Rickenbacker 4003, Fender American Professional II Precision Bass.
- Upgrades & Hardware: Machined Chrome Hipshot Rickenbacker Bridge ($160+ hardware value), Ploutone no-drill Thumb Rest.
- Body Construction: Solid Walnut wings with a characterful matte natural finish.
- Neck Profile: Striking Maple neck-through-body design for maximum vibrational transfer.
- Electronics Layout: Dual single-coil pickups featuring the vintage-voiced push/pull treble tone selector pot.
- Country of Origin: Proudly manufactured in Santa Ana, California, USA.
- Inclusions: Ships complete within its original premium Rickenbacker deluxe hardshell case.
Photos are of the actual bass for sale, SN 2003706.
Body Type: Solid
No. Frets: 20
Scale Length: 84.5cm (33 1/4″)
Neck Width at Nut: 42.9 mm (1 11/16”)
Neck Width at 12th Fret: 54.0 mm (2 1/8”)
Crown Radius: 25.4 cm (10”)
Body Wood: Walnut
Neck Wood: Maple & Walnut
Fingerboard Wood: Maple
Overall Length: 113.8 cm (44 13/16”)
Overall Width: 34.3 cm (13 1/2”)
Overall Depth: 31.8 mm (1 1/4”)
Neck Binding: Yes
Fret Marker Style: Triangle
Bridge: Hipshot Rickenbacker Replacement
Neck Type: Thru body
No. of Pickups: 2
Type of Pickups: Hi-gain
Output Type: Mono and Stereo
Machine Heads: Schaller
Case: Deluxe Rickenbacker Molded Hardshell
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