The neck-through design also aids in defining the iconic bite and growl the 4003S is prized for. This combination of tone-woods contributes to the legendary sustain and high-end punch that the 4003S is known for. Iconic curves of premium maple form the body with, a traditional thick unbound rosewood fingerboard completes the look. Of course, the famous solid bass tones, ringing sustain and treble punch Rickenbacker is known for make it a dream to play. The updated 4003S version comes with the improved dual truss-rod system. Dot inlays and no binding also make this stand out from the standard 4003 above. Players cherish its traditional look and rounded edges that many claim make it more comfortable than the 4003. This traditional Rickenbacker bass style with dot inlays and no binding was prized by Paul McCartney and Chris Squire when they got their first 4001S models in 1964. Neck : Through-Body Maple Neck w/ Caribbean Rosewood FingerboardĬheck out the video below for an excellent sound demonstration of the 4003.Well known players who use the 4003 include Geddy Lee, Paul McCartney, Chris Squire and Lemmy Kilmister. The distinct Rickenbacker body styling finishes give the 4003s an unmistakable look to match their sound. Like the original 4001 bass, the 4003 features a solid neck-through construction with a pair of fat pickups to deliver a huge dose of fat bass tone.Īn all-maple construction gives the 4003 its legendary treble punch and powerful sustain, while the rosewood fretboard balances out the bright, high end tone with strong and rich bass sounds.Ī subtle strip of binding graces the elegantly curved body and the rosewood fingerboard.Īs with the 360 above, the 4003 is equipped with stereo ‘Rick-O-Sound’ output which enables you to send each pickup to a separate amplifier, for huge and immersive stereo soundscapes!
The iconic Rickenbacker 4003 continues a bass legacy dating back to the 1960s.
The Classic Rickenbacker bass – famous for its ringing sustain, treble punch and solid underlying bass. The fifth knob is for shaping the balance between the 2 pickups and overall EQ.Ĭheck out the demo video below by Wildwood Guitars and Greg Koch. The main 4 knobs on the new Rickenbacker 330 are for controlling the tone and volume of each pickup. The pre-1970 models had toaster pickups that had a little bit lower output, and less bright tone than these modern editions. This modern version has Rickenbacker’s high gain single-coil pickups. The Rickenbacker 330 has notable dual truss rods for correcting unwanted neck issues.
Standard output is monaural through a single jack plate.
The 24 fret Rosewood fingerboard is punctuated by dot inlay fret markers, with full double cutaways permitting access to all the frets.
Two single coil pickups on a full size body are accented by a traditionally shaped sound hole. Neck : Set-In Maple Neck w/ Caribbean Rosewood FingerboardĬareful acoustic research has resulted in the full, rich and warm sound of this popular model.But it has maintained its crescent moon shape, and jangle rock prestige. Initially known as the Capri series, it has changed a bit over the years, most notably in its pickups. The 330 entered the Rickenbacker family in 1958.