Rickenbacker 4003S Bass

You're looking at the kind of bass that gave Geddy Lee those soaring, melodic lines that helped define progressive rock's golden era.

Some instruments become legends not through marketing, but because they fundamentally changed how musicians approach their craft. The Rickenbacker 4003S represents exactly that kind of game-changing design - the bass that gave progressive rock its voice and helped redefine what four strings could accomplish.

When Chris Squire unleashed those soaring, melodic bass lines that became Yes's signature sound, or when Paul McCartney crafted those unforgettable melodic foundations for the Beatles, they weren't just playing bass - they were wielding this unique sonic weapon. The 4003S delivers that same distinctive combination of punchy treble bite, solid bottom end, and piano-like sustain that made those performances so memorable.

Here's where Rickenbacker's engineering brilliance really shows: that neck-through maple construction isn't just about structural integrity, though it certainly provides that. The dense maple, running the entire length of the body, creates the instrument's famous growl and bite - the aggressive clarity that cuts through complex arrangements like a musical laser. The thick rosewood fingerboard adds just enough warmth to balance the bright high end, creating harmonic complexity that makes every note sing.

Those dual single-coil pickups, paired with the 3-way switching and push-pull vintage/modern voicing, give you immense tonal versatility. Whether you need that classic Rickenbacker jangle or more contemporary punch, you've got the tools. The 33.25" scale length provides that perfect tension balance - comfortable for complex playing yet maintaining the string clarity that makes this bass so distinctive.

The Fireglo finish isn't just beautiful; it's iconic, instantly recognizable on any stage. This is the bass that helped forge classic rock's sound, and it's ready to help you create whatever comes next.

Number of Strings: 4
Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
Body Shape: 4003 Traditional
Body Material: Maple
Body Finish: High Gloss Poly
Color: Fireglo
Neck Material: Maple, Neck-thru
Radius: 10"
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
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, 3-way toggle pickup switch