Rickenbacker 4003 Stereo Bass | 1999 Fireglo USA
1999 Rickenbacker 4003 Stereo Bass in Fireglo. Made in Santa Ana, California. Solid maple body. Neck-through construction. Rosewood fingerboard. Late-90s high-gain single-coil pickups. Rick-O-Sound stereo output. 33.25" scale. 4.1kg. Original hard shell case included.
The 4003 is one of the most influential electric basses in rock history, known for its punch, sustain and biting top end. This June 1999 example has been professionally refretted, resolving the low flat factory profile for improved note definition and bending. The Fireglo finish is vibrant. The case has caused minor blue discolouration on the binding in a few spots. Near-mint condition.
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In stock at Guitar Garage Sydney. $4,800
Key Features
Year: 1999 (June)
Made in: USA (Santa Ana, California)
Model: 4003 Stereo Bass
Finish: Fireglo (high-gloss conversion varnish)
Body: Maple (solid, neck-through)
Neck: Maple, slim late-90s profile
Fingerboard: Rosewood, gloss finish, 10" radius
Frets: 20 (professionally refretted)
Scale: 33.25"
Nut Width: 42.9mm
Pickups: 2 x late-90s high-gain single-coils
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way toggle
Outputs: Mono and Rick-O-Sound stereo
Bridge: RIC chrome with tailpiece
Tuners: Schaller Deluxe open-gear
Pickguard: White single-ply
Case: Original Rickenbacker black hardshell
Weight: 4.1kg
Condition: Near-mint
Sound and Tone
High-gain single-coils deliver that signature Rickenbacker punch and growl. Neck-through construction adds sustain. Rick-O-Sound lets you route each pickup to a separate amp. The refret improves note definition and clarity.
Feel and Playability
Slim late-90s neck profile. Professionally refretted for improved playability. Binding nibs removed for optimal crowning. Lightweight 4.1kg.
Condition
Near-mint. Neck is pristine with zero fretwear. Hardware is clean with no oxidation. Body has only minor superficial scratching. Minor blue discolouration on binding and adjacent wood from case contact. Original hardshell case included.
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