Ric 4003 bass, Jetglo finish, made in USA 2001. These never fail to turn heads in the store, and they never fail to look and sound supremely excellent on stage too. This one is on the lighter side for a 4003, so it feels comfy and balanced in the hands. The moderately beefy D shape neck is sturdy and agreeable, and while it's not exactly optimised for speed, it's perfect for grunge or punk stuff. The tone on offer is instantly recognisable: a grinding, crunchy top end with heaps of definition and a self-assured percussive low end. It loves a bit of overdrive and a pick. Go find a cooler looking bass, I'll wait.

Model: Rickenbacker 4003
Made: USA, 2001 (serial 0103683)
Finish: 'Jetglo' (gloss black), 1-ply white guard
Body: maple
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 33.25" scale, 10" radius, D shape
Weight: 4.250kg
Mods: mutes removed
Pickups: Rickenbacker Hi-Gain single coil x2
Case: Anboy deluxe leather gig bag, no docs

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some minor scuffs on the end and back. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has widespread minor dimples and scuffs around the whole body, most notably on the horns and bottom edge near the jack. The sides have minor dimples around the whole body, no major marks. The front has some dimples on the edge in the elbow area, scuffs in the elbow area and around the bridge, dimples on the bottom horn and play wear on the guard and horns. Overall: very good condition (7.5/10)

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, both truss rods work. The frets are in good shape, 8/10 for fret life left. Electronics all tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.