(SOLD) Rickenbacker 4003 Bass Jetglo 2020
Ric 4003 bass, Jetglo finish, made in USA 2020. We've had a handful of these through the shop, and they never hang around long and always turn plenty of heads. This stunning creature is the flagship Ric model, with the triangular inlays, fretboard binding with nibs and the stereo outputs. At 4.4kg it's pretty well weighted and feels nicely balanced in the hands. The D-shape neck is typically-Ric in shape, slightly square-ish on the edges and a similar width to a P-bass. It feels very alive in the hands, the natural resonance and snarky attack make you feel every little note you play. Plugged in, you get a walloping attack with a girthy natural low end and a searing treble that will make sure you're never lost in the mix again. It does it's best work with a decent dose of overdrive or fuzz, although the naturally articulate voice and singing sustain do clean up nicely. You've always wanted one, right? Darth Sidious told me 'it's your dessssstiny'.
Model: Rickenbacker 4003
Made: USA, 2020 (serial 20 16679)
Finish: 'Jetglo' (gloss black), 1-ply white guard
Body: maple
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 33.25" scale, 10" radius, D shape
Weight: 4.415kg
Mods: extra strap pin added (was strung up LH at some point)
Pickups: Rickenbacker Hi-Gain single coil x2
Case: Rickenbacker deluxe SKB hard case inc docs
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has a minor chip around the size of a grain of rice on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no major marks. The back has some light scuffs along the back edge, near the jack and in the elbow area, as well as a couple of minor dimples near the neck joint, no major marks. The sides have a dimple on the top horn and a minor chip on the bottom horn, as well as an extra strap button on the bottom horn from when this lived briefly strung left handed. The front has some minor scuffs in the elbow area and some light play wear on the guard and horns. Overall: excellent condition (8.5/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, both truss rods work. The frets look basically new, 9/10 for fret life left. Electronics all tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.