All user reviews for the Rickenbacker 4003

Manufacturing amricaine and be seen, a real work of orfvre, mine is translucent, the key is polished, the neck-through sustain guarantees a rare low. The beautiful book that does not suffer the mdiocrit!

UTILIZATION

The problem with the instruments indmodables is that we do not know what to say really brings grist to the mill. Submitted to the bass who have ever had in my hands is a heavy instrument, which gives an impression of density with an exceptional feel it confrent an instrument ct luxury. Access in acute could even make believe that it is a low prvue frustrating for players playing beyond the 12th box. Only the cover seems a bit out of time (like the rditions Fender 50's), but when removed found its mark. The bridge will surprise more than one because it does not allow the fat by placing his palm over the strings stifle, this requires addressing the rubber stamps that appear under the base of the strings. I believe that currently the only such Stingray possdent System. For most bass players will have little diffrence, but for those who like to vary the pressure of choking on the bridge will be VCU as a deprivation.

Let's talk about the ric-o-sound. Two outputs, so a low stro, a system that ingnieux that few will care for convenient but that can really be if you INTERESTED possdez a bass amp and a guitar amp, microphone redirected to handle the bass and the bridge to the sound if mdium for acute saturation. The air there is like only Lemmy gets so powerful in its Motorhead. We find this on the low Systm Attitude Billy Sheehan Yamaha like this, Ricken sometimes made with cole options plutt little empty and exotic ...

SOUNDS

It's a real low rocker, let us be clear, it can play any style that adapts to low but we feel comfortable in a log o mdium contrast to the heart : metal (Metallica, Motorhead), English pop (Beatles, Franz Ferdinand), rock-punk (the Jam, Massive Attack, well ...), so if sr progressive rock (Genesis and Yes). Personally the game is incredibly rewarding to mdiator the IMMEDIATE its jurisdiction (this is only the bassist for The Strokes dropped the Ricken for Precision because the sound came out too over guitars).
His look goes along with his musical personality and leaves no indiffrent.

OVERALL OPINION

Frankly it does not come by chance the Ricken, be it guitar or bass, particulirement in France it is under-o REPRESENTATIVES in the PAF. If you read this opinion is that you seek confirmation of its particularity and you have many icons at the top of the rock used (I) ent the 4003 (or 4001 her older sister). I bought mine APRS have an essay in a London store and I must say that I won t IMMEDIATE. Yet I'm a fan of Fender, I jou a Jazz Bass for years and I was looking for a Precision for a more rock. My problem is that the Precision I tried a lot, some I liked very much and others disappoint me back. In comparison the Ricken gives the impression of less vary from one instrument, may be because there is no 36 MODELS manufactured around the world in 36 SPECIFICATIONS Different.
MODEL I bought the Paris silent so the second I tried it and I got the confirmation that c'tait one I was looking for. So far this bass is not given but when you see violin making and attention to dtail we do not ask long time (unlike Fender).

What country does she makes? (United States, Japan, Mexico, France ...)
today all Rickenbacker instruments are manufactured in the UAE, provided that lasted!

How many frets, what kind of micro as well as their configuration?
20 boxes, shame! T would be a more welcome, but as good aa t said and as I will add, since it is the one true rock bass, Rickenbacker had to say that 21 boxes a would be pearls before swine!
the microphones are Rickenbacker, one at the neck, another in the center of the body, closer to the bridge, just short of classic. Obviously we chose one or the other or both but is more famous, the Ric-O-Sound with Stereo or mono configuration, I will not m'tendre is d j trs well Retailer in the correct view APRS.

What type of bridge (Floyd, Wilkinson ...)?
Rickenbacker well sr

What rglages (volume, Tone slecteur micro ...)?
Volume, Tone switch position it is a low eh, not a vintage synth

What type of race?
SPECIFICATIONS Rickenbacker handle, not PB or JB! Finally a bass that does not have that p * tain handle shovel JazzBass! we like it or not, for me it is the Discoveries, finally! a handle end, flexible, well-curved thin trs (without the Ibanez either), a short sleeve try before you buy.

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The handle is it enjoyable?
simply the best round t given to me to play, a comfort

Access in acute (dernires freight) is it easy?
oh yes, just this race and make it an asset dcoupe formidable. pity that there are only 20 spaces so

Ergonomics is it good (in terms of shape, weight ...)?
I read everywhere that it is heavy. I believed too. but actually no! just play a G & L to realize the happiness of having a low rock just 4.2 pounds!

Do you get a good sound easy? ...
ahhhhh Ric sound! again without s'taler (finally I wonder what it's for my review), the sound is so special Ric that it becomes magical. bass playing fingers mdiator Obviously well as possible the sounds are amazing. rock it again, incisive, trs "English", new fashion, but actually it's 80's 70 trs, mdium, without being mtallique mtal because this low provides deep bass but o all the notes are heard. is rare, it's really good!

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Appropriate are your style of music?
yes and no! Whenever I have the hands off you go for a quarter of an hour of English punk rock 80's required for heating. APRS and then we change mdiator, we change position microphone is corrected on the amp and we try to play pop not always easy, but when it works, mohahahahahaha

With what (s) amplifier (s) or effect (s) do you play?
like any good coffee that respects the 4003 is played without effect, but not! Glue an Eden 4x10 for your exact time is more than satisfactory, the sound is powerful, profound and incisive, a brief rgal. I remain convinced that it needs an amp in the same caliber, of his era, so testing on the Orange, Hiwatt and Ampeg quaint example.

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?
the MODEL I currently with the more recently finally. but I always had the opportunity to play on, etc. to fantasize over.

What is the particular feature you like best and least?
I love it! shape, mcaniques, sound, grip, his personality etc..

Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
too.

How do you report qualitprix?
is what we look at prices when food in Loiseau?

Exprience with, you will do again this choice? ...
yes yes yes and re-.

Why do you worry so spare asshole?
bah uh, I beg you because I have also ben a G & L Asat, and I love these two basses. but with only 10 fingers and seeing no intrt have two basses, I spare to make it produce a single which will bring together as much as possible the benefits of both! it is not won but hey we'll see the worst I buy a 4003!

Nothing more to say than what has been said before ... made the United States (San Diego, California)
20 boxes, a neck pickup and bridge pickup, both brand Rickenbacker, each with a volume knob and treble, and of course a switch to play on either or both ...
The maple neck is through.
Mine is black, I love!

UTILIZATION

The handle is the best I had, it is not too late to be quick and easy to play ... when you have to try, you find other "big" ... access to acute is great ... even if there are only 20 cases (more than enough for me)
It is easy to wear, and light, despite what some people say ... I had other basses, and it's the lightest ... 4.2 pounds, it really is not heavy compared to a precision, for example ....
For sound, for my part, you branches, you got the sound ...
I'm not a fan of super complicated amps, lots of button, you put three hours to settle ...
Me, I arrive, I put everything in the middle, my knob thoroughly and it's huge!

SOUNDS

For my style of zik is nickel (punk rock)
I plugged into a head with Ashdown ABM300 ABM115 and ABM410, it gives off!
Well rock ...
I love that sound, it lasts well, the bass taking the entire volume, and the attack of the string is very clear ... a treat
No use trying to have a well rounded such accuracy, it does not sound ... Ricken, Ricken is the sound we like it or not, but it's pretty exclusive.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 3 years ... I wanted one for 10 years, after playing on that of a friend, I flashed!
I love the sound, the mouth, weight, touch, mechanical ... well, just anything!
I had several bass before, Aria Diamond (must be started with something), then a Yamaha and an accuracy of 68 (big sound too, but big weight and big neck) and tried many others, all kind, active or passive.
and finally, I came across it one day I looked for more ... and from every faith that I branch and I slam the first note, I am smiling!
I also had the opportunity to compare it with a 4001 ... (like you're tipped with two local Ricken and you mates from other mouth bass !!!). Ben when I plugged in the 4001 after mine, I had to mount the volumen and not a little.
Big difference, and it's mine that I prefer.
In short, it's a bass with which you have a relationship, it is not an "object". And frankly, even if they say the price is high, when I see the price of some other bass, I really can not it be that expensive

Manufacturing amricaine, almost artisanal ...
The bill is good quality trs say anything ...
Trus Rod Dual Channel, upgrade from version 4001, making it more stable ...
Rickenbacker toaster pickups ...
The magic begins!

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Before touching the instrument, you look. Opening the flight case is discovering a weird instrument curves and sexy design. By raising the lower one is its lgret tonn.

The sound is clear and empty prcis. Ms. low notes sound and you can start playing without connecting.

Ergonomics is tudie a nearly perfect balance, whether you are sitting or standing. The handle is trs enjoyable, fast (varnish) and Access in acute trs is a great ease (which is the point that there is no more boxes!).

Only BMOL, the "micro cache" on the bridge pickup, which takes some getting used to when playing the finger. I removed my ds had the lowest, but this is an issue got sr.

Then you plug ...

SOUNDS

In gnrale, I play with all the knobs on 10. The sound is standard, clean, flexible and very easy just with the intensity of the game right hand (I'm right handed).
But for those who like to tinker, this bass offers a range of its important, thanks to the precision knobs.

Possde in the 4003 SERIES, an option that Confre "2 DIFFERENT sounds" by lifting the Tone knobs Aigue, you get crystal clear sound in 2 seconds, ideal for bass and chorus mdiator in the game (for example). This option, in another to approach the sound of Chris Squire on his 4001.
Bass, rpute for mdiator game, although the game rpond trs fingers. Sounds obtained are DIFFERENT and we can go from a fun one for a pleasant change.

It is very easy to change just by changing its right hand position. Mics perfectly fulfill their rle and sounds really different.

I do not sound dplus. I play many styles of music (jazz, blues, Hard rock, metal ...) and this bass acts as "all terrain". We must also love the sounds rich medium, clear and prcis.

OVERALL OPINION

I have this bass for 9 months. It's a choice I would do without a doubt (I prvois elsewhere to buy a ds that I have money).
I have not tried many before MODELS, I knew I wanted that sound l. And I is not the t!

With regard to the purchase, I buy in the United States, since the brand is virtually impossible to find in Europe. So I had an unbeatable price (excellent price quality ratio) and a dlais shortest (10 days APRS order).
I put 9 because I really galr to find it.

Manufacturing States, 20 boxes, 2 single coil pickups rick, 3-position selector (neck / mix / bridge) to volume, bedridden for each microphone.
Channel driver, painted on the back (some love it but for my part I plan to do stripping and waxing ...), the key is painted as well, which is surprising.
To note, be aware that when you buy this bass is because we want this bass is exactly.

UTILIZATION

Channel amazingly comfortable and enjoyable. It seems heavy, and when we play it does not want to stop, inspiration comes on its own and we are surprised to find unexpected melodic lines on a bass that has been so utlisée in punk rock to play fundamental.
Access to acute nickel, since there are only 20 cases (and indeed we want to go further ...).
Very well balanced. Design very flat, without artifice (no hollow comfort) but very ergonomic. Of course there are the hood of acute microwave can interfere, but you can remove it or make do.
And then ... SOUND! This sound can only be achieved with this low there. Full of serious, full treble as it is everywhere. The notes never stop (requiring neck-through). Finally a sound whose character depends not only on the amp you put behind your foot, you know.

SOUNDS

We must all play on it, but it lends itself to a whole rock, blues, and I find now able to make the folk or country side with this "timber" which, in a "neck" , could think of the bass.
I play on an Ashdown is fairly neutral and slightly British.
I love all of this sounds low, the micro severe lack a little punch to my taste, but if you rule too close it becomes harmful position "toutafon". On the micro acute, it sounds like Chris Squire, what more?
Again, for the Rick, you need a Rick.

OVERALL OPINION

It's been almost 3 years that I use, for periods when it falls from grace I focus on a style to which it is ill-suited (funk, reggae, jazz, what some people say), and then I resume The replays and ... falls in love.
It is therefore a very special low, say singular, which can both distinguish you from other bass players that you shut without a sound very (perhaps too) typical.
Of course, I tried a lot of bass before, and even another rick 12 years ago (it's been fifteen years that I drool over), but the trial had disappointed me (I think the seller was wrong I plug it into a Trace Elliot, I never knew these devices is set). I wanted the sound Rickenbaker, I bought one, I sound, I'm very happy, and if it again, I would do the same.
The only downside regarding the quality / price ratio. It is an instrument very expensive and I expected much higher standards in terms of violin making and finishing. This is a recurring problem with the products that display "made in United States," it seems to be a sufficient guarantee of quality for some manufacturers and buyers. Some varnishes and certain parts (bridge) are botched, we see the collages in spite of the black paint, varnish key overlaps with the frets (already painted a touch ... finally). In short, disappointed with the finish at a time when some Asian manufacturers are very competitive tools to finish irréprochabe. But, hey, I wanted a Rick, with sound, and I!

Obviously this is a low USD.
20 frets, 2 pickups Rickenbacker (a handle, a bridge)
Rickenbacker Bridge
one volume / one tone by micro
a 3-position selector (micro acute / grave / both)
a switch (Ricken called vintage) on the knob of the bridge pickup tone. As I understand, it disables a capacitor and can find the sound typed 4001. Well, then, honestly, we reach the limit of my e-skills.

Do not forget the two outputs:
- A single, classical
- A stereo, "rick'o'sound". I did not previously served

Neck through, maple, rosewood fingerboard. Key and the handle are painted.

All the hardware is in keeping with the overall quality of the instrument: beautiful.

UTILIZATION

The handle, confusing the first 10 seconds is a killer. Fine, pleasant, access to acute poses absolutely no problem. At the same time, I can not say I go very often ...
Ricken The trunk has a reputation: it is false. Compared to a classic PB, there's no photo, it's lighter. on the other hand, of course, we talk about the scrapes maker: it's not the crate either! Ergonomics is the top: the body is sufficiently thin and perfectly balanced.
As for sound, it's really not complicated. In my case, it's bridge pickup, volume and tone to cut back and neck pickup and go. Ok, so I find the neck pickup a bit molasse near each other but I never tried to set it (it seems a little too low, which would explain the slight lack of punch .. . compared to the other microphone, are not mistaken!).

It has a sustain of madness, his violin-through. Sometimes I amuse myself by repeating 'to leave notes and ringing it lasts, it lasts ... it's a real pleasure. The quality of the violin is measured here and the fact that it is the agreement to the hair: I grant once a week, and it's still too many.

SOUNDS

I rock, scabby and fast: it farts. It is on that, spontaneously, the music that I call the PB basic, but I stand not grain Ricken (and the face of this crazy bass) are a great addition.

I tried this bass on Kustom 210 GB on Ampeg B2RE on SVT 3: Given the dynamics and the output level, there really is no lizard! by against, my old amp which made so far, a Fender BXR 300, quickly reached its limits with this bass. He should be sticking an amp that gives it its defined it deserves, even saturate all behind, we agree.

Well, it's clear that if finances follow any full tube it fits like a glove.

OVERALL OPINION

I have over 6 months now and I am in love with this bass to the curves out of the ordinary. Admittedly it does not go unnoticed and do not leave indifferent. And it's not unpleasant to have the age-old Fender PB families.

Well, there is a really blame him: the price. This is a bass luthier, or less, but the difference between the USD and the price at home suggests that some intermediaries are fun in between.
Since buffers Rickenbacker is the European market and since the French importer (La Boite Noire) does not seem to fight to bring (at the same time, it's not a big market for them) you have to fight for a touch, and especially to fuck the price. There's no mystery, it is the law of supply and demand and all the miseries that go with ...

With "experience" relative, I would do the same: as soon as I look, I find canon, as soon as I branch, I remember I had a clear reason.

After 18 years of low ..... I for 1 year .... It's a 4003 .... I will not repeat the features of this bass other one does .... very well elsewhere. Here is a link on the site RIC

http://www.rickenbacker.com/model.asp?model=4003

The only peculiarity comes from the microphones, so it's a 4003 with microphones in 4001 ...
It is "mapleglo" ie bois.C is the only criticism I can make it, she is prettier in jetglo (black) or white ....

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This bass is amazing.
First of all if you like 70 ', our ears have necessarily heard of ... .. Ricken
Deep Purple, Motorhead, yes, McCartney ,...... wound which is to hear the stamp of low
After you see his face and it stands out (still for the time) she is really sexy! right?
And then the day we play on it, ie much later than the 70 'we say that it's old, the past ... Indeed it is passive, it is not the slightest .. .
And the first time we played with ...... it is surprising not really heavy (for old), the handle is fine, nice, easy to play.

SOUNDS

And the sound is a powerful passive!
And especially our ears old teenagers found the sound of the ric .... so special and attachant.elle is both swift and sweet, round and metallic, hot and cold ....
This is happiness! *
I play finger .... and it is also and especially a low pick .... We'll have to work!
and I played on a variety of amps, I always got the juice of this bass.
the sound is always clean .... except a good combo of 2.5 watts is less thoroughly.
You have to play with the rock is a rock bass with a pick or finger, but it's not a slap bass to make .....

OVERALL OPINION

So it is ..... my bass bass of my dreams for both the look for her ..
There is surely full of instruments much more efficient than the 4003 ....
But I do not care!
I regret not having bought it earlier .....
If you like the sound and the mouth rob a bank and buy it! (Just kidding)
The only worry is that it is booming, its price .... OCCAZ is prohibitive!
But we must be patient ..... and the OCCAZ comes at a good price

everything is already said much better than I could say so hush hush, I am silent on that.
It should be noted that I put on 10/10 at this part, which means that I find mega deadly.

UTILIZATION

handle: cool cool cool, it changed me handles jazz bass that I played before, but within hours it became natural enough to forget about it.
the scope of the button is painted a few grumpy bitch. I'm typing I think it is nice and comfortable. access to acute: ben in fact, it's rare that a low access to treble is fair game, because otherwise it would not sell. and there is like everywhere, the question does not arise, we'll play all the notes you want without worry. WINS EASILY BE A GOOD SON? yeah, you doing all the knobs at the bottom, the switch in the middle and you take a big fat mediator, obviously that's where it's fun.

SOUNDS

I do stuff like post punk / new wave / / cold wave / / zouk / / rock wanker to franz ferdinand, to caricature a bit, so obviously it works great. I'm ringing it on all tube Bassman 1969. it a little crunch and it's cool, that's all I ask.
On a SVT-CL it works really well too, you know the sound rick, you know its the SVT-CL, so you mix and stir you, it always gives a semi-soft. Like some kind HIWATT heads or marshall 100w tube guitar, it holds the road well. On the transistor, I can not say too much, I tried a Fender combo that sounds like ... Finally, what you see, like a transistor combo fender, it sounds but it can not help to try a pedal.

So all the knobs at the bottom, the switch in the middle of the strings not too flushed, a pick, stiff and it makes the medium thoroughly, it's been crying girls and boys so it's cool.

OVERALL OPINION

I sold a vintage jazz bass american from 62 to buy it. I have not plugged into an amp the day I bought it, I told myself it was not worth it. I was right you tell me, I think I grilled a dozen people who were on the waiting list but the seller has not solved the waiting list, and besides he was in the dough rabe on my jazz bass, which is a party in 2 days.

basically, the 4003 arrived at 9am at the store who was waiting for more than a year and a half, at 10:30 I had purchased. so she remained in store for 1:30, not bad already, there are places where it does not take as long as that.

experience with this choice I would do without hesitation, plus I've chopée black, so it's great.
Value for money: I paid 1600 €. a fender us vintage is more expensive than that in France, and I find downright worse. must know what you want, I wanted a 4003.

I was joking to make a Pearloid pickguard on that make it fun on stage with lights and it makes shit purists. and it works.

What are the odds of finding a used 4003 fro around $200. Well fortunately enough I did. I had a buddy of mine selling it for that price...though it had been pretty beat. Nonetheless the neck was straight and very playable. I believe it was an early 80's model because it had a solid feel to it unlike the newer ones that I have played. The knobs are simple much like any other Ric or Gibson guitar.

The bass had a rock feel similar to a P-Bass from Fender. Not necessarily a a smooth bass but I guess you can be the judge for yourself depending on your playing technique. I found it to be very suitable for rock and pop music. This isn't going to be bass for the progressive jazz fusion bass player by any means. However, if your into straight ahead rock, metal, or pop, then this bass will fit your needs quite well.

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One problem I had faced was a couple dead frets but taken to the local luthier he fixed it right up. The setup is simple like all Rickenbackers with the volumes and tone knobs. I did have stereo output but I never used it. The neck had such a great feel and comfort to it that really connected to my technique of playing. The design is unique as well. Nothing looks like a Rickenbacker, so it definitely stands out and a great piece.

It didn't take long once I got it back from the guitar doctor to find a nice sweet spot with this guitar. It seems that it is accustomed to making great tones with where ever you set the dials. To me the feel is everything when it comes to guitars and this things felt so fine and playable. I regret selling it to my bass player.

SOUNDS

I was mostly playing rock music with this bass. I had an Ampeg bass amp that used mostly. I also used an Ashdown amp that really shook the foundations. I love the way this guitar sat in the band mix. It filled the room with fine tone and had a good communion with the drummer. It really just screams rock n roll.

Interestingly enough I think this is the only instrument Rickenbacker makes that works with rock metal. Just look at Lemmy from Motorhead. Not sure if he uses a real Ric but it is the same body style.

OVERALL OPINION

When the time comes again to pick up a solid bass this one will be the one I choose. I love the way it feels and sounds. I found the compliment it gave my band was a step in the right direction.

I have played all the Fender basses, Carvins, Wyn, Hanewinckel, and Gibson's and there are good ones there for certain uses. For me I love the old Rickenbacker 4003's. It is a nice solid bass that can be a player's dream. I would recommend this to any bass player.

The Rickenbacker 4003 is a fretted electric bass guitar, and in my opinion is one of the coolest of its kind.  Rickenbacker has been around a while and has built a great reputation for making extremely solid instruments that not only feel and sound great, but have looks that could kill.  The 4003 is one of their best models that I have experience with.  The bass has two single coil pick ups, along with a pick up selector switch and volume and tone knobs for each of them.

UTILIZATION

The feel of the neck of the Rickenbacker 4003 is pretty great.  It isn't like most other basses out there, but in its own way it is easy to play for sure.  The neck is thick and very round, which is what gives it its interesting feel.  Playing all around the neck isn't a hard thing to do, as I find it just as easy to play up on the high notes as it is to play down low.  The shape is one that has been part of the reason that Rickenbacker is so popular, and the weight is heavier than most bass guitars out there.  Getting a great sound from the 4003 is as easy and knowing how to play it!


SOUNDS

If you have ever heard a Rickenbacker before, the 4003 embodies everything great about this type of sound.  The sound has a lot of slap and thwack, but also covers the low end brilliantly and cuts through a mix perfectly.  Unlike most basses, the 4003 sounds great both when played down low and when played for bass 'lead' type parts.  I've only used the 4003 in the recording studio, and I used it through both an amp and a DI box, blending the two sounds later on.  Rickenbacker basses have a very distinct tone, and is one that can be spotted from a mile away...


OVERALL OPINION

The Rickenbacker 4003 is one of the better models of bass guitar offered by Rickenbacker, which is saying a lot considering the great line of basses that they have available.  The 4003 isn't cheap, as it will run you about two grand in USD, but for those bass players looking for this type of tone and who want to invest in a bass that will last a lifetime, the price isn't outlandish by any stretch.  If you're in the market for a top tier bass guitar, Rickenbackers in general should be scoped out for sure, especially the 4003.