Used Rickenbacker 4003

About the Rickenbacker 4003

The Rickenbacker 4003 has been in Rickenbacker's lineup since 1979 — over 47 years of continuous production, which speaks to how well it has been received. Rickenbacker has been building instruments in the United States since 1931. You may also see this listed as "Ric 4003", "Ricky 4003" — they refer to the same instrument.

Buying Guide

• 1Check the truss rod adjustment — bass necks take more tension than guitar necks and are more prone to developing bows.
• 2Test the electronics with the bass plugged into an amp. Active basses should have a fresh battery for testing.
• 3Inspect the nut slots — bass strings can wear deep grooves that cause buzzing on the first few frets.