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Rickenbacker Limited Edition 4003JPS - Jetglo Pearlstars

Solidbody Electric Bass Guitar with Walnut Body, Maple Neck, Maple Fretboard, and 2 Single-coil Pickups - Jetglo Pearlstars
Item ID: 4003JPS

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Extremely Limited Version of a Legendary Bass

Every bass player and fan of rock 'n' roll knows the sound of a Rickenbacker 4003. And it's that cutting and full sound that has made these instruments the go-to tools for players such as Chris Squire, Geddy Lee, Lemmy Kilmister, and more. Thanks to the special walnut and maple wood selection, the Limited Edition Rickenbacker 4003JPS delivers that sound in spades. And with attention-grabbing appointments such as a mirrored pickguard and its Jetglo Pearlstar finish, the Rickenbacker 4003JPS puts on a show no matter where you play it.

Walnut and maple construction

The Rickenbacker 4003JPS's body is crafted from high-grade walnut. While it's similar to maple tonally, walnut will provide a bit of added warmth. The maple used for the bass's neck, which runs through the entire length of the body, aids in maintaining its structural integrity. And the density of the walnut combined with the neck-through design is largely responsible for the instrument's famous treble punch and sustain. And the 4003JPS boasts a maple fretboard — a sought-after rarity for Rickys.

All dressed up with a limited-edition look

With a single glance, you'll know this bass is something special. The first thing that demands your attention is the 4003JPS's Jetglo Pearlstar finish. Its dark color mixed with metallic flake ensures that the bass elicits your and everyone else's admiration. And the large mirrored pickguard and laser-etched mirrored truss rod cover continue in that vein, making the Ltd. 4003JPS one of the most stage-ready 4-strings we've ever offered at Sweetwater.

The iconic Rickenbacker bass

"Roundabout," "Ace of Spades," and pretty much any early Rush song clearly define the legendary tone of a Rickenbacker bass guitar. With their punchy treble, solid bottom end, and ringing sustain, Rickenbacker basses helped forge the sound of classic rock in the capable hands of bassists such as Chris Squire and even Paul McCartney. It's an iconic sound, and there's only one way to get it. Today's formidable Rickenbacker 4003JPS delivers those inimitable bass tones in a sleek instrument that's primed for a new millennium.

Rickenbacker Limited Edition 4003JPS Features:

  • Rare version of a legendary bass design
  • Walnut body maintains the top-end cut of the model
  • Through-body maple neck is capped with maple fretboard
  • Limited-edition look with a Jetglo Pearlstar finish and mirrored pickguard
  • 2 single-coil pickups deliver the tone that has made this bass a rock 'n' roll standard

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Tech Specs

  • Manufacturer Part Number: 4003 JPS

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