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Rickenbacker 4000 Series

Neck-through electric bass series

Rickenbacker's electric bass line, defined by neck-through-body 'cresting wave' instruments with dual single-coil pickups, distinctive treble-punch tone, and mono/stereo (Rick-O-Sound) outputs. The series includes the original 4001 and its long-running successor, the 4003.

Technical line drawing of Rickenbacker 4000 Series
Technical line drawing of Rickenbacker 4000 Series

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  • Rickenbacker

    Rickenbacker is an American maker of electric guitars and basses founded in California in 1931. A pioneer of the electric guitar, it is known for its bright, jangly tone and instruments such as the 360 guitar and 4001 bass.

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  • Technical line drawing of Rickenbacker 4003

    Rickenbacker 4003

    Electric bass · United States

    The long-running successor to the 4001, introduced around 1979 and still in production, the 4003 is Rickenbacker's signature neck-through 'cresting wave' bass. It carries two single-coil pickups, a maple body and neck, full-length skunk-stripe neck-through construction, deluxe triangular inlays, and mono/stereo output, delivering the ringing sustain and treble punch heard on countless rock recordings.

  • Technical line drawing of Rickenbacker 4001

    Rickenbacker 4001

    Electric bass · United States

    Rickenbacker's classic electric bass, the 4001 features through-body neck construction and a bright, cutting tone with strong treble definition. It was played by influential bassists including Paul McCartney, Chris Squire, and Geddy Lee.

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