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Full-length view of a blonde bass with a white pickguard, chrome hardware, and a dark blue plush-lined hard case.
01 / 22Full-length view of a blonde bass with a white pickguard, chrome hardware, and a dark blue plush-lined hard case.
The natural-finish bass is angled slightly, showing the body, white pickguard, chrome hardware, and four black control knobs.
02 / 22The natural-finish bass is angled slightly, showing the body, white pickguard, chrome hardware, and four black control knobs.
The bass is shown from behind, in its open hard case, revealing the natural maple finish of the body and neck.
03 / 22The bass is shown from behind, in its open hard case, revealing the natural maple finish of the body and neck.
The back of a light maple bass with a glossy finish, showing the neck-through construction and a strap button on the upper horn.
04 / 22The back of a light maple bass with a glossy finish, showing the neck-through construction and a strap button on the upper horn.
Close-up of the bass headstock, showing the natural maple finish, black clover-leaf tuners, and white truss rod cover.
05 / 22Close-up of the bass headstock, showing the natural maple finish, black clover-leaf tuners, and white truss rod cover.
The bass's natural maple headstock and neck are shown from behind, with four chrome clover-leaf tuners.
06 / 22The bass's natural maple headstock and neck are shown from behind, with four chrome clover-leaf tuners.
Maple-finished bass, angled from the lower bout, showing the white pickguard, chrome bridge, pickups, and four black control knobs.
07 / 22Maple-finished bass, angled from the lower bout, showing the white pickguard, chrome bridge, pickups, and four black control knobs.
The natural maple bass body, with white binding and pickguard, is angled to show the chrome bridge and control knobs.
08 / 22The natural maple bass body, with white binding and pickguard, is angled to show the chrome bridge and control knobs.
The natural finish bass body, with white binding and pickguard, is angled to show the chrome bridge, pickups, and four black control knobs.
09 / 22The natural finish bass body, with white binding and pickguard, is angled to show the chrome bridge, pickups, and four black control knobs.
The natural maple bass body, with white binding and pickguard, is angled to show the chrome bridge, pickups, and control knobs.
10 / 22The natural maple bass body, with white binding and pickguard, is angled to show the chrome bridge, pickups, and control knobs.
The back of a glossy, light maple bass with white binding, showing the neck joint and strap button.
11 / 22The back of a glossy, light maple bass with white binding, showing the neck joint and strap button.
The back of a light maple bass with white binding, showing the neck joint, two output jacks, and a strap button.
12 / 22The back of a light maple bass with white binding, showing the neck joint, two output jacks, and a strap button.
The back of the natural maple bass body and neck, showing the light wood grain and glossy finish with white binding.
13 / 22The back of the natural maple bass body and neck, showing the light wood grain and glossy finish with white binding.
The bass's glossy natural wood body, with white binding, is viewed from the back, showing the neck joint and a chrome strap button.
14 / 22The bass's glossy natural wood body, with white binding, is viewed from the back, showing the neck joint and a chrome strap button.
Close-up of the chrome output jack plate, showing two jacks and many surface scratches, mounted on the bass's maple body.
15 / 22Close-up of the chrome output jack plate, showing two jacks and many surface scratches, mounted on the bass's maple body.
Close-up of the bass neck from the side, showing the light maple wood, cream binding, and a small chip near the nut.
16 / 22Close-up of the bass neck from the side, showing the light maple wood, cream binding, and a small chip near the nut.
Close-up of the bass's maple neck and rosewood fretboard, showing four strings, block inlays, and side dots.
17 / 22Close-up of the bass's maple neck and rosewood fretboard, showing four strings, block inlays, and side dots.
Close-up of the bass fretboard with a digital string action gauge showing 1.61mm, highlighting the light-colored sharkfin inlays.
18 / 22Close-up of the bass fretboard with a digital string action gauge showing 1.61mm, highlighting the light-colored sharkfin inlays.
A digital caliper measures the bass's string height at the 12th fret, showing 0.90mm above the light maple fretboard.
19 / 22A digital caliper measures the bass's string height at the 12th fret, showing 0.90mm above the light maple fretboard.
A digital caliper measures the string height of the bass, showing 0.93mm, with the light maple neck and body visible behind.
20 / 22A digital caliper measures the string height of the bass, showing 0.93mm, with the light maple neck and body visible behind.
The bass's lower bout, in natural wood with cream binding, rests on a black digital scale displaying "9 LB 6 OZ".
21 / 22The bass's lower bout, in natural wood with cream binding, rests on a black digital scale displaying "9 LB 6 OZ".
Close-up of the black hard shell case exterior, showing a large, irregular reddish-brown stain on the textured surface.
22 / 22Close-up of the black hard shell case exterior, showing a large, irregular reddish-brown stain on the textured surface.

Rickenbacker

1998 Rickenbacker 4003 Mapleglo Electric Bass w/OHSC

$3,195.00

Available

  • Year1998
  • ConditionVery Good
  • StoreBurbank
  • CaseOHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1998
Model
Rickenbacker 4003 Mapleglo
Finish
Natural
Condition
Very Good
Made in
United States
Store
Burbank

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.61
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.9
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.93
Weight
9lbs 6oz

Construction

Body
Maple
Top
Maple
Neck
Maple
Neck joint
Neck-through
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Frets
Original Frets Show Some Playwear, But Are In Good Overall Condition (As Shown)

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Two Rickenbacker Hi Gain Pickups
Tuners
Rickenbacker 2x2 Open Gear Tuning Machines

Case

Case
OHSC

Description

1998 Rickenbacker 4003 Mapleglo Electric Bass w/OHSC

Solid Top-Bound Maple Body In Gloss Natural Finish Shows Light Playwear Throughout Including Some Cosmetic Marks, Dings And Scratches (As Shown)

Two Tone Controls, Two Volume Controls

Three-Way Pickup Selector

Stereo Outputs

Single Ply White Pickguard

4003 Chrome Bridge

Maple Neck With Bound Lacquered Rosewood Fingerboard

Triangle Inlays

Comes As Shown With Original Hardshell Case And No Additional Accessories (Case Shows Some Discoloration, See Photos)

 This 1998 Rickenbacker 4003 Mapleglo bass delivers the unmistakable tone, feel, and visual appeal that have made the 4003 a legendary choice for generations of players. Crafted in the USA with neck-through construction, dual Hi-Gain pickups, and classic stereo output capability, this bass offers the punchy low end, articulate mids, and piano-like clarity Rickenbacker is known for. The naturally aged Mapleglo finish highlights the beautifully figured maple body and neck, while the bound rosewood fingerboard with triangle inlays adds timeless vintage style.

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