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5-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
10-year warranty & 180-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
The product price includes 5 years' warranty and 30 day money back guarantee.
However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers.
The highlights of this enhanced warranty service are:
Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the UK, EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided.
For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs.
This enhanced warranty is in addition to the standard Gear4music and manufacturer warranty policies, and the Gear4music terms and conditions of trade. No statement or condition of sale contained within these terms affects or restricts your statutory rights as defined under the Consumer Contracts Regulation 2014.
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Key Features
Legnedary. Interwoven into the fabric of music history. The Rickenbacker 4003 Bass holds an instantly recognisable tone, bringing you Paul McCartney's iconic Rickenbacker sound and style, as well as some modern improvements. The result? A traditional, vintage, authentic instrument - a bassist's dream. Birthed for the spotlight, there's no reason not to show your crowd what you're made of.
Made from maple and sporting a consciously curved body, you have comfort and control in abundance. And it's lightweight enough to allow you to really let loose, and perform your way. Sonically, this Rickenbacker 4003 delivers unforgettable, punchy single-coil tone. Explore singing sustain, soaring treble, and at the pull of a control dial, the 4003 starts to kick out vintage tones of days gone by. Delicious. Premium in sound, regal in feel. This is a design that was once exclusive to a sixties British distributor. So why not witness, and be at the heart of the 4003's rebirthing?
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Distinctive, iconic, unforgettable. That classy single-coil tone is here, and it's perfect for making a statement. With a duo of sonic power, the Rickenbacker 4003 performs with immense clarity. Explore all that immersive bite and gritty attack single coils are known for. While famed Rickenbacker bass character takes you soaring back to the sixties. Punchy, dreamy, and dynamic.
With demands from a multitude of musicians, the 4003 model is back. Oozing tradition, and unmistakable Rickenbacker tone. Experience all the searing sonic attitude you know and love. While some modern design tweaks make this 4003 Bass a dream for live performance and studio work. Delve into a range of techniques, and experience an incredible response to your individuality. You can also make your own sound, your own sound. By tweaking a selection of four rotary dials, you have everything at your fingertips to up your game and deliver the perfect sonic fusion. Plus, a pickup switch allows you to make dynamic changes in your pickup sound and enables you to get creative with performing. Push to explore a standard Rickenbacker voice, pull to unleash tones of days gone by...
A true legend. Seen in the hands of many famous artists from Motorhead's Lemmy to The Beatles' Paul McCartney, there's a reason why many musicians turned to Rickenbacker. From the iconic, history-making tone, to sublime playability and distinctive looks. And now it's your turn to experience a version of guitar heaven.
Bringing you the traditional style, rounded edges, comfortable curves and an all-new and improved truss rod system, combined. Featuring a solid maple body, you have extra sonic brightness which is bursting for release. Adding a touch of brightness, and delicious ringing sustain. Plus, this Rickenbacker prides on its sleek, smooth feel and incredible playability, making it perfect for fast-paced basslines and much, much more. One thing's for sure, there's certainly nothing standard about the 4003. Player-friendly with a lightweight feel, this is a bass that wants you to do nothing more than find true creative expression.
Alluring Autumnglo. You've now got every reason to make a statement. And next time you walk out into the limelight, it's going to be a legendary moment where all eyes are locked on you. From tip to toe, the 4003 boasts a classy vintage edge, and iconic Rickenbacker style.
Bringing you an instantly recognisable Rickenbacker headstock, complemented by Schaller deluxe tuners and chrome hardware - this is a bold bass. The Rickenbacker's birthplace is also proudly stamped onto a vintage-styled pickguard. And it's all wrapped with an eye-popping Autumnglo finish. A blast from the past that deserves a solid place in your present, it's time to stand out.
