2002 Rickenbacker 4003 Blue Boy – Rare Color of the Year | Very Good | OHSC

Up for sale is a rare 2002 Rickenbacker 4003 in the highly sought-after Blue Boy finish, complete with its original Rickenbacker hard-shell case. Blue Boy was part of Rickenbacker’s limited early-2000s Color of the Year offerings and remains one of the most collectible and desirable finishes from the era.

The original case is included and fully functional, showing some cosmetic wear as pictured.

Condition – Very Good (8/10)

This bass has been played and has honest vintage-style wear:

• Light scratches and small dings throughout

• Some tarnish to the hardware

• Finish checking around the fretboard inlays

• Finish checking around the nut

• No cracks, repairs, or structural issues

• Neck is straight and plays great

• Frets are in excellent condition with no significant wear

• Professionally inspected and set up

Specifications

Model: Rickenbacker 4003
Year: 2002
Serial Number: 02 02890

Finish: Blue Boy (Rare Color of the Year)
Body: Solid Maple with Binding
Neck: Maple, Neck-Through Construction
Fingerboard: Rosewood with Triangle Inlays
Scale Length: 33 1/4"

Nut Width: 1.73"
Neck Depth: .92" (1st fret), .95" (12th fret)
Weight: 9 lbs 6 oz

Pickups: Original Rickenbacker Single-Coils (Neck & Bridge)
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle
Outputs: Standard Mono + Rick-O-Sound Stereo
Hardware: Original Schaller Deluxe Tuners and Bridge with Mute

Case: Original Rickenbacker Hard-Shell Case (shows cosmetic wear)

Highlights

✔ Rare and collectible Blue Boy finish
✔ Early 2000s Color of the Year model
✔ Classic Rickenbacker neck-through construction
✔ Rick-O-Sound stereo capability
✔ Original case included

The Blue Boy color is especially desirable for its unique pale pastel blue tone, standing apart from standard Rickenbacker finishes and later darker blues.

Transparency & Photos

As with all Guitar Chimp listings, detailed photos of the actual instrument are provided. Toward the end of the photo set, you’ll find close-up images taken under direct lighting to clearly highlight any wear. We don’t just describe condition — we show it in detail so there are no surprises.

Many customers tell us their instruments arrive in better condition than expected.

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This 2002 Rickenbacker 4003 Blue Boy is a rare and collectible example in a highly desirable finish — a great addition for players and collectors alike.

Jerald – Guitar Chimp
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