{"product_id":"2004-rickenbacker-4003-midnight-blue-rare-finish-all-original-w-ohsc","title":"2004 Rickenbacker 4003 Midnight Blue Rare Finish All Original w\/ OHSC","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--sticky-padding-top)\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFor Sale: 2004 Rickenbacker 4003 – Midnight Blue | Rare Finish | OHSC\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a \u003cstrong\u003e2004 Rickenbacker 4003 Bass in Midnight Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e, complete with its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Rickenbacker hard-shell case\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rickenbacker 4003 is one of the most recognizable basses ever built, known for its unmistakable tone, neck-through construction, distinctive styling, and legendary presence across rock and progressive music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e, this example is particularly striking. The deep metallic blue paired with Rickenbacker's contrasting binding and classic appointments gives the bass a completely different personality from the more commonly encountered Fireglo, Jetglo, and Mapleglo examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good – 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight surface scratches from normal use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall dings throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome of the blue finish has bled into the binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall very attractive condition for a 2004 instrument\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eblue color bleeding into the binding is cosmetic only\u003c\/strong\u003e and is something that can be encountered on Midnight Blue Rickenbackers from this era. Please review the detailed photos for the best representation of the affected areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are \u003cstrong\u003eno cracks, breaks, repairs, or structural issues\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bass is \u003cstrong\u003eall original\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck is straight and stable, and the original frets remain in excellent condition with minimal wear. The bass has been professionally inspected and set up by our in-house luthier and plays cleanly up and down the fingerboard with comfortable action, excellent intonation, and no buzzing or dead spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Rickenbacker hard-shell case\u003c\/strong\u003e is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo paperwork is included with the bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rickenbacker 4003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2004\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 04 21906\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midnight Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neck-Through Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.70\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e .94\" at the 1st Fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.01\" at the 12th Fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Rickenbacker Single-Coils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Volume, 2 Tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitching:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-Way Pickup Selector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Mono \u0026amp; Stereo Rick-O-Sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Rickenbacker Bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 lbs 4 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Rickenbacker Hard-Shell Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMidnight Blue Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the biggest attractions of this particular 4003 is its \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Blue finish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a beautiful color that can change considerably depending on the lighting, ranging from a deep, almost navy appearance to a much brighter metallic blue under direct light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrasting binding, chrome hardware, and rosewood fingerboard make the color stand out even more and give this bass a fantastic combination of traditional Rickenbacker styling and a less commonly encountered finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs noted above, there is some \u003cstrong\u003eblue finish migration into the binding\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is purely cosmetic and has no effect whatsoever on the structure, playability, or performance of the bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eElectronics \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4003 has earned its reputation largely because there simply isn't much else that sounds like one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Rickenbacker single-coil pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e deliver a combination of powerful lows, aggressive upper mids, and crisp, piano-like definition that allows the bass to cut through a dense mix without losing clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional two-volume and two-tone control arrangement allows each pickup to be individually balanced and shaped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bass also retains Rickenbacker's famous \u003cstrong\u003eRick-O-Sound stereo output\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the neck and bridge pickups to be routed separately when used with the appropriate stereo setup, in addition to the conventional mono output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNeck-Through Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classic \u003cstrong\u003eneck-through maple construction\u003c\/strong\u003e is another major part of the 4003 formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than using a conventional bolt-on or set-neck design, the neck runs through the center of the instrument, contributing to the sustain, resonance, and immediate response for which Rickenbacker basses are known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rosewood fingerboard balances the naturally articulate maple construction and provides the familiar feel and appearance of a traditional 4003.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTone \u0026amp; Feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bass delivers the unmistakable Rickenbacker character—\u003cstrong\u003epunchy, articulate, aggressive, and extremely defined\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayed with a pick, it can produce the famous upper-midrange growl and attack that made the 4003 a rock staple. 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