AlanFitz_75

Sorry I've taken so long to post an update: the bass is sold and with its happy new owner. Thanks.

On hold pending payment.

New pics added.

Bump for a snarling beast.

Last price drop before it hits the Bay: £[b]1500[/b] Also, can anybody recommend other good online sites for buying/selling guitars in the UK? Many thanks.

New up-close-and-personal pics of the scratch at the bridge and a small identation in the pick guard above the toaster. [attachment=120037:Rick_bass_blem1.jpg] [attachment=120038:Rick_bass_blem2.jpg]

I don't know about the horseshoes on the 4001C64, but the surround on this one is magnetised and the bobbin is different to the regular 4003 high-gains.

I forgot to mention it in the ad but I'm looking for a sale and not open to trades this time. Thanks for the enquiries.

Thanks for the positive comments. It's been called a 'stealthy stunner', and 'Rick Vader', which is my favourite ...

For sale is a striking Rickenbacker 4003S bass made in 1986, which came factory-fitted with re-issue vintage pickups from the now discontinued 4001V63 model: a horseshoe at the bridge and a toaster pickup at the neck. [b]Asking price: [s]£1650[/s] [/b][b]£1550[/b] The bass is in excellent condition, all original parts and no issues. Action is set low for easy playing. Includes Rickenbacker lined case. Most will be aware that 'S' models are no longer in production and are very hard to come by over this side of the pond. The horseshoe/toaster pickups are now only found on the more expensive 4001C64 model. Specs/characteristics for this bass - horseshoe neck pickup - toaster neck pickup - very thin neck - slender non-bulbous headstock shape - larger 80s body shape, no binding - dot fret-markers - black split-pickguard - foam mute - single mono output. Cosmetic flaws - 'MADE IN U.S.A.' is printed upside down on the truss rod cover - very small surface scratch on the paint near bridge - common to instruments of this age, body paintwork has a slight touch of 'orange peel' on close inspection. This was pointed out by the previous owner, otherwise I wouldn't have noticed – and I'm quite the finick. I am based Ireland, so potential buyers should factor in the cost of postage or their preferred courier. Unfortunately I can't consider trades this time – no matter how tempting! Any questions welcome, thanks for looking!