this is a brand new 4003 , purchased a few weeks ago, bass was manufactured at the end of july 2011, due to an unexpected financial situation i have to sell, when i purchased the bass i was lucky enough to have had the choice of seven 4003,s, this bass was the heaviest of all seven and also felt and sounded the best. i dont want to sell , but have no choice. complete with rickenbacker hard case. pick up is welcome in saltcoats, ayrshire, i still have the shipping carton from rickenbacker. call george on 01294 604281 or mob 07707351915. cheers