Gold Pickguard and Truss Rod Cover, Cooker Knobs, Toaster Pickups

This traditional Rickenbacker bass style, featuring dot inlays and no binding, was prized by Paul McCartney and Chris Squire when they received their first 4001S models in 1964. Players cherish its traditional look and rounded edges that many claim make it more comfortable than the 4003. Of course, the famous solid bass tones, ringing sustain and treble punch we’re known for make it a dream. It’s no wonder we’ve received a steady demand of requests to bring this back. This design was once exclusive to the British distributor Rose Morris in the sixties.

The iconic curves of the maple form the body with a traditional fingerboard. Dot inlays and no binding make this stand out from the standard 4003. Please note the vintage "horseshoe" style pickup mount has been updated for 2025 with a new modern pickup mounting solution.

Notable Players:
Paul McCartney used a similar 4001S model.
Chris Squire (Yes) – famous for the 4001, but switched to a similar tone.
Lemmy Kilmister (Motörhead) – known for the 4004 but often associated with the Rickenbacker sound.