RICKENBACKER Rickenbacker 4003S5
The introduction of a five-string bass to Rickenbacker’s immortal 4003 lineage has caused some serious ripples among fans of the brand. We ran a picture of the 4003S5 under review here on our social media recently, and reactions to the new modifications—specifically the pickup design—ranged from enthusiasm to outright despair. At the extreme end of that spectrum, comments along the lines of ‘Would you add a turbocharger to a vintage Cadillac?’ made it clear that certain bassists were unnerved by the
