Rickenbacker4003 bass
The Rickenbacker 4003 bass, as played by Geddy Lee, Chris Squire and Lemmy.
- Bass guitartype
- USAmade in
- 1979–nowmade
- 21listings now
Used, any case£2,169from £1,899 · 14 listings
Used, hard case£2,251from £1,899 · 6 listings
Used, gig bag–none listed now
Case not stated£2,124from £2,099 · 8 listings
New / unplayed–3 listings, too few to say
· 16% below typical
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Price history
eBay UK · median Buy It Now asking price
Used (all)With hard caseNew
21 listings
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RICKENBACKER 4003 BASS GUITAR Huntingdon
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USAPrivate seller 4d 7h · 0 bids sas6549 · 100% · 1,781 feedback£1,843 postage not shown Current bid -
1992 Rickenbacker 4003 Bass Guitar in Fireglo – Great Condition, Superb Player Keighley
Hard case
Hard case*1992 USAPrivate sellerBest Offer never.in.a.million.hours · 100% · 708 feedback£1,899 postage not shown 16% below typical -
Rickenbacker 4003S - FireGlo - 2nd Hand Sheffield
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USAShop / dealer richtonemusic · 100% · 116,495 feedback£2,099 incl. £10 delivery About typical -
Rickenbacker 4001/4003 Mapleglo Bass Guitar Sutton
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USAPrivate sellerBest Offer julieh1970 · 100% · 403 feedback£2,100 postage not shown About typical -
Rickenbacker 4003s String Solid Body Electric Bass Guitar Black Right-Handed Leighton Buzzard
Hard case
Hard case* USABlackPrivate sellerBest Offer 6112240152 · 100% · 329 feedback£2,149 postage not shown 5% below typical -
Rickenbacker 4003 Fireglo Stereo Bass - US-Made 2002 Vintage - Great condition! Worthing
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2002 USAPrivate seller scott6712 · 100% · 137 feedback£2,149 postage not shown About typical -
2025 Rickenbacker 4003 Bass Guitar Made in USA Jetglo + Hard Case SAVING ON NEW Rotherham
Hard case
Hard case2025 USAPrivate seller hot-bid-uk · 100% · 367 feedback£2,190 incl. £40 delivery About typical -
Rickenbacker 4003 2023 Bass Black w/ Hard Case Newton-le-Willows
Hard case
Hard case2023 USABlackPrivate sellerBest Offer yeaboiyeayeaboi · 100% · 749 feedback£2,251 free delivery About typical -
Rickenbacker 4003 "Rick O Sound" Maple w/Case Excellent Condition Birmingham
Hard case
Hard case USAPrivate sellerBest Offer tan-9966 · 100% · 7 feedback- Low seller feedback
£2,251 postage not shown About typical -
2005 Rickenbacker 4003 Bass Guitar Fireglo Manchester
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2005 USAPrivate sellerBest Offer mikew4994 · 100% · 137 feedback£2,297 postage not shown 8% above typical -
RICKENBACKER 4003 FIREGLO BASS GUITAR Huntingdon
New
USAPrivate seller 4d 7h · 0 bids sas6549 · 100% · 1,781 feedback£2,302 postage not shown Current bid -
Rickenbacker 4003 Bass Guitar Left Handed Colchester
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Hard case*Left-handed USAPrivate sellerBest Offer chapot_42 · 100% · 33 feedback£2,404 postage not shown 7% above typical -
NEW 2026!! Rickenbacker 4003 Bass Guitar (Walnut) Sheffield
New
2026 USANatural / woodPrivate seller settingsons17 · 100% · 64 feedback£2,581 incl. £25 delivery Not enough data -
NEW 2026!! Rickenbacker 4003 Bass Guitar (Jetglo) Sheffield
New
2026 USAPrivate seller settingsons17 · 100% · 64 feedback£2,581 incl. £25 delivery Not enough data -
Rickenbacker 4003 4 STRING BASS Huntingdon
New
Hard case* USAPrivate seller 4d 7h · 0 bids sas6549 · 100% · 1,781 feedback£2,812 postage not shown Current bid -
RICKENBACKER 4003S A.C. SIGNATURE BASS GUITAR LIMITED RUN, MINT CONDITION Huntingdon
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USAGreenPrivate seller 4d 7h · 0 bids sas6549 · 100% · 1,781 feedback£2,863 postage not shown Current bid -
♚MINT♚CRAZY RARE!♚2005 Rickenbacker 4003 FL Fretless*Stereo Bass♚FireGlo♚AMAZING Bognor Regis
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2005 USAGreenPrivate seller radio.dept · 100% · 302 feedback£3,630 incl. £35 delivery 71% above typical -
Rickenbacker Bass Guitar Walnut 5-String 4003S/5W Bristol
New
USANatural / woodPrivate sellerBest Offer harrystjohns · 100% · 784 feedback£3,800 free delivery Not enough data -
♚CRAZY RARE !♚Vintage 1998 Rickenbacker 4003 Stereo Bass♚JETGLO♚LEFT HANDED!♚GEM Bognor Regis
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Left-handed1998 USAPrivate seller radio.dept · 100% · 302 feedback£4,030 incl. £35 delivery 90% above typical -
♚MINT♚ULTRA RARE♚2012 Rickenbacker 4003 Stereo Bass♚LUSH FIREGLO♚LEFT HANDED♚GEM Bognor Regis
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Left-handed2012 USAGreenPrivate seller radio.dept · 100% · 302 feedback£4,530 incl. £35 delivery 113% above typical -
RICKENBACKER 4003S A.C. SIGNATURE BASS GUITAR LIMITED RUN, MINT CONDITION Melton Mowbray
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USAGreenPrivate sellerBest Offer latsarus911 · 100% · 555 feedback£5,582 postage not shown 163% above typical
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Before you buy a used Rickenbacker 4003 bass
- Check the serial number and the neck date. Ask for a photo of the serial (on the headstock or neck plate) and match it to the year the seller gives. A serial that doesn't fit the model's years is a warning sign.
- Look at the frets. Grooves under the strings on the first few frets mean a fret dress or refret soon, which costs £100–£350. Listings that say "set up" or "refret" are tagged above.
- Ask what's been changed. Swapped pickups, tuners or bridges are common and fine to play, but a stock guitar holds its value better. Tick "Stock (not modified)" to hide the guitars whose title says they're upgraded.
- Be wary of a price far below typical. Fakes (especially of Gibson, Martin and Fender Custom Shop) and scams are priced well under the going rate to look like a bargain. We flag anything 35%+ under similar listings and never count it as a deal. Our fake guitar checklist has more.
- Think about postage. A guitar needs a proper box and careful packing. Many sellers offer collection only: the location is shown on every listing.
- Pay through eBay. eBay's Money Back Guarantee only covers you if you pay through eBay. Never pay by bank transfer outside it, however good the deal.
Questions
How much is a used Rickenbacker 4003 bass worth?
Based on today's eBay UK Buy It Now listings, a used Rickenbacker 4003 bass typically costs £2,169, including postage, across 14 listings from £1,899. These are asking prices, so a guitar can sell for less, especially with Best Offer. Year, condition, finish and any upgrades all move the price.
What is the Rickenbacker 4003 bass?
The Rickenbacker 4003 bass, as played by Geddy Lee, Chris Squire and Lemmy. Made in USA. Made 1979–now.
Which years of the Rickenbacker 4003 bass are for sale?
Today's listings that give a year run from 1992 to 2026. Use "Newest year" or "Oldest year" in the sort to find a particular era.
Is it safe to buy a used Rickenbacker 4003 bass on eBay?
It can be. Pay through eBay so the Money Back Guarantee covers you, buy from sellers with a long, positive feedback record and ask for photos of the serial number, the neck and the frets. We flag new and low-feedback sellers, and warn about prices far below typical, which is where most fakes and scams sit.
