![]() Remember, the split-coil P pickup is technically a humbucker, so there's no single-coil noise, and you still get all the great bass tone from it.) (The P/J layout is one of the most versatile as far as passive bass electronics are concerned. Or, you can do what I do and get a cheap bass with a P/J pickup layout like the Yamaha RBX170EW I own. Both are easy players that anyone can pick up and get great bass tones out of. The Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass '70s is also great. The Mexico-made Fender '70s Jazz is a seriously great bass. ![]() Rick owners love them, but I personally think the tried-and-true Fender Jazz Bass is a much better instrument. It's a weird bass with a weird feel, weird controls and a weird tone to it. Is the 4003 some magical, super-duper-pooper instrument worthy of its price tag? Rickenbacker 4003 owners say it is, but in all honesty, not really. Seriously, see the price for yourself and you'll see what I mean. If you want a real Rickenbacker 4003 bass guitar, you're going to pay and pay big. For some, this is the only way to actually afford a bass of this design. The Chickenbacker (or Chinabacker, if you prefer) is a Rickenbacker 4003 copy. Cheap import guitar of the week #3 - Chickenbacker (or Chinabacker) 4003 bass copy ![]()
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