The finish on back of the lower bout is a bit rough around the edge. Again, when I run my hand around the bass, that area just feels different. Maybe I could buff that area with rubbing compound later on.
The intonation was slightly off on 3 of the 4 strings (flat by about 25 cent on the 12th fret). It was probably due to shipping. Now I understand why a lot of people don't rate the stock bridge. I have been playing Fender basses for more than 20 years. The Rick bridge is new to me. What do I know.... I just hope it is set and forget, as long as I stick with the TI flats.
That said, the bass plays great. I have small hands and I love my Jazz Bass's neck. Before I got mine, I was wondering how chunky the Rickenbacker neck was going to be. Well, it worked out quite nicely for me. At nut, it feels great. Not like a Jazz Bass, but neither chunky nor crazy wide at all. Further up the neck, it felt a bit of a "flat C" shape. Just need a bit a getting used to, no big deal.
The tone? It is simply, Wow! Those TI flats sound bright for flatwounds. Now I wonder if I should get another 4003S for roundwound. So far, the bridge tone knob remains pulled. I can hear a Horseshoe PU calling me.......
Chris at POTR did an excellent job setting it up, super low action with TI flats. No fret buzz. Chris also installed the Treble Bezel and the vintage knobs for me. Dealing with Chris was great from start to finish. I would not hesitate to contact him if I need anything Rickenbacker again. Thanks, Chris!
Those stickers on the pickguard will come off. I should stick them to the bag that holds the case candies.
