The 1989 Rickenbacker Fireglo 4003 in its original Rickenbacker case.

A top view of this popular instrument showing the shark-fin fret markers on the neck.

The main pickup or 'treble' pickup, pickup guard and tailpiece of the Rickenbacker 4003.

This bass has been extensively gigged since its purchase new in 1990 by Ian Watts through many bands and its distinctive tone has ended up on many recordings to date. However, this has had an enevitable impact on the gutars condition.

This picture shows the neck or 'bass' pickup.

The pickup selector switch and controls, two for volume and two for tone of the the Bass and Treble pickups.

The famous headstock proudly displaying the 'Rickenbacker' crest and ' Made in U.S.A.'

Rickenbacker open backed tuners.

The body of this guitar shows the white scratch plate against the lovely Rickenbacker Fireglo paintwork.

The back of the bass showing 'on the road' wear and tear! The neck runs the whole length of the bass giving the guitar its distinctive tone.