Rickenbacker Short scale 4030S Jetglo
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Short scale 30.5" / 774 mm: softer feel, fast playing and easier stretches, ideal for chaining riffs and grooves without fatigue.
- Developed with Jesse F. Keeler (Death From Above 1979): a reimagined 4000 for more responsiveness, designed for pick playing as well as fingerstyle.
- Maple/walnut neck-through + maple body: precise attack, solid projection, and consistent sustain across the fretboard.
- Clean "S" style + "JetGlo" finish: instantly recognizable Rickenbacker aesthetic, ready for stage and studio.
Manufacturer Information
Rickenbacker
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A modern "short scale" in the DNA of the 4000 series
With the 4030S, Rickenbacker transposes the spirit of the 4000 series into a shorter format without losing its visual identity or sonic character. The "S" suffix announces a more understated approach (without binding) and "dot" inlays, while the "JetGlo" finish enhances this timeless aspect, equally elegant under stage lights or in recording. The collaboration with Jesse F. Keeler gives this short scale electric bass a more edgy and direct reading of the Rickenbacker classicism.
For which bassists and styles?
The Rickenbacker 4030S Short Scale is aimed at bassists from beginner to advanced levels who want a responsive, comfortable, and expressive short scale bass. It shines in rock, indie/alt, punk, power pop, new wave, and funk genres, with excellent mix clarity. The 30.5" / 774 mm scale also facilitates the transition for guitarists doubling on bass, while remaining sufficiently tight for clear pick attacks.
Sound
The maple body and maple neck-through with walnut inserts favor a firm low end, present mids, and well-defined highs, with the homogeneous sustain typical of neck-through construction. The "Hot Toaster" pickups deliver that Rickenbacker signature bite, clarity, and punch, ideal for sharp pick lines or articulate fingerstyle playing. The short scale adds immediate response under the right hand and highlights melodic lines, with a clean attack and strong authority on chord passages.
Technical specifications
| Category | Other | Neck Pickup | Hot Wound Toaster (12k) |
| Format | Short Scale | Bridge pickup | Hot Wound Toaster (12k) |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Electronics | Passive |
| Neck | 3-piece maple through | Selector | 3-position |
| Radius | 254 mm | Settings | 2 Volumes 2 Tones |
| Nut Width | 42.9 mm | Color | Black |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Colours | JetGlo |
| Nbrs of frets | 24 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Scale (mm) | 774 mm | Origin | USA |
| Cover/case | Case | Hardware | Chromed |
| Body | Maple | Weight | 4.1 kg |
| Nbre of pickups | 2 | ||
| Type | solid body | Width at 12th fret | 2.13" / 54.0 mm |
| Wood | maple | Inlays | "dot" |
| Finish | "JetGlo" (glossy black) | Bridge / tailpiece | RIC V2, chrome |
| Plastics | white pickguard and truss rod cover | Tuners | Schaller M4, chrome |
| Construction | neck-through | Controls | volume and tone |
| Frets | 24 | Made in | USA |
| Scale length | 30.5" / 774 mm | Approximate weight | 4.1 kg |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the 30.5-inch scale length comfortable for a bass?
With its 774 mm scale length, this short scale bass reduces the fret spacing compared to a long scale. This format facilitates the transition from guitar and encourages a direct pick attack.
What pickups equip the Rickenbacker Short scale 4030S Jetglo?
Two Hot Wound Toaster pickups of 12 kΩ are installed, one in the neck position and one at the bridge. The passive electronics include a 3-way selector. Two volume and two tone controls allow blending each pickup independently.
Is the 4030S shipped with a case?
A case is included with the instrument.
What is the sound of the Rickenbacker 4030S bass like?
The maple body and maple neck-through with walnut inserts support firm lows and present mids. The Hot Wound Toaster pickups provide defined attack, suitable for rock, punk, new wave, or funk lines.
What is the weight of this short scale bass?
The approximate advertised weight is 4.1 kg. The glossy black JetGlo finish is complemented by chrome hardware and Schaller M4 tuners.
