Detail 01
Neck position
Sits near the fretboard end, where the string swings widest. Fatter, rounder output than a bridge pickup.
Product detailSKU #1274034493712
BasslinesSRB-1 Pickup for Rickenbacker Bass Neck
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Replacement neck-position pickup for Rickenbacker basses. For players who want to change the neck pickup voice without altering the instrument's routing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rickenbacker bass owners replacing a worn or damaged neck pickup
- Players wanting more low-end weight from the neck position
- Drop-in swaps where no body routing is wanted
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bridge position — this is a neck-position unit only
- Non-Rickenbacker basses, where the mount and route differ
- Players who want a full tone change from one pickup swap
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Rickenbacker-specific fit
Shaped for Rickenbacker's neck route and mounting. It will not drop into a Jazz or P-Bass cavity.
Detail 03
Single pickup, not a set
You get the neck unit only. Bridge stays stock unless you buy that separately.
Detail 04
$135 price
Mid-range for a bass pickup. Above generic replacements, below boutique hand-wound units.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Soldering required — no solderless connector. Budget for a tech if you don't solder.
- 02Pickup only. No pots, wiring harness, knobs, or mounting screws assumed included.
- 03Confirm your Rickenbacker's neck route matches before ordering — models vary by year.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my Rickenbacker 4003?
It's built for the Rickenbacker neck position, but route dimensions vary across models and years. Measure your existing pickup and cavity before ordering.
02Can I use this in the bridge position?
No. This is wound and shaped for the neck position. The bridge slot on a Rickenbacker is a different size and needs a different pickup.
03Do I need to modify my bass?
It's meant to go into the existing neck route without new routing. You will need to desolder the old pickup and solder this one in.
04Is this a matched pair with a bridge pickup?
No, this is the neck pickup on its own. If you want both positions changed, you'd need to source the bridge unit separately.
