THE OFFICIAL ROCK LEGEND
- Crisp, detailed midrange for perfect mix placement
- Versatile open picked and palm-muted articulations
- Features true amp tone for unrivaled power
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BORN TO ROCK
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CAPTURING A LEGEND
SCARBEE RICKENBACKER® BASS captures the unmistakable sound of a Rickenbacker® 4003 for the first time in software. Delivering meaty, low end thunder and the crisp, defined midrange that has shaped rock and pop history, RICKENBACKER® BASS is the first software instrument to be officially approved by Rickenbacker®.
Painstakingly sampled by Thomas Skarbye, ideal for distortion, and the first SCARBEE bass to be played with a pick, RICKENBACKER® BASS delivers all the character and versatility of the original in an ultra-flexible, completely authentic KONTAKT instrument.
SCARBEE RICKENBACKER® BASS runs in KONTAKT and the free KONTAKT player.
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THE BASS
To create SCARBEE RICKENBACKER® BASS, a Rickenbacker® 4003 with stainless steel Rotosound strings was recorded direct into Pro Tools with premium Mogami cables and a Metric Halo LIO-8 preamp, assuring every nuance of this legendary bass came through in pristine quality.
Picked articulations available for the first time in a SCARBEE bass provide the crisp tone heard on countless rock and pop records since the 60s. Avoiding Rickenbacker®’s integrated foam muting system, palm-muted articulations were created with the pick hand positioned over the bridge, ensuring the realism of a true performance. Open picked articulations were played between the pickups, and both were recorded using the unique Rick-O-Sound stereo output for classic Rickenbacker® tone.
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HEART OF TONE
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A BASS ODYSSEY
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SCARBEE AND NATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Thomas Skarbye is a highly regarded bassist whose sound design brand has become synonymous with quality and playability. His sampled instruments have become the first choice of top producers and musicians worldwide. To help create this Rickenbacker™-approved instrument, Thomas once again brought in Nils Liberg – the same scripting wizard behind SCARBEE FUNK GUITARIST, ALICIA’S KEYS, and SCARBEE MM BASS.
The Scarbee and Native Instruments partnership have released numerous instrument libraries for the industry-leading sampler KONTAKT and the free KONTAKT PLAYER. With SCARBEE’s renowned precision and level of detail, producers can expect a line of premium instruments across the musical spectrum.





I was blown away by the realistic sound and feel of this bass. It added a new depth to my tracks and I couldn’t be happier with my purchase.
I love the rich tones and authentic sound of this bass plugin – a must-have for any music producer!
Definitely worth the investment for any music producer looking for that authentic bass sound.
This bass plugin really nailed the authentic Rickenbacker sound, perfect for adding that classic punch to my tracks. Would highly recommend!
Absolutely blown away by the realistic sound and feel of this virtual bass instrument. Definitely worth the investment and highly recommend to any musician looking to add authentic bass tones to their productions.