![]() ![]() The entire 330-375F series was pretty much history prior to the British invasion hoopla that put Rickenbacker on the map worldwide, and unlike the Les Paul, no legendary rock guitar god pulled one out of the closet for a bout of reclaimed glory. Original ’60s examples of these are also very hard to find, and there have been a lot of people looking the past 30 years! Why? Well, the most desirable Ricks today are those that carry the whiff of Beatles about them: the double-bound 360/12 0S, as used by George Harrison, the export model 4001S bass used by all English Rick players, and the short scale “John Lennon” model 325. But their full-bodied F series cousins were produced in extremely small numbers from 1959-’62, and quickly faded away.Īll vintage Ricks are rare compared to comparable Fenders or Gibsons, but the 375F guitars are among the least common of all – so scarce, in fact, that even many dedicated Rick fanciers have never seen one! Published productions figures list only seven made and sold! Then again, even most fanatic Rickhounds are not looking for one, particularly.ĭespite being a top-line guitar at the dawn of the greatest era for Rick collectibles, the 375F is neither the most soughtafter or costly Rickenbacker. The late-’50s Rickenbacker Capri thin hollowbody guitars were bold, classic, and original designs that still form the basis of the company’s product line. Often, this is due more to an accident of history than any fault in the actual instrument. While some are consigned to the scrapheap of history for good reason, there are always instruments that just plain never caught on. Every guitar company has had its odd ducks, its failures, its forgotten models. Their electric 12 string guitars more than solidify this point.Click to enlarge. It is fair to say that Rickenbackers are the definitive guitars for this type of sound. Many of the more famous Rickenbacker models are semi-hollow and have a very distinct 'jangle' quality to their sound. From punk to jangly pop to stadium rock, there is a diverse list of artists using Rickenbackers to this very day. While a variety of colours are available, red is perhaps the most popular choice.Ĭonsidering how distinct they are sonically and physically, it is interesting to note how many players from different genres love 'Rickies'. They ignore trends in technology, making sure these hand made guitars are as good as the classics from the 60s. Rickenbacker also make their own pickups. These classic guitars, built in Santa Ana, California, have kept their original shapes and styles. ![]() ![]() Rickenbacker guitars have provided the 'jangle' in popular Rock music for over 50 years now. ![]()
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