Rickenbacker 36012 12string semihollow body electric guitar mapleglo. The rickenbacker 360 12 is a semihollow body with set neck construction electric guitar made by the rickenbacker company. The shallow headstock angle on this 360 is a signature of rickenbackers electric guitar designs. Beautiful 1966 rickenbacker 36012 in mapleglow, all original and in excellent condition for its age. I once worked with a guy that would go to any length to get the sound he wanted. The original model36012 from 1963 model 36012 from 1963. While those who play rickenbacker 6strings do not typically find this narrower neck to be of any significance, owners of rickenbacker 12 strings, that also have a neck width of one and fiveeights inches, frequently make comment that they would like more room on. Rickenbacker has been using a 6 saddle bridge on a 12 string guitar. This was in the year 1963 and george also had one of the first prototypes. The handcrafted rickenbacker model 36012 is arguably the most famous 12 string electric, having been used by the likes of the beatles, the byrds, tom petty, and even the beach boys. The slimmed and recontoured neck now makes the 36012 easier to play than ever. Rickenbacker 12 string electric guitars, rickenbacker 360 12 electric guitars, rickenbacker 4001.
It comes in two main variants, the six and twelve string models. This instrument is the 12 string variant of the rickenbacker 360. Rickenbacker 360 series semiacoustic 12 string guitar. Rickenbacker 360 series semiacoustic 12 string guitar mapleglo. The rickenbacker 36012 is a semihollow body with set neck construction electric guitar made by the rickenbacker company. Please make a selection from the drop down menu and browse through the rickenbacker 360 12 12 string semihollow body guitars in mapleglo that are currently in stock and have been individually photographedlisted by their unique serial numberweight.
Find great deals on ebay for rickenbacker 360 12 string and rickenbacker 620 12 string. Rickenbacker 360 rickenbacher 36012 rick 365 guitar info. A threepickup version of this model is also available, the 370. This was a great place to get them at a decent price versus rickenbacker direct. The toasters on my 66 ric 36012 are a little closer 116 high e and 564ths low e. Electric guitars rickenbacker 36012 string guitar woriginal hardshell case 2001 51586466 duration. May 20, 2015 jonah demos the rickenbacker 360 12 string. Rickenbacker 33012 12string electric guitar 2010 2017. Rickenbackers have a reputation for having precision made necks with great action.
The slimmed and recontoured neck now makes the 36012 easier. Electric guitar 12string thinline semiacoustic guitar. Apr 17, 2017 harrisons first 36012 was the second rickenbacker 12string ever made. And flatwounds work great on a rick if you want that vintage 60s tone. The toasters on my 66 ric 360 12 are a little closer 116 high e and 564ths low e. Hall, owner of radio and television equipment company radiotel, purchased the electro string company from adolph rickenbacker in 1953. The 1964 rick 360 365 both ns and os used a solid white pickguard material and truss rod cover. This traditional rickenbacker bass style with dot inlays and no rickenbacker introduces the 1993plus 12 string. The rickenbacker 360 guitar was also available starting in late 1964 as a 12 string ns body, known as the rick 36012 model. There he showed them his newest invention, the electric. Get that famous semihollow ricky sound with the worlds most popular 12string electric made in the usa with all. The rickenbacker 360 guitar was also available starting in late 1964 as a 12 string ns body, known as the rick 360 12 model. Modifying 36012 string spacing life is very short 36012 standard spacing. The os body style was also available in 12 strings as a special order.
The rickenbacker 360 is an electric, semiacoustic guitar made by rickenbacker, and part of the rickenbacker 300 series. In addition to the 330s jangly maple tones and classic good vibes, the 360 gives you rounded horns, a contoured top edge that rolls into back binding, and iconic triangle shark fin fingerboard inlays. Feb 20, 2015 rickenbacker 360 12 string mapleglo electric guitar guitars united. In 1968 the 360 12 bridge changed to a roller bridge. It is also available with an extra pickup model 370 12. My suggestion is to look for a 660 12, as theyve got the regular size width neck. Please make a selection from the drop down menu and browse through the rickenbacker 36012 12string semihollow body guitars in mapleglo that are currently in stock and have been individually photographedlisted by their unique serial numberweight. I only use the 95404 rickenbacker strings on my 360 12. The rickenbacker 360 12 semihollow body electric 12 is easy on the eyes, arms, and wallet. String height on the high and low e strings on both guitars is a hair over 116 at the 12th fretno capo, and pickup height with the high gains on the 12 is.
The 36012 string grew in popularity when roger mcguinn of the california folkrock group, the byrds, began to use the instrument after hearing harrison used it in the beatles. Rickenbacker 360 12 string for sale in uk view 28 ads. Rickenbacker 360 12 string fireglo guitar with case. The main difference between it and the prototype is how they are strung. Hall invited the beatles john, paul and ringo to his hotel suite at the savoy hilton hotel in nyc. The instrument incorporates many features standard on rickenbacker guitars, including a threeply maplewalnut neck, shallow headstock angle, a thick rosewood fretboard finished with clear conversion varnish, and double truss rods.
The guy had a neve 8058, all of the best and coolest outboard, a fantastic vintage and boutique mic collection as well as quite a nice vintage guitar and amp collection. The worlds most popular twelve string electric guitar boasts all of the deluxe features of its model 360 cousin. Rickenbacker 360 deluxe thinline mapleglo sweetwater. My 330 came with thomastik infield flatwounds and they sound and play great. This means that you will never be able to properly set your intonation. It comes in two main variants, the six and twelvestring models. Rickenbacker 330 12 string electric guitar with case fireglo finish. The first model had a conventional 12string setup, in which the octave string is the first to be struck in each string pair. I would recommend it to anyone looking for that distinct ric sound.
If you are a rickenbacker 12 string owner and you are having a problem with keeping the guitar in perfect tune this little tech tip will be of great interest to you. My suggestion is to look for a 66012, as theyve got the regular size width neck. Rickenbacker truss rod cover replacement from 1985raised letters suits 325, 330 360 370 guitars and basses 4003 truss cover to suit 6 and 12 string genuine raised lettering cover for models 330 360 370. Compare prices on new and used rickenbacker 330 12 12 string electric gui.
Read more about 1968 rickenbacker 36012, double bound. If you like the rickenbacker strings, try the curt mangan sets from pick of the ricks. Or, to play a couple until you find one that speaks to you. I only use the 95404 rickenbacker strings on my 36012. In 1968 the 36012 bridge changed to a roller bridge. Rickenbacker 36012 12string semihollow body electric.
An interesting story about getting the classic rick 360 12string sound. Jul 20, 20 the rickenbacker 36012 string was first popularized by beatles george harrison in 1964, where the instrument was used heavily on their album, a hard days night. Rickenbacker guitars new rickenbacker 12 string pick. Rickenbacker uses an innovative headstock design that incorporates both a slottedstyle peghead and a. The rickenbacker 36012 semihollow body electric 12 is easy on the eyes, arms, and wallet. Made famous by george harrison in the 60s, the jangly rickenbacker 36012 12string electric guitar has become perhaps one of the most iconic 12string electrics. Proof of this is they produced the first 12 string electric guitar ever made. Vintage 1984 rickenbacker 36012 12string the worlds most popular twelve string electric guitar boasts all of the deluxe features of its model 360 cousin. This guitar broke all the rules of traditional styling when it appeared amid the british sound of the 1960s. Rickenbacker uses an innovative headstock design that incorporates both a slottedstyle peghead and a solid peghead, thereby eliminating the. This w series version of the worlds most popular 12 string electric guitar offers the same deluxe features of its model 360 cousin, now with the strength and character of walnut.
Rickenbacker 12string bridge upgrade ed roman guitars. All brand names and logos such a fender guitars, gibson guitars, prs, paul reed smith, music man, ernie ball, rickenbacker, martin guitars, taylor guitars, etc. Rickenbacker 360 12 electric guitars, rickenbacker 4001, rickenbacker 12 string electric guitars, xbox 360 controllers, samsung gear 360 camcorders, rickenbacker vintage bass guitars, rickenbacker bass pickup, rickenbacker guitar bridges, rickenbacker vintage guitar amplifiers, rickenbacker bass guitars. This is a sound that you cant mimic with any other guitar i know of. Rickenbacker 360 12 12 string semihollow body electric guitar mapleglo. Rickenbacker guitars new rickenbacker 12 string pick of. Rickenbacker 95404 12 string electric guitar strings. Rickenbacker 360 12 string mapleglo electric guitar guitars united. This one sports original tuners and scars from years of play. Rickenbacker 360 ruby in mint condition with rickenbacker flight case.
Unfollow rickenbacker 12 string to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Rickenbacker 360 12 electric guitars, rickenbacker 4001. Media in category rickenbacker 36012 the following 11 files are in this category, out of 11 total. The rickenbacker 36012 string was first popularized by beatles george harrison in 1964, where the instrument was used heavily on their album, a hard days night. The rickenbacker company was the original inventor of electric guitars. With a semihollow body and thrubody neck, the 36012 is able to create a unique tone that is difficult to create with other 12string guitars. Very minor playwear and barely any weatherchecking, only some checking on the laquer of the fretboard keep it from beeing mint. February 8th, 1964 was a day when rickenbacker read francis c.
Hall really made a very powerful contribution to the sound of the sixties. The 1964 rick 360365 both ns and os used a solid white pickguard material and truss rod cover. Get that famous semihollow ricky sound with the worlds most popular 12string electric made in the usa with all the features of its model 360 cousin. Bubinga guibourtia demeusei, triangle handles, 24x frets, length. A standard for recording for more than thirty years, its haunting, melodic chorus has continued to benefit from evolution. Harrisons first 36012 was the second rickenbacker 12string ever made. This w series version of the worlds most popular 12string electric guitar offers the same deluxe features of its model 360 cousin, now with the strength and character of walnut. Subtly updated through the years, this deluxe hollow body with its special contour around the entire body perimeter, is still perhaps the most comfortable guitar of all. A twelve string version of the 360 rickenbacker 360 12 is available. Our supplier has not yet provided us with an expected delivery date.
The slimmed and recontoured neck now makes the 360 12 easier to play than ever. Rickenbacker 360 12 string mapleglo electric guitar youtube. Rickenbacker 36012 12string electric guitar 2010 2017. Rickenbacker 36012w has 0 ratings score 0 out of 5 based on 0 ratings disclaimer. Rickenbacker 360 12string fireglo guitar alto music. The rickenbacker 360 is the deluxe version of the 330. Their standard neck width is one and fiveeights inches which makes them narrower that the standard width of other makes which is typically one and threequarters inches. With sharp doublecutaways and the recognizable rickenbacker body shape made from maple, the semihollow rickenbacker 330 12 12 string electric guitar has proven to be one of the brands most popular models since the 1960s. Images are sole property of willcutt guitar shoppe, inc.
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