FACTOIDS & TRIVIA

One of the first models reissued by Rickenbacker was the early style model 360 12-string made famous by George Harrison. Note the compact tuner arrangement on the headstock that Rickenbacker developed for use on all 12-string models. In addition to its use by The Beatles, the Rickenbacker 12-string was the signature sound for many folk rock groups, such as The Byrds. Like the reissues of other manufacturers in the 1980s and 1990s, Rickenbacker's 360v64 series resembles the originals, but upon closer inspection, many details are not vintage accurate. However, like Gibson and Fender did in 1999, Rickenbacker redesigned several of its most popular vintage models. These new "C-series" models were introduced in 2001 and are very accurate recreations of the originals.

 Body:  Semi-hollow; maple, single bound top and back

 Finish:  Fireglo, conversion varnish

 Neck:  3-piece maple/walnut, set-in

 Fingerboard:  African rosewood, bound;  pearloid triangle markers

 Number of Frets:  21

 Pickguard:  Acrylic

 Bridge:  Tune-a-matic style with trapeze tailpiece

 Nut:  Plastic

 Tuners:  Schaller "Kluson Deluxe" style, nickel

 Pickups:  Two, Rickenbacker "toaster" single coil

 Controls:  Volume and tone for each pickup, blend control, 3-way pickup selector switch

 Scale Length:  24 3/4 inches

 Neck Width at Nut:  1 5/8 inches

 Body Width at Lower Bout:  15 inches

 Body Depth:  1 1/2 inches

 Weight:  n/a