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MODELS 420-1000
Rickenbecer Solid Body guitars have log been recog
tslzed as he ies instrument ofthis design, Stuctral
rigidity ad faeconal design curucteries tne Combe
Series fine cxftsmanship. The neck i an integral part
fof the instrument a extend frm hend to tailpiece.
String tension ts nor wansfered to te body, assuring
perfect neck alignment. Modele 420-460 comprise the
Fall sze series, These modele offer a complete selection
fst strng, awelve sng, and su-avelve converuble
guitars. Models 615 and 625 provide the ulimate i
Solid Body performance, featuring advanced circuitry
land Ac cent vibrato, Model 625 1s wired for Kick-O-
‘Sound stereo, and has @ bound body and neck, while
the Brcilian Rosewood fingerboard has Mother of
Peal fret-markers, Models 900-1000 ae three-fourths
‘models, allowing exta fingering ente ond compactness
Switable for student use, these models have enhanced fol=|2 fe} fefel=|z te}
inany top recordings wih «tly fora sound. All oe CeOon
tml etre precson-wound Rickenbacker pickup, I=f>} fol _fel= |}
ratched 10 each model witk special electronics. All
intrumente in thi series are avalabe in natural grin
Fireglo and Mapleglo; Solid color Azueglo, Burgundy
lo, and JtMODELS 330-545,
Models 330-345 offer the serious ui
instrament, These Sen-acouties festure two pece body construc=
tion, acented with « handsome talpiece bevel. Super craftsman
ship marks tht wadional Rickenbacker full-eutsay body stle
Av incredibly thin neck elows precise, rpid fingering. Custom five
‘ontol-oneawitch electronics & matched tothe exlusive Reker.
horker pickups. The precision adjustable bridge features tndvidual
string saddles, producing correct intonation ond tonal clr. Model
[320-12 has twelve strings, providing a fll and rick sound. Model
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ber benween Modele
vibrato. All modele
Solid color Azueglo, Burqundylo, ond Jel,
isa further
alae in natural grein Fireglo
Models 310-325 offer full
The short scale and proportionately sale b
extreme speed and versity. Low sting
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provides ‘the maxi
ly. The light-weight
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cision machined pans, Really chrome plated, insure
perfect operation forthe perfect sound. six-uny adjustable bridge,
plus individual sting sales quanomtee perfect intonation and
tring height. Rickenbacker eusom pickups are watched 1 the
unique in electronic circu. Two tone controls
fand two volume controls are mated with the istantaneous tone
elector by m
preselect a predicube tone for instant use tay ti
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Playing interference from a project
tle in natural guaie Pega ond Mapleglo, Solid color Azural,
Burgualyglos and Jtglo. Al finishes are euper-bufed, compliment.
ing the fine Maple body and Breilan Rosewood fingerboard. The
Rlckenhacker| is feted on Models 315 and 325.
oof the master mixer, allowing the musician to
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plug. All modete are avalMODELS 360r-370F
The Deluxe Seri-acoustie Full Body Series brings new highlights to
‘guitar design, accepted for hundreds of years, Te mellow sound
fo} a true acoustic con be contrasted with solid treble sounds, all
witkis one instrument Shaped 1 appeal ro the wadiional guitarist,
this series incorporates features appealing to all quitaists. Both
sides of the Meple body and the Walrat-laminated Maple neck are
hand bound with handsome white binding. Mother of Peal fret
Inlays adam dhe Brosilion Rosewood frgetboard. All metal pers
are heavily chromed for maximum woar and beauty. Rickenbacker
custom circuitry gives this instrument precise, controllable sound.
Five variable controls match the intrumant to ny amplifier. end a
convenient switek allows fstantancous tone chenge. This instri-
‘ment i available in natural grain Fireglo and Mapleglo, Solid
color Azureglo, eslo,and Burgundy. The optional Rickenbacker
cent vibrato provides a nuance of tru-pitch variation. Rick-O-
Sound output stndard on this seve, lowing atrue stereo sound.
MODELS 360-375
The Deluxe Semi-acoustie Series has long been a world standard for
comporizon. The nique body fousres tadiional Rickenbacker
siyling, combined with exquisite crftsmanship. AU models have
hand bound bodice and neck, allowing eate and comfort i play
ing, Mother of Pearl fret markers grace the imported Rosewood
fingerboard. Every machine-pecision metal part plated with an
cxirmely durable chrome fins, The world famous Rickenbacker
pickup i matched with special, belanced circuitry, including Rick-
O-Sound Stereo output. All of these features are encompassed in a
body of specially selected, seasoned Maple, complentented by 0
high-polish custom rish. Firglo and Mapleglo color allow the
woodgrain to show, including the ie piece walnt-laminated Maple
neck and head. Ait models evailale in Jetglo, Burgundyglo, and
Azureglo at no additional cost, These deluxe models ae also avail
able witk binding on both sides of the body at no ext cost. but
‘on special order oly,
Roller BridgeMODELS 380-394
‘The 380-394 serie of Custom Deep Body guitars reflect word famous
Rickenbacker quelty and erajsmanship a ts peak. Here i. sres of
ulti to eat the most demanding and dscating guts
Model 380 is« double cutaway with arched and carved top and back,
‘The superhfagerboud, neck, sound hole, and hardaomelyerafed body
featire custom binding
‘The guitarist demanding an acoustle with rch wie range tonal perform
tance combining the appearance ofa thin hofow bod, il id ll
fad more inthe 380,
Model 381 fas all the featares of the model 380 plus two exehsive
Rickenbacker wide-range elec pickups for adltonal weble and bass
tone ecent The maxim in tru ton is provided the guitarist with the
Rickenbacker aie shold which protets the pip from electeal
interference
‘Model 385 i a exquisite um ouditorium flt-top Western and Folk
‘model, REM resonerce orl dinate tral powsl wake Cs « pep
altaround performer Neck fully edesable wih two exclusive double
reinforcing rods, permiting ether side of neck to be adjusted individu-
aly. Fact expend and sound hoe are exactly
bound. A sculptured pied bridge eccents a choice elect Spruce sound-
ing board, resting on @ Maple back, Avaable i Autuamglo or Maple-
alo fis
‘Model 385 & the same fie quality guitar as Model 385 except tha it
Tas to exclusive Rickenbacker wide-ronge pikupe and successfully
combines the deep, richly reconamt and dramatie tonal power of the
jumbo auditorium fit-tp acon withthe tonal response ond ona flex
thlay ofthe elec gut. Avallabe in Aurumnglo or Mapealo fish,
Model 390, 391, and 392 represent the ultimate in meticulous guitar
craftmanship, quality motes, and dedication to detail tht is the
atin of a Rickenbacker guitar
Model 390 6a concer size non-eletle featuring eutauny styling with
fully ached, baunfully ced top and back wih a adjustable bridge
‘With Custon-bound superb neck hen, sound holes, al tp and back
of body, this Beutler combines brillant treble, rch middle
scale, and resounding full bass. This is e superb instrument for the
pletram soloist folk muse performer. The beauty of fish mates
the rick sound.
Model 201 ithe sme gitar with the nition of 90 wide
range Rickenbacker ele pickups adding the adtional ronal response
cand fletbit cheaters ofthe lecrc guitar,
Modet 392 tdentcol 0 Model 391 but offers the odditon of @
rao unit“Bass “Banyoline,and ‘°Bantar
The Model 6000 Bantar is «breakhough in Banjo design. This
new inrrumont enn fithully reproduce the mdianol Re-tring
tanjo sound, plus a complete new range of gular sounds, Exclusive
Rickenbacker circuits, mated with specially designed pickups, allow
this netrument to be amplifed ae loud ae any other, Black and
white “block” purfing accents the beck body edge and specially
shaped white binding edges the Rosewood and Mother of Prt
fingerboard. A custom fl-string gearwind is mounted on the
Welnut-laminoted Mople neck, All metal prts are heavily chromed.
MonELs son aos
‘Models 6005 and 6006 give the plecrum banotsta mew dimension
in sound. Created by Edie Peabody, world famous banjo show
Iman, the Rickenbacker Banjoline combines the sounds of the plee-
trum banjo, mandolin, Hawaiian auitar, end Spanish quiter. Two
harmony srg pais, ond two single strings, plas a vibrato nit,
create this incredible range of tones. Model 6006 has « special
‘arved soundboard, “Block” purfling on body ond head. plus
Mother of Peal fret markers. Model 6000 i evilale in natural
iain Fiteglo and Mapleglo, while Models 6005 cd 6005 conte in
rent, Maplglo. and Solid color Azuregla,
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MODELS 4000-4005
Rickenbacker bass models 4000-4005 comprice an extremely com-
plete bass senes, The thee base designs offer a wide selection of
bss models. Models 4000 and 4001 ate Solid Body instruments
allowing a wide bass-tonel variation. String tension is sustained
tently by the neck, as the neck runs the entire length of the
instrument. Bridge-tapiee, pickups, and strap button ee actually
mounted on the body portion ofthe neck, asuring perfect sire
tural alignment. Model 4000 i hand-bouncd with black and white
lock” binding, The 4005 series bx bused om Rickenbacke'sfa-
mous thin-line semi-acoustie design, This Deluxe series ts hand:
Bound on neck and back, in specially matched binding, Model
4005-6 is a full-scale six string bass, providing the bassist wit
extra versatility. Body design is wentcal to Model 4005, All instru
iments feature special Rickenbacker electronics, combining
range variable conuols wih instantaneous tone switching, All
models are available in natural grain Fireglo and Moplealo
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Systems are manufoctred with the workmanship and overall quality
that hae. made: Rickenbacker THE WORLD'S MOST DISTIN-
GUISHED NAME IN GUITARS, AMPLIFIERS. AND.
ACCESSORIES.
Rickenbacker Inc. ant
201 Fest Stevens Street/P.O. Box 2275/Santa Ana, Call. 92707