2° *325V59 This guitar appeared in unlikely places such {as Liverpool and Hamburg in 1959, although itis derived from an earlier design. Today's reissue features 2 Bigsby 85 vibrato set on the hollow Maple body along ‘with gold on brown knobs, gold pickguard and nameplate, just as in 1959. The body thickness and curvature, squared neck heel ‘and head shape are faithful to the original, as well as three vintage-type pickups. Offered in natural Mapleglo or Jetglo finish. 325V63 ‘As Merseybeat spanned the globe in 1963, s0 did model 325. Revised from the 1959 form, model 325V63 emerged with a Rickenbacker vibrato, white pickguard and nameplate and a slightly thinner, hollow Maple body. The solid black knobs, Kluson-style keywinds and vintage reissue pickups are alin keeping with ‘the original specification. Available in Jetglo finish only 360/12V64 1964 saw the world still ooking to Britain for musical inspiration. Rickenbacker manufactured the world’s first production electric twelve string guitar, which quickly became established as ‘the basis for the ‘English sound’ and the emerging ‘Folk Rock’ style. The white binding on both the front and back of the semi-acoustic Maple body, white pickguard and name plate and ‘trapeze’ tailpiece are all authentic, along with Kluson-style keywinds and vintage reissue pickups. ‘Available in Fireglo finish only. 360V64 Arecent addition to the vintage series by popular demand, mode! 360V64 faithfully retains all the features of its 12 string namesake. The original Deluxe 360, this 1964 reissue displays triangular pearloid fingerboard inlays, a double-bound semi-acoustic body with crescent sound hole and dual mono output. Offered in Fireglo finish only.1997 Mode! 1997 was issued in 1964 for exclusive distribution in Britain and was the most popular export instrument. Known as a ‘slimline’ guitar for its 21 fret, sleek ‘fast action’ neck, this model utilizes a violin sound hole and is offered with a choice of vintage Rickenbacker vibrato (model 1997 VB) or ‘trapeze’ tailpiece. Also available with three pickups (model 1997SPC) this guitar is produced in Fireglo, Jetglo or natural Maplegio finishes. 381V69 Derived from a design dating back to 1957, this guitar is memorable for its hand-carved arch top and back. Employing only premium “charactered” Maple, model 381V69 has a fully bound body with ‘checked!’ binding and extreme double cutaways, along with a bound crescent sound hole to complete this exquisite guitar, ‘Also available as 12 string (model 381/12V69) these guitars are produced in Fireglo, Jetglo and natural Maplegio finishes. 5002V58 Mandolin First produced in 1958, this model remains entirely unique in its class as a double string electric instrument. Unsurpassed for clarity and brilliance, the single coll pickups crown a charactered Maple and Walnut laminated body. Available in Fireglo or Mapleglo only. 4001V63 From Liverpool in 1963 to the present day, ‘this instrument meticulously recreates the greatest ancestor of the industry standard bass guitar. I is authentic in every detail, even to the ‘horseshoe’ bass pickup of 1931. fully laminated neck with striped headstock ‘uns the full length of the body for unparalleled tone and BD) _ stain Te ony concession to modern technology hasbeen a redesigned truss rod system permitting round wound strings as standard, Offered in both Fireglo and Maplegio finishPrecious few instruments can claim the timeless standards of quality, originality, elegance and function to justify reissue However, with over 60 years of continuous production and an uncompromised reputation for excellence, Rickenbacker is eminently qualified to offer the exquisite reproductions comprising the Vintage Series. As Rickenbacker guitar designs have carefully evolved over their long history, itis appropriate to select a given instrument at one finite point in its past for reissue. Extensive historical research into the manufacturing methods of previous years hhas resulted in each guitar and bass accurately replicating every detail and nuance of those model years remembered as most collectible Hand-made in America as always, only limited runs of 25 to 50 instruments at a time are produced, perpetuating a tradition of superior workmanship, keen attention to detail and intense pride of manufacturing achievement to produce, quite simply, the best products possible Vibrato Bigsby and Rickenbacker vibrato units are utilized on Vintage Series guitars, appropriate to each instrument model year Both were designed Vinkteg to tension the string for return to the original tuning, while to assure extra string life, the bridge assembly is permitted to rock with string motion. An adjustable handle position places it within easy reach for maximum player comfort. Controls Two tone and two volume controls, plus a toggle pickup selector switch are provided on each instrument. This standard control system remains a versatile means of rapid sound setting.All Vintage Series models incorporate pickup assemblies carefully recreated from criginal specifications, very similar to the earliest Rickenbacker pickup of 1928. Especially notable is the wrap-around magnet design for bass, where delicate sensing of a concentrated magnetic field in the area of string movement imparts unusually rich, harmonic tones. Body Design Te elegant sweep of Rickenbacker body designs isin ark contrast o some of the barre styles of toy. The bstance and fel ofthese historic instruments Felect the foresight of our designers, when Snalyzing the mechanics of guitar ané musician interaction ove thirty years 290. Neck Adjustment For unequalled strength, all models feature two field-replaceable truss ods, one for cach side ofthe neck. These allow for simple and accurate adjustment ive matter of minutes Quality Keywinds All Vintage Series keywinds have been masterfully Guplicated to resemble those made inan era long gone. Modem measuring and machining methods have vastly improved performance and reliability, virtually eliminating backlash and slippage. Bass units may be completely dismantled for {leaning or maintenance. Deep chrome plating, protects each part to resist corrosion and scratches Superb Recreation of Hardware ‘Our metal designers have carefully studied al vintage hardware components o painstakingly recreate the criginal detail and form. Infact, mary parts are tooled on the same dies. Others have been accurately pleated, but often toa standard surpassing the original ‘Asin the 60's each bridge may be adjusted along ‘every ans catering for any playing syle. Selection nd parts metehing is done by han, along with extra polishing to guarantee flawless components and Erteal string pitch adjustment. All Round Protection ‘Adeluxe, vintage-style hardshell case is included with teach model. Plush lined and finished in silver and black leathercloth trim, these hardwearing cases feature an accessory pocket, heavy duty hardware ‘and extra padding,Guitar Features gs BA *B 5002V58 ‘Mandolin Body Type semi | semi- | semi | semi | solid | semi- | semi | sotié Hollow | Hollow | Acoustie| Acoustic Acoustic | Acoustic Hof Frets 2 a 2 Scale Length zou | 20m | gave | ae | sane | 20m ‘Neck Width a (eo or el at Nut Neck Width at 12th Fret Crown Radius Body Wood Maple | Maple | Maple | Maple | Maple | Maple | Maple |Maple a Walnut 1 re foie) ve fomare) me poame | me 1a [one] 12" uaa] 12> ae] rae ‘Neck Wood Maple | Maple | Maple | Maple | Maple | Maple Maple | e 3 | Fingerboard Rose. | Rose | Rose. | Rose. | Rose | Rose. Rose | Wood wood | woos | wood | wood | wood | wood } Weight (bs) 7o | 79 | 80 | 80 | wo | 60 | Overalltength | aam™ | 347" | som" | se | aster | 30 | Overall Width | 12 [6 [ee [ee [ ‘Overall Depth [ve | vr | um | we [ame | ue Fingerboard No | wo | Ye | Yes | No | No | Yes | No Body Binding Fret Marker Style | Dot _| Dot _|Tiengle| Tangle | Oot | Oot_| Tangle | Dot Tailpiece Bigs) | Accent [Tapere| Wepexe | RIC | Toner | '® | Brage Vibrato | vibrato Combo Bridge eway | evay [remy | cwey | mic | cway | eway | onay (12 sascte) Neck Type Setin | sevin | Setin | setin [Through] setin | Setin | Par ot body body 4 of Pickups 3 3 2 2 2 2 ot e Type of Pickups | vintage | Viotoge | Vintage] Vintage | Virage | vintage | vintage | vintoge Output Type Mono | Mono | Parallel Parallel | Mono | Mono | Stereo | Mono = mone | mono mono ‘Machine Heads | Deluxe | Deluxe | Deluxe | Deluxe | Schaller | Deluxe | Deluxe | Deluxe Vintage | vintage | Vintage| vintage | vintage | vintage | vintage | Vintage Rickenbacker Int! reserves the right to change models or specifications without prior notice. 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