Rickenbacker 360-12 Electric 12-String Guitar | 2000 USA Made

Rickenbacker 360-12 Electric 12-String Guitar | 2000 Made in USA
 
Semi-hollow maple body. Hi-Gain pickups. Rick-O-Sound stereo. Original hard case. Classic jangle. Recently set up and weighing 3.5kg.
The Rickenbacker 360-12 is the brand's classic 12‑string electric guitar model, in continuous production since the early 1960s. It helped define the electric 12‑string sound in rock and pop music and rose to fame in the mid‑1960s when George Harrison of the Beatles used one on numerous recordings, putting its jangly tone on the world stage.
This 2000 era instrument shares the core specifications with earlier and later models but benefits from modern production refinements while keeping the classic feel and tone Rickenbacker is known for. It has been recently professionally set up, ensuring optimal playability and intonation.
 
Test it for yourself at our Sydney shop, or we can ship it safely to your door anywhere in Australia. Contact us for a shipping quote.
In stock at Guitar Garage Sydney.
 
Key Features
Year: 2000
Made in: USA
Body: Semi-hollow maple with bound edges
Weight: 3.5kg
Neck: Set-in maple and walnut
Fingerboard: Rosewood with iconic shark fin inlays
Frets: 24
Scale Length: 24.75 inches (628.6 mm)
Pickups: Two Hi-Gain single-coils
Outputs: Mono and Rick-O-Sound stereo
Bridge: 12-saddle adjustable bridge
Tailpiece: Replacement flat version tailpiece (non-original)
Case: Original hard shell case included
Additional: Recently professionally set up
Sound and Tone
The two Hi-Gain single-coil pickups deliver that signature Rickenbacker jangle: bright, clear and chiming. The semi-hollow maple body adds warmth and resonance, creating the classic electric 12-string sound heard on countless recordings from the 1960s to today.
 
The Rick-O-Sound stereo output allows for broad tonal routing options, sending each pickup to a separate amplifier for expanded sonic possibilities.
 
Feel and Playability
The 24.75 inch scale length provides a comfortable classic electric feel for 12-string playing. The set-in maple and walnut neck with rosewood fingerboard and shark fin inlays offers smooth playability. With 24 frets, this example offers extended range over earlier models. At 3.5kg, it is comfortably balanced for playing standing or seated. The recent professional setup ensures low action and accurate intonation across all 12 strings.
 
Condition
Excellent condition with minor cosmetic flaws. The original tailpiece has been replaced with a flat version tailpiece; all other components are original. Recently set up and ready to play.