Rickenbacker

Rickenbacker 330 Mapleglo (1974)

$5,500.00

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Rickenbacker's 330 model is one of the coolest electric guitars in our humble opinion. There's really nothing quite like these 60s semi-hollows. When it comes to model popularity, the 330 has long been championed by players such as Tom Petty, Peter Buck, and Kevin Parker, continuing to solidify its position among Golden Era vintage electrics.

This 1974 Rickenbacker 330 in original Mapleglo finish takes the top spot in terms of the cleanest we've had in the shop to date.

Outfitted with a pair of Hi-Gain single coil pickups, this 330 has all the sparkle and chime you expect from a Ric but with a bit more top end sizzle/bite. The neck is slightly fuller in profile, inching closer to what we'd describe as a late 50s Gibson carve, albeit with a narrower nut and tighter string spacing. The taper is slim and comfortable, allowing for near effortless chordal work regardless of your position on the neck. Whether played clean or with a touch of overdrive, its clarity and balanced voice make it one of the best rhythm guitars out there.

The guitar is entirely original throughout, and even features its original hardshell case which is in great condition. It's a superb playing and sounding example as we've heard from this era.

Body

Style
Semi-Hollowbody
Body
Laminated Maple
Finish
Conversion Varnish
Color
Mapleglo

Hardware

Pickups
Original Hi-Gain
Electronics
Original CTS
Controls
Volume (x2) / Tone (x2) / Blend (x1)
Bridge
Original w/ 'R' Tailpiece
Tuners
Original Kluson double line
Pickguard
Original
Plastics
Original

Neck

Neck
Maple/Walnut
Binding
None
Carve
Medium/Full C | .89-.94"
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Radius
7.25"
Inlays
Dots
Frets
Original
Nut
Original
Scale Length
24 3/4"

Other

Serial #
NG 4712 (July 1974)
Weight
7lbs 6oz
Case
OHSC

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