Rickenbacker 360 Jetglo 1997
Rickenbacker 360, black, made in USA 1997. The 360 is Rickenbacker's most recognisable six string model, delivering those classic midcentury curves, chrome and class. This one dates to 1997, so it's got some fading and play wear on the finish, but offers plenty of natural resonance for the trouble. The sound is all jangle and snarl: the Hi-Gain pickups deliver a perfect mix of chiming snap and shimmer and midrange creamy complexity. For playing big rock rhythm parts into a dirty amp, there's very few better guitars than a 360. We haven't had one of these in Jetglo through the shop for a couple of years, so it's fun to be back in the game. Ric-roll yourself.
Model: Rickenbacker 360
Made: USA, 1997
Serial: P0 8597
Finish: Jetglo, gloss nitro
Body: laminate maple, semi-hollow
Neck: 3-ply maple/walnut/maple, gloss rosewood board, 24.75" scale, 10" radius
Weight: 3.400kg
Mods: returned to original wiring
Pickups: Hi-Gain single coil x2
Accessories: Rickenbacker case, original docs
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has a small chip and some dimples on the end, scuffs on both edges, scuffs and some dimples on the back and some surface scratches on the front around the posts. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor scuffs on the back. The back has dimples in the elbow area, back edge and bottom corner, minor chips on the binding up from the rear strap pin and widespread minor scuffs around the whole body. The sides have minor dimples around the whole body, some dents near the jack and some marks in the binding along the back edge. The front has dimples around the tailpiece, knobs and F-hole, scuffs on the top horn and standard play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: very good condition (7/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 10/46 strings.
Fret life: 6/10, normal wear but playing evenly with no major buzz issues