Rickenbacker 1966 330/12 Fireglo Rickenbacker 12-string guitar [FG2524] (06/15)

This 1966 model features a repaired neck crack. It is a 12-string guitar, the 330/12, which shares the same silhouette as the Rickenbacker 330 and has been celebrated to this day alongside the legendary performances of numerous iconic players.

It features a maple body with distinctive edges and a semi-hollow construction, 12 strategically placed tuning pegs, a maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard, a 24-fret configuration, and two Top-Top pickups. Controls include two volume and two tone knobs, a 3-way selector switch, and a mini-knob for the "Fif's Control" (front pickup trim).

By reversing the standard string layout?with the 1st and 3rd strings swapped?it produces a unique tone, making it a model known for its distinctive sound, as exemplified by George Harrison and The Byrds.

The neck had a diagonal crack starting from below the nut on the 6th string side, and there was also a crack on the 1st string side, so it has been repaired by a renowned repair shop.The sunburst finish has changed, and the crack lines, paint texture, and color tones are different. The bridge cover is missing, and there are minor scratches and scuffs around the headstock, peeling paint on the back of the truss rod cover, dents and paint chips around the body, scuffs and wipe marks, picking marks, fingering marks on the fretboard, and tarnish and pitting on metal parts and screws, among other cosmetic damages.

The guitar was set up upon arrival (cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, and string height adjustment). The lacquered fret tops on the fingerboard have a slightly lower playing height than standard but are still at a height suitable for playing. The truss rod can be adjusted in both directions (tightening and loosening) and has been tested to operate smoothly within a range of }60‹, confirming it is in good working order.

Condition Grade: B+: Some scratches, but no issues for normal use

Serial Number: FG2524
Year of Manufacture: 1966
Country of Manufacture: USA
Case: Hard Case (from a different model year)
Weight: 3.38 kg
Truss Rod: No issues; checked up to 60 degrees left and right with no problems
Fret Wear: Note: Frets are on the low side but still hold up to playing
Strings at Setup: D'Addario EXL150 / .010-.046 set
Repairs/Maintenance: Cleaning, string replacement, octave adjustment, action adjustment
Other: Neck crack; repair marks on the crack

* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, or other imperfections that are not visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Any measurements listed for the truss rod, remaining fret life, or string height were taken by our staff during setup. These values are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase and do not guarantee that the measurements will be the same when the item arrives.

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Condition: Some scratches, dents and marks. If you would like to know more about this specific instrument, or have general questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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