Rickenbacker 370-12 Fireglo 1988

The semi-hollow maple body construction, with its elegant Fireglo sunburst finish, strikes a perfect balance between warmth and clarity. The creamy white binding and pickguard provide a beautiful contrast to the richly colored finish, while the five-piece maple and walnut neck not only adds visual appeal but also adds stability – essential for a 12-string guitar that has to cope with the added tension of double strings.

What makes this Rickenbacker 370-12 from 1988 so special are the three High Gain pickups that give this guitar its characteristic sound. The extensive control options, including dual volume and tone controls, a special bass pickup volume equalizer and a three-way switch, offer enormous versatility in sound character. Whether you are looking for the clear jangle of folk music, the rich harmony of psychedelic rock or something in between, this guitar has it all.

The C-profile of the neck offers a comfortable grip, which is particularly important for playing a 12-string guitar. The slightly shorter scale length of 628 mm ensures a pleasant tension on the strings, which makes it easier to press without sacrificing the tone. The rosewood fingerboard with its mother-of-pearl triangular inlays not only adds visual refinement, but also contributes to the warm and defined tonal character of this special instrument.

This Rickenbacker may be 37 years old, but you wouldn't know it when you see it! It's clear that the guitar has been well cared for, because it shines beautifully! The finish of both the entire front and back of the body shows subtle weather checking, and there are also small hairline cracks in the binding of both the body and neck. Also the front of the headstock has suffered a ding. However, the guitar looks exceptionally clean, and it won't be easy to find a nicer example from this year!

This Rickenbacker comes in a hardshell case, together with the original booklets and the TFOA passport.

Consignment.