2004 Rickenbacker 325C58 Capri Blue Boy F Hole w/ Case

Up for sale, a 2004 Rickenbacker 325C58 “Blue Boy” in near-mint condition, complete with the original hardshell case. An extremely unique Rickenbacker model, this custom color Blue Boy is in our best estimation one of five produced in 2004 with the 325’s distinctive (and rare beyond rare) F hole. The finish is expertly executed, likely the work of Paul A. Wilczynski of “Studio California,” and a pitch perfect iteration of Rickenbacker’s “Color of the Year” Blue Boy finish.

A short scale Rickenbacker that truly captures the classic jangle and percussive rhythm familiar to any Beatles fan, the 325C58 features a semi-hollow alder body that has a distinctive natural acoustic resonance. The scatterwound Toaster Top pickups offer distinct flavors in each pickup position, and this Ric has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with fresh 12-52 roundwound strings, low action and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

• Wood: Eastern rock maple
• Shape: Round C, measuring .955” 1st fret, .940” 12th fret
• Fretboard: Rosewood (gloss stripped), dot inlay
• Frets: Medium, no wear
• Scale Length: 21”
• Nut: 1 5/8”
• Tuners: Grover Sta-Tite

Body Specs:

• Wood: Eastern rock maple
• Pickups: Toaster Top single coil x3
• Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, Three-way pickup selector
• Harness: 500k Mojo pots, Sprague Orange Drop caps (all new)
• Hardware: Six-saddle bridge, trapeze
• Plastics: One-ply gold plexi pickguard, oven knobs
• Serialization: HA-prefix (Rick-o-Sound jack plate)

The original Toaster Top pickups are wired to a brand new harness with 500k pots, and Rickenbacker’s factory markings are retained in the control cavity. The Blue Boy gloss finish shows sparingly little wear.

The original silver Rickenbacker hardshell case is included.