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Please be noted this one is USED not new.
There is not any issue on the function and the playing condition but blemishes on the cosmetic.
Please send message for more detail information of the condition.

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Player's condition used item!
The Rickenbacker Model 330, a captivating and iconic model that appeals to the hearts of musicians, has arrived in player's condition as a used instrument!
This guitar was made in 1992. It's a rare black hardware version, which Rickenbacker produced as a limited edition or option from the late 1980s to the early 1990s!

Rickenbacker has a long history, dating back to 1931.
Rickenbacker is a rare brand that has always maintained its company policy without wavering, proudly producing electric guitars in the United States, the birthplace of electric guitars, and upholding the "Made in America" ​​pride. From the past to the present, it has consistently refused offers of subcontracting or licensed production from numerous factories and manufacturers across borders, and production continues to this day at its factory in Southern California.

This time, we have a Rickenbacker 330, a representative model of the brand, in player's condition as a used item! This is a rare 1992 model with black hardware! There are scratches and dents throughout, noticeable buckle scratches, and the paintwork has deteriorated with age, showing some discoloration, clouding, dullness, and dirt, but it has an outstanding presence! None of these affect playability or cause any problems.

The 300 series features a unique semi-hollow body construction, where key areas are carved out from the back of the body and then covered from the underside. The material used is maple. The body and neck are set-neck construction.

While a body made entirely of maple tends to have an extreme sound character, the combination with our in-house designed and manufactured pickups produces a clear, well-defined, deep, and beautiful sound that is unmistakably Rickenbacker, a sound that cannot be replicated by other manufacturers.

The neck, like the body, is primarily made of maple, with walnut incorporated into its construction.

The thin, slim neck, narrow nut width, and 24 3/4-inch medium scale length create exceptional playability! The easy-to-play scale length, nut width, and neck shape are a perfect match for the physique of Japanese players. The fingerboard has a unique texture with a clear coat applied to the entire rosewood fingerboard. The position markers are dots. There are 24 frets. It features specifications that were ahead of their time, allowing for easy access to the high positions, similar to modern component guitars! Furthermore, Rickenbacker's design makes playing in the high positions easy. In this respect as well, it can be said that it was ahead of its time!

Rickenbacker pickups, with their single-coil sound that perfectly balances clarity and just the right amount of sweetness, possess a well-balanced ease of use similar to the P-90, another rare pickup that has captivated many musicians. In backing, they produce a clear, well-defined sound with excellent chord definition that doesn't interfere with the vocals in a band ensemble! Furthermore, in solo work, you can fully enjoy the crying solo tone that is the epitome of a guitarist's skill, with its rich harmonics and solid core! This magical sound has captured the hearts of many musicians, including The Beatles!

On Rickenbackers, the controls consist of four separate controls: the front pickup is called "BASS" and the rear pickup is called "TREBLE," each with its own independent volume and tone control.

And the Rickenbacker's unique 5th control is also worth mentioning! This fifth control was added to the bass pickup to balance the output of the treble pickup, which was reduced due to the "low-cut capacitor" that was incorporated from the 1960s to the early 1980s, with that of the bass pickup. Unlike a normal knob, turning it counterclockwise is 10, and turning it all the way clockwise is around 6.
You can think of the 5th control as the front pickup volume control, which will make it easier to control.

We have just received a shipment of player-condition used items!
While there are numerous scratches and dents throughout, noticeable buckle marks on the back of the body, pick scratches on the pickguard, dents on the back of the neck, overall paint discoloration and tarnishing, scratches on the black hardware, and bulging and tarnishing of the paint on the metal parts, we have performed a full maintenance and cleaning at our shop, so there are no issues with its current playability.

The frets have been leveled. It is currently usable, but the frets are quite low, with approximately 30% remaining.
The next time the frets wear down, it is expected that the repair will be quite expensive, involving fret replacement at a repair shop, along with stripping and repainting the clear coat. Please consider this before making your decision.
The nuts are in good working order. The truss rods are also functioning normally.
(Please note that the neck area of ​​this product is not covered under warranty.)

The electrical system has also been fully checked, so there are no problems with its operation.
The weight is approximately 3.47 kg. It offers a balance that makes it easy to use while producing a solid, focused sound.

The only included accessory is the original hard case. The case has considerable scratches, tears, and signs of wear, but it is still usable for transport.
Don't miss this opportunity!

SN. H5 5968
Weight ≈ 3.47 kg

Accessories: Original hard case only.
*The case has considerable scratches, tears, and signs of use, but it is still in a condition suitable for transport.

*Please note that the neck section of this product is not covered under warranty.

Body: Maple, Semi-Acoustic
Neck: Maple, Set-in
Fingerboard: 10" Radius
Fret Marker: Dot
No Frets: 24
Scale Length: 24 3/4
Pickups: 2 Hi-gain Pickups
Hardware: Schaller Machine Head, 6 Saddle Bridge, RTailpiece
Color: Mapleglo

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