Arroyo Grande, CA, United States
About this listing
The 2021 Rickenbacker 480XC is a limited-edition, 90th-anniversary reimagining of the 1970s Model 480, blending the iconic 4001 bass body shape with six-string, high-output "hot toaster" pickups. Key features include a set-neck design, checkerboard binding, Macassar ebony fretboard, and modern Schaller hardware for improved sustain.Sound: Features hot-wound toaster pickups that provide a mix of classic Rickenbacker jangle and modern, high-output rock grit, often described as "slightly overwhelmed" or "hot".Design & Quality: Features a solid maple body, set neck, crushed pearl inlays, and, on many models, high-flame maple, giving it a premium, luxurious look.Performance: Features a Schaller bridge rather than the vintage cover bridge, providing better sustain, though some users find the 4001 bass-style body unique but occasionally cumbersome for guitar playing.Body Type: Solid Body, Neck-Through ConstructionBody Wood: Maple (often with flamed figuring)Finish: TobaccoGlo Neck Wood: MapleFingerboard: Macassar Ebony (unbound)Frets: 21, [Wide]Scale Length: 24.75"Nut Width: 1.63" (1-5/8")Inlays: Crushed Pearl TrianglesPickups: Two "Hot Toaster" Single-Coils (~12k output)Bridge/Tailpiece: Black Schaller 3D-style roller bridgeHardware Color: BlackControls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle, Push/Pull Vintage Tone CircuitWeight: Approximately 7.5 - 8 lbsCase: Vintage Reissue Hardshell Case
Price$4,799
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