The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.

Summary

Finish: Original finish.

Body Material: Maple

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Profile: U Shape

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret - 0.895" / 12th fret - 0.895"

Fingerboard Radius: No Radius

Nut Width: 1-5/8"

Scale Length: 24 3/4"

Electronics: Original pickups and wiring, three way pickup selector, two tone pots, two volume pots, mini toggle for phase reversal. The pots date to 1975.

Pickup Measurements: Neck - 6.7k ohms, Bridge - 6.7k ohms

Hardware: Original hardware.

Weight: 8 lbs 15 oz

Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Rickenbacker 481 is in very good condition with light wear and aging. The finish is glossy with surface scratches, small chips, and small dings throughout. There are some spots of discoloration on the back of the body and neck. The pickguard is chipped near the upper screws.

Serial Number: OB791

Tech Notes: This guitar plays well with low action. The frets are tall with minimal wear.

Case Details: Original Hardshell Case

Listed4 months ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • 481 Slant Fret
Finish
  • White
Categories
Year
  • 1975
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Fretboard Radius
  • 12"
Body Material
  • Maple
Pickup Configuration
  • SS
Model Family
  • Rickenbacker 481
Color Family
  • White
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Maple
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Series
  • Rickenbacker Combo 400 Series
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Stop-Bar
Neck Construction
  • Neck-Through
Finish Features
  • Matching Headstock
Number of Frets
  • 24

Product safety information may be available here.

Chicago Music Exchange

Chicago, IL, United States
Joined Reverb:2012

Reverb Protection

Simple Returns, Secure Transactions, Human Support

Learn more

Secure Checkout

Promoted similar listings













Product reviews

Reverb Gives

Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music.

Oops, looks like you forgot something. Please check the fields highlighted in red.