Rickenbacker 1997 VB Rose Morris Reissue Fireglo 1988

Rickenbacker Rose Morris 1997VB Re-Issue 1991 Fireglo

Excellent

$3,556.91

+$131.98Shipping

Here we have a classic Rickenbacker 1997VB (Rose Morris Re-Issue) manufactured in 1991. It's in fabulous, near mint condition. Comes with original Rickenbacker hardshell case. An enduring classic made popular by Pete Townshend.

The Rickenbacker 1997 was an export version of the 335 distributed in Europe by British company Rose Morris. The only major difference between the 1997 and the 335 is the use of a traditional F-hole instead of a slanted sound-hole on the bass side of the body. Starting in 1987, the model was reissued by Rickenbacker.

Years of Production: 1964 - 1969, 1987 - 2000

Body Style: Double cutaway semi-hollowbody

Wood Composition: Maple back and sides, three-ply Maple/Walnut neck, Rosewood fingerboard

Design Elements: 25 3/4-inch scale length, dot inlays, five control knobs, toaster-top pickups, vibraot tailpiece

Finish Specification: Fireglo was a standard finish for the 1997.

Notable Players: Tom Petty, Peter Buck, Johnny Marr