Big John Lennon fan? Or a lover of that unique jingle-jangle Rickenbacker sound? Or just someone who appreciates fine pieces of artisanship generally?

Whatever your motivation, here’s an opportunity to own a rare, now-discontinued Rickenbacker 325C58JG (the exact replica of the 1958 model 325, just as John Lennon first purchased in Hamburg and used in the Beatles’ early American tv appearances, and for the remainder of his life). The Rickenbacker 325 became John’s favourite guitar in the early years of The Beatles, and can be heard on most songs from the 1962-1964 period.

The Rickenbacker was a critical element of the “British Invasion” sound of the 1960s (even Pete Townshend from The Who shredded Rics like no-one before him) and inspired the breakout stars of Australian music of the era, including the Easybeats.  It has been a staple of bands as eclectic as R.E.M, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, The Byrds, The Bangles, Midnight Oil, The Smiths and The Jam through to acts of today like Manic Street Preachers and Tame Impala.

My 325:  I bought it new from Troy Music in Melbourne, Australia in the early 2000s (it was the very first thing I ever bought on eBay). I don’t play in a band and so it’s never been gigged and – I’m a bit ashamed to say – has been played far more infrequently than something this beautiful should be played. For the most part, it has sat in its case (complete with original case candy, by the way), just waiting for someone with more talent than me to love it and air it out on a regular basis. As a result, it is in as-near-to-new-as-possible condition, and because Rickenbacker no longer makes them, is likely to be the best of its kind in Australia, if not the world.

I am selling it to make room for another guitar, but also because I feel guilty holding onto something that ought to be played. I’m not an investor looking to make a return on scarce commodities … I’m a music lover (and a guitar lover in particular), who would love someone else to love this guitar. Having said that, I’ve done my research and I know what the guitar is worth, and this price represents a fair market value. So don’t be offended if I reject your low-ball offer, or if don’t reply to your message asking me what’s the lowest I’ll accept. I hope that you see the value you’d be getting, and I hope that you’d like to know that you got it at a reasonable price from a bloke who’s good for his word.

The guitar can be picked up from Melbourne (on weekends) or Adelaide (during the week). If you need shipping, I can arrange that through Pack & Send, but with you picking up the shipping costs.

Happy to answer any queries you have, but don’t wait too long … I reckon this one will be snapped up pretty quickly, given that you just can’t get them anymore.

Paul


Product Specs

Condition
Excellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.learn more
Brand Rickenbacker
Model 325C58JG
Finish Jetglo
Categories Semi-Hollow
Year 2002
Made In United States
Fretboard Material Rosewood
Body Shape Double Cutaway
Number of Strings 6 String
Right / Left Handed Right Handed
Body Type Semi-hollow Body
Finish Features Matching Headstock

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