Is a Rickenbacker worth it?

Rickenbacker basses are highly coveted and often seen as a holy, beautiful, one-of-a-kind bass with a unique and legendary tone. Rickenbacker basses don’t come in cheap, and is only worth the price if you’re heavily into prog/classic/metal rock, or if you’re obsessed with the legendary Rickenbacker tone.

Why do Rickenbacker guitars cost so much?

But why are Rickenbacker bass so expensive? The main reason why Rickenbacker bass guitars are so expensive is that there is more demand for Rickenbacker bass than the supply. And this is an intentional strategy by the company to increase the value of their bass by limiting production.

Are Rickenbacker guitars hard to play?

The short answer to your question is no…….they do not have to be hard to play. As suggested by others in this thread a good setup should eliminate any issues that you may be experiencing. I have been playing Rickenbacker guitars since 1965 and in particular their 12 string guitars since 1966.

How long does it take to get a Rickenbacker?

Because Rickenbacker is operating at full capacity and they have more orders than they can fulfill instantly. If you order one of their standard models, you are usually looking at a wait of at least four months.

Do they still make Rickenbacker?

Rickenbacker International Corporation is a string instrument manufacturer based in Santa Ana, California. The company is credited as the first known maker of electric guitars – a steel guitar in 1932 – and today produces a range of electric guitars and basses….Rickenbacker.

Where are Rickenbacker guitars made?

Santa Ana
Rickenbacker International Corporation is a string instrument manufacturer based in Santa Ana, California. The company is credited as the first known maker of electric guitars – a steel guitar in 1932 – and today produces a range of electric guitars and basses….Rickenbacker.

What brand of bass guitar does paul McCartney play?

Höfner 500/1
The Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass (sometimes nicknamed the “Beatle Bass” or “Cavern Bass”) is a model of electric bass manufactured by Höfner under several varieties. It was introduced in 1955 and gained celebrity status during the 1960s as one of the primary basses used by Paul McCartney of The Beatles.

Is Rickenbacker owned by Fender?

Undoubtedly, part of this ‘do different’ philosophy is due to the way Rickenbacker is owned and run. Unlike Fender and Gibson, it’s a family owned business, headed by John Hall, who purchased the firm from his father, Francis C. Hall.

How many guitars does Rickenbacker make?

around 10,000. But this includes ALL instruments……. basses, 12-strings, and those products which are shipped overseas…..which I believe is a fairly significant part of Rickenbacker’s market.

Are Rickenbacker guitars still being made?

Rickenbacker International Corporation is a string instrument manufacturer based in Santa Ana, California. The company is credited as the first known maker of electric guitars – a steel guitar in 1932 – and today produces a range of electric guitars and basses.

What is the cheapest Rickenbacker?

The “cheapest” RIC you can buy new is the model 650D, which is also a great sounding and very versatile guitar. (In my opinion it is the most versatile of all RIC models, so it would be a very, very good choice.) If you are lucky you can get one new for about $ 900,- or used on ebay for about 600,- or 700,-.

What happened to John Lennon’s Rickenbacker guitar?

“John Lennon has broken the Rickenbacker guitar that was specially made for him,” a news item of the time said, “and Rose-Morris have provided him with a production model, the 1996, from stock which is very similar to his original while the broken one is being repaired.”

How much does a Rickenbacker bass cost?

Rickenbacker bass sound: what goes? How much do Rickenbacker basses cost? New Rickenbacker basses are typically priced between $1,700 and $2,200 – the list price on a new 4003 is $2249 – though they often retail lower, sometimes as low as $1500-1600.

How to tell if a Rickenbacker is vintage?

The action is low and silky smooth, and it gets that SOUND that only vintage Rickenbackers can get. It’s pure British Invasion. With the original hard shell case. A few scratches on the front and back of the top cutaway otherwise excellent, and in first class playing condition. The serial number shows this one was made in May 1966.

What year is this Rickenbacker 370 Burgundy Glo?

Here’s a 1968 Rickenbacker 370 guitar in a factory original Burgundyglo finish. The frets are original and in decent condition – the fingerboard has some playwear. Vintage 1988 Rickenbacker 12 String Electric Guitar w / HSC!

When did the Rickenbacker 4001 bass come out?

1977 Rickenbacker 4001 Bass this is a clean all original “Mapleglo” example ! Up for sale, a 1975 Rickenbacker 4001 in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case.