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and today it is known as Rickenbacker International Corporation or RIC. By 1965 the distribution company was finally renamed 'Rickenbacker Inc. At that time, he noted the 325V63 'has been the most popular seller but in recent months, the 325V59 has. In 1964 Rickenbacker added 12 string models to their line, John Lennon and George Harrison of the Beatles were early customers.
RICKENBACKER 325 12 STRING SERIES
I recall back in 1986, just a couple of years after the vintage series was introduced, I asked John Hall which 325 reissue (325V63 or 325V59) was the sales leader. The distribution in Australia, and many other countries, will be addressed only after sufficient supplies are available to the markets we already have. One reason could be the popularity of Rickenbacker instruments in Japan. This has been a problem more frequently in Japan, hence these editions.Ĥ. The overseas dealers have no choice but to go through legitimate channels in order to get the most demanded product- it brings them into the fold, so-to-speak. Tom Petty was also on the soundtrack to my childhood. Some special colors have been offered oversea exclusively before reaching the U.S. In 2001 I decided I wanted a Rickenbacker 12-string. Short run editions we've done in more recent years in several countries have been done to foil illegal transshipping. Twenty years ago the situation was somewhat different and some larger dealers were able to put together special run orders.ģ. It doesn't matter if you got together orders for 25 or 250 units- we wouldn't accept it or produce it. Some of these were made with components supposedly used for warranty repairs.Ģ. While most of them are genuine instruments, there were a number of conversions- counterfeits if you will- made by a luthier in Japan, possibly in conjunction with the former distributor. It is a 2000 year model, and not perfect but very nice. After chasing a Rickenbacker 12 on an off for years, and having a couple pretty good deals snatched right from under my nose, I finally got a 360/12 early this year. The most significant difference between the two is the manner in which they are strung. The prototype had somewhat different features. George Harrison´s first 360/12 was the second Rickenbacker twelve string ever made. One needs to be careful about special guitars that are offered as being from the Japanese market. High Quality 12 String Electric Guitar, Rickenbacker 381 Electric Guitar, Before and After with Flamed Maple Top FOB Price: US 259-299 / Piece Min. While I cant speak on that specific model of Rickenbacker 12 string, I can say this. Both the Rickenbacker company and the many musicians were to benefit from the introduction of the first electric 12 string guitar.