Rickenbacker Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

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RICKENBACKER | ADVERTISEMENTS

Vintage Rickenbacker guitar advertisements. See also the advertising for Dan Armstrong, Epiphone, Fender, Fletcher, Coppock & Newman, G&L, Gibson, Goya, Gretsch, Guild, Hagstrom, Harmony, Hayman, Hofner, Ibanez, Kimbara, Kramer, Leslie, Marshall, Martin, Music Man, Ovation, Rickenbacker, Rose-Morris, Rosetti, Selmer, Vox, WEM, Yamaha

Vintage Rose-Morris advertisements; 4 adverts covering a period of 3 years, from 1964 to 1967. Click the images to have a closer look.

Rickenbacker 1996 - Todays Most Sensational Guitar Sound

Todays Most Sensational Guitar Sound
Rickenbacker 1996 - 1964

Rickenbacker 1996 - Rickenbacker The Beatle Backer

Rickenbacker The Beatle Backer
Rickenbacker 1996 - 1965

Rickenbacker Twelve Strings - Now A New Dimension In Sound! Twelve Strings

Now A New Dimension In Sound! Twelve Strings
Rickenbacker Twelve Strings - 1967

Eko Guitars - Keep in Touch With the Sounds of Today

Keep in Touch With the Sounds of Today
Eko Guitars - 1967

1967 Epiphone Ad featuring a psychedelic fish playing an Epiphone Riviera

1967 Fender Ad - Full Colour Sound

1973 Fender Stratocaster add - The Worlds Favourite Flying Machine

1972 Gibson Ad featuring BB King - <br>1972 Gibson Ad featuring BB King - The Man And The WomanThe Man And The Woman

Guitar makers have advertised in music magazines such as Down Beat, Guitar Player and very many more. Some manufacturers advertised widely (Guild, Gibson, Fender) but many more didn't and adverts are few and far between. Here are some of my favourite ads out of the ones i've seen. You can browse through all the images from the category links above, or by manufacturer from the links below.

AMPS
Ampeg, Leslie, Marshall, Orange, Peavey, Sunn
GUITARS
Dan Armstrong, Epiphone, Fender, G&L, Gibson, Goya, Gretsch, Guild, Hagstrom, Harmony, Hayman, Hofner, Ibanez, Kimbara, Martin, Music Man, Rickenbacker, Vox, Yamaha
DISTRIBUTORS
Fletcher, Coppock and Newman, Rose-Morris, Rosetti, Selmer

Vintage Rickenbacker guitars for sale

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1980 Rickenbacker 4001 Bass White w / OHSC

San Diego, California, 921**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4495

1980 Rickenbacker 4001 Bass In White Finish
This Bass Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks
In Very Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
Finish Shows Heavy Fading And Checking With Some Cosmetic Playwear Including Various Small Dings, Marks, And Scratches Throughout
A-String Saddle Screw Replaced And Non-Adjustable, Slightly Sharp Intonation On That String Only
Small Fingerboard / Finish Crack As Shown
All Original Pickups And Electronics
Pots Date To Late 1979
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Original 1950's Rickenbacker Bakelite Lap Steel Knob

Fort Wayne, Indiana, 468**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$99

Original 1950's Rickenbacker Bakelite Lap Steel Knob
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Vintage 1967 Rickenbacker Fireglo 366 / 12 Guitar ?? Excellent Condition w / Case

Brevard, North Carolina, 287**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6500

Vintage 1967 Rickenbacker Fireglo 366 / 12 Guitar ?? Excellent Condition w / Hard Shell Case
For sale is an iconic Rickenbacker 366 / 12, manufactured in May / June 1967. This vintage beauty captures the essence of the '60s with its timeless style and rich, jangly sound. Whether you're a collector or a musician, this piece is sure to impress
Specifications:
Model: 366 / 12Finish: FiregloBody Material: Maple with checkerboard binding on the backNeck Material: MapleFretboard: Rosewood ... more

Rickenbacker Electro Lap Steel Guitar 1964. Well-loved.

Taos, New Mexico, 875**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$650

Great sounding, well-loved lap steel. Numerous scratches, nothing that will stop it from shredding. Serial no. DJ410.
Ask questions. Happy to answer and send more photos. No case. New strings.
Played it a lot in 1980??s San Francisco punk says & it was a real killer. Tbs: it mostly hangs on the wall of the studio. Hoping to price it right & get it to someone who will play it.
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1979 Rickenbacker 4001 Jetglo Bass ?? One Owner Since New | Factory ??3001?? Badge

Denver, Colorado, 802**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3999

1979 Rickenbacker 4001 Jetglo Bass ?? One Owner Since New | Factory ??3001?? Badge Error | Badass II Bridge | Original Case
Offered here is an exceptional 1979 Rickenbacker 4001 in Jetglo, owned by the same player since new and lovingly maintained for over four decades. This one is special ?? not only is it a clean, all-original late-??70s 4001 with its original hardshell case, but it also carries a factory-stamped ??3001?? truss-rod cover, an authentic production anomaly that makes it a true... more

Vintage Rickenbacker truss rod cover

Bay Village, Ohio, 441**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$100

Includes:
Vintage Rickenbacker truss rod cover
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1966 Rickenbacker 365 Fireglo w / HSC

San Diego, California, 921**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4195

1966 Rickenbacker 365 In Fireglo Finish
This Guitar Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks
In Very Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
Finish Shows Some Cosmetic Playwear Including Various Dings, Marks And Scratches Visible Throughout
Stripped Finish On Back As Shown
Made In USA
Maple Body
Maple / Walnut Neck With Bound Bubinga Fingerboard And Crushed Pearl Sharktooth Inlays
Original Toaster Pickups
Original Electronics And Wiring With Pots Dating To 1st Week ... more

1964 Rickenbacker 900 Fireglo Vintage Guitar w / Gig Bag

San Diego, California, 921**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2595

This Guitar Is Located At Our Brick'n'Mortar Store In Sa Diego, CA
1964 Rickenbacker 900 In Fireglo
In Very Good Overall Condition - Guitar Shows Nicks And Scratches From Playwear Throughout - Please See All Photos
Original Toaster Pickup And Electronincs
Original Frets In Very Good Condition - Lots Of Life In These Frets
Original Hardware
Switch Tip Went Missing In The Summer Of '92 And Was Never Seen Again
Short 21" Scale

Nut Width: 1 6 "
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Beautiful 1969 Rickenbacker 360 / 12 in Jetglo with hardshell case - Black

Harrisonville, Missouri, 647**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3495

Beautiful 1969 Rickenbacker 360 / 12 in Jetglo with hardshell case - Black

Description
Beautiful 1969 Rickenbacker 360 / 12 in Jetglo with hardshell case - Black
This amazing guitar is a legendary Rickenbacker 360 / 12 , 12 string electric guitar in the Jetglo finish. We got this from an estate and the condition on it is very good. These are actrual photos of the one you will get. This guitar carries the serial numbers I6 and 5766 on the jack plate so I ... more

1969 Rickenbacker Model 4000 Bass Mapleglo

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7195

Here's an original 1969 Rickenbacker Model 4000 in original Mapleglo finish
Bass sounds and plays just incredible! Super light and resonant. Tone is out of this world
Neck is nice and straight and true and plays great all the way up and down with classic Rickenbacker feel and tone
Features the original cast aluminum "gap tooth" bridge and see through thumb rest! Longer 1960s Rickenbacker headstock with Walnut wings
Original green bobbin Rickenbacker pickup has that warm, ... more

1987 Rickenbacker 360 / 12 string TUXEDO rare #7 out of 12 made

Carbondale, Illinois, 629**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5190

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1987 Rickenbacker 360 / 12 Tuxedo. This is #7 out of only 12 made. It does not have the original certificate, but it is numbered. It has a great playing neck with great frets. It's all original and 100% complete along with its original hardshell case. It's in very good condition with a few minor nicks + dings, some minor finish cracks, some finish cracked along the bass side of the neck joint and other cosmetic ... more

1975 Rickenbacker 4080 Double Neck Guitar / Bass Jetglo

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 180**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$24999

Just in is this beautiful 1975 Rickenbacker 4080 Jetglo

Quick Details

Make ?? Rickenbacker

Model ?? 4080

Year -1975

Color - Jetglo

Weight ?? 15 5lbs

Guitar neck measurements
Nut Width ?? 1 5 / 8??

Depth at 1st fret ?? 0 89??

Depth at 12th fret ?? 0 89 ??

Bass neck Measurements
Nut Width -1 5 / 8??

Depth at 1st fret ?? 0 95??

Depth at 12th fret ?? 0 97??

Case ?? Original Hardcase
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1989 Rickenbacker 381 / 12V69 Jetglo 12-string

Carbondale, Illinois, 629**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4390

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1989 Rickenbacker 381 / 12V69 in Jetglo. It has a great playing neck with great frets. It's all original with the exception of the later 12-saddle bridge and is 100% complete along with its original hardshell case. It looks great as the lacquer over the inlays and checkerboard binding has turned the color into what would now likely be called "Amber Jetglo" if the aging process was replicated. There are some minor... more

1977 Rickenbacker 360 / 12 Ruby Red Vintage 12-String Electric Guitar USA w / OHSC

Jacksonville, Florida, 322**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2997

Up for sale is a 1977 Rickenbacker 360 / 12 in Ruby Red ?? a stunning vintage 12-string in one of Rickenbacker??s rarer finishes. Born in September 1977 (Serial No. QI4138), this guitar delivers the unmistakable Ric jangle with beautiful vintage vibe and strong collector appeal
? Details:
?️ Model: Rickenbacker 360 / 12
? Year: 1977 (September build)
? Serial Number: QI4138
? Finish: Ruby Red (Rare)
??️ Weight: 7 lbs 13 oz
? Nut Width: 41 90 mm
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Rickenbacker 425 6 String Electric Guitar w / Factory Vibrato 1966 - Natural

Utica, New York, 135**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2900

Super cool, and rare. Plays nicely! Original toaster pickup sounds great! Functional and looks to be all original besides the knobs. The knobs are high quality and look the part. I have a video embedded into the listing with going through how the guitar functions and an idea of how it can sound. I would highly recommend watching it
The neck is very straight. It has some slight fret buzz on the lower frets that doesn??t come through when amplified. Action is nice. Pictures of frets are ... more

1966 Rickenbacker 365

Loveland, Ohio, 451**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7695

1967 Rickenbacker 365, Vivid Fireglo finish, Fantastic feeling neck, Two Toaster Top pickups, Shark fin inlays, Vibrola, Rick-O-Sound model, Sweet sounding, One owner, EC+, Original silver hard case.... more

1980 Rickenbacker 360 / 12 string OS / WB with Toaster / "Vintage" pickups WALNUT

Carbondale, Illinois, 629**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3390

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1980 Rickenbacker 360 / 12 O S. / WB in its original Walnut finish. The original pickups were replaced with this set of vintage "Toaster" pickups. It has a great playing neck with good frets. All other parts are original and it is 100% complete along with the original hardshell case. It's in good condition with nicks + dings, finish checking and other cosmetic wear. The guitar itself remains structurally sound ... more

Rickenbacker Bass 4001S 1981 Dot Neck

New Egypt, New Jersey, 085**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2400

Hello, You are looking at a rare 4001S Rick bass in mapleglo. The S stands for set neck. The Bass has a dot neck and mono output, no binding. The finish was removed from the fretboard at some point. There is a screw replaced in one of the tuners. This is by far the lightest Rick bass I have ever owned it weighs just over 8 lbs. It comes with an aftermarket hard shell case. I'd say the Bass may need a setup depending on your playing style. Bass plays and sounds great! It has strap locks on it so ... more

1966 Rickenbacker 325 Mapleglo Natural Vintage Electric Guitar w Original Case!

Lee's Summit, Missouri, 640**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7500

1966 Rickenbacker 325 Mapleglo Natural Vintage Electric Guitar w Original Case! John Lennon Beatles!
Here is a really cool Rickenbacker 325s from 1966 in original Mapleglo. This guitar is nice and original. It has already been gone through in the past and received a very good refret and neck reset in the past so it's not something you need to worry about yourself. The guitar plays well, looks great, and sounds very good. Comes with the original hardshell case as shown. Nice light ... more

1972 Rickenbacker 360 guitar

Cape Coral, Florida, 339**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2795

The 1972 Rickenbacker 360 guitar is a vintage electric guitar with a semi-hollow body made of maple in a unique Maple Glo color. It features a rosewood and maple neck, making it a stylish and high-quality choice for professional musicians. This right-handed guitar has a 6-string configuration and is part of the classic Rickenbacker brand, known for its durable construction and distinctive sound. Perfect for guitarists looking for a timeless piece of musical history to add to their collection, ... more