Rickenbacker Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

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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1982 Rickenbacker 4001 Vintage Neck Through Bass Burgundyglo w / Case

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3600

Up for sale, a 1982 Rickenbacker 4001 in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. This 4001 boasts a Burgundyglo gloss finish, a rare custom color which hasn??t been offered by Rickenbacker in decades. Featuring neck through maple body construction, this Rickenbacker offers distinctive midrange-forward growl and broad thump via the Hi-Gain pickup pair. Weighing 9lbs 12oz, this 4001 has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with 45-100 roundwound strings, ... more

1971 Rickenbacker 331 Light Show Jetglo

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$21599

Up for sale is an insanely cool and fairly rare 1971 Rickenbacker 331 Light Show in its original Jetglo finish. This guitar is a total show-stopper and is a current shop favorite. On top of being a wild looking guitar it sounds amazing and is safe to say it is a must have for any Rickenbacker collector. The light feature is fully functional and the original transformer is included and also fully functional. A period correct case is included that is a good fit, but does not appear original to the... more

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

1967 Rickenbacker 425 Fireglo w / a rare Boyd Vibrato & it's 1 of a kind & Minty !

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5995

This is a very cool perhaps a 1-off Rickenbacker 425 from 1967, a very rare & special ordered example of what George Harrison played during their earliest days. This is an original 425 model in a factory Fireglo finish w / 1 pickup, a very unusual "Boyd Vibrato" Tremolo system not seen on many Ricks w / a large White pickgard specially cut to go round this Trem unit w / a matching truss rod cover. There is no Rick serial # as it was always engraved on the stock 425 bridge plates, but this is... more

Rickenbacker Vintage 1977 4001 4- String Bass -USA Mapleglo 9lbs 9oz w / OHSC

Huntington Station, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3399

Here we have a vintage Rickenbacker 4001 4- string bass. Made in the USA in 1977. Serial number is QL 5497. This 4001 is a perfect example of the serious quality and sound you get from an ol Rick! The finish is Mapleglo. Classic setup with two pickups, Volume and Tone for each pickup, and a 3- way toggle switch. Mono or Rick-O-Sound outputs. This 4001 weighs 9lbs 9oz. It comes with its original hard case. The case is in good shape with all latches and hinges working. There are some ... more

Rickenbacker - 4001 - 1978

Asbury, New Jersey, 088**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5000

rickenbacker 4001 . Condition is Used. Shipped with UPS Ground.... more

1968 Rickenbacker 360 Fireglo Vintage Semi-Hollow Guitar w / Case, Toaster Tops

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5500

Up for sale, a 1968 Rickenbacker 360 in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. An quintessential example of the "new style" 360 body with rounded edges on top and checkerboard binding framing the back, first introduced in the mid-60s, this Rickenbacker features a gloss Fireglo finish and a pair of Toaster Top pickups.
The 360's semi-hollow construction delivers a natural warmth and breadth, balanced by the articulation and treble detail ... more

1969 Rickenbacker 375 Mapleglo Vintage Hollowbody Electric w Original Case 3

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

$4750

1969 Rickenbacker 375 Mapleglo Vintage Hollowbody Electric w Original Case 3 Toaster Pickups!
Here is a very cool 1960's Rickenbacker 375MG with 3 toaster pickups and vibrato. This guitar is nice and original besides a pro refret in the past and top part of pickguard is missing. Also, it looks like the binding shrunk a little in the usual waist areas and was reglued in the past. The guitar plays well, has that old Byrds Roger McGuinn vibe but in a 6-string, and sounds very good. The... more

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

rickenbacker 1979 4001 bass fireglo

New Lenox, Illinois, 604**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4500

This Rickenbacker electric bass guitar is a vintage 1979 Fireglo model with a solid body type and 4 string configuration. It is a right-handed instrument made by the well-known brand Rickenbacker. This model 4001 bass guitar is highly sought after by musicians and collectors alike, and is perfect for those who appreciate the classic sound of a high-quality bass guitar. Whether you're a professional musician looking for the perfect instrument for your gigs, or a collector looking to add a piece ... more

1962 Rickenbacker 460 Fireglo w / original hardshell case

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

$3890

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1962 Rickenbacker 460 in its original brilliant Fireglo finish. It has a great playing neck with good frets. It's all original with the exception of the white switch tip and an aftermarket bridge cover. The original hardshell case is included and has some damage on one end. Just above the nut on the headstock there are several small screw holes from a type of string tree that was installed at one time. Some of ... more

Rare Vintage 1973 Rickenbacker 4001 Bass Guitar In Mapleglo

Mesa, Arizona, 852**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6999

Rare vintage 1973 Rickenbacker 4001 4 string bass guitar in mapleglo with checkerboard binding. It is in nice condition for its age, overflowing with mojo, reminiscent of the Fender custom shop relic models. I have owned this bass since the mid 1990s and it has been in my collection ever since, and has never been gigged while in my possession. The bass has 20 frets with the characteristic shark tooth inlays on the coated rosewood fingerboard, and the frets show a little wear on the lower 3-4 ... more

Vintage 1960s Rickenbacker M-8 E Guitar Combo Amp

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

$495

Located At Our Brick'n'Mortar Store In San Diego, CA
Vintage 1960s Rickenbacker M-8 E Amp
In Good Condition
Original Iron
Upgraded Jensen P8R Speaker
3-Prong Grounded Power Cable
Functioning As Intended
... more

Vintage Rickenbacker TR100 Solid State Guitar Amp - Powers on - Parts Repair

Flushing, New York, 113**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$225

Vintage Rickenbacker TR100 solid-state guitar amplifier, made in the mid-1970s. This is a large, heavy combo amp from Rickenbacker??s TR series, known for their distinctive sound and robust construction
Condition / Functionality:
The amp powers on, however when tested with a guitar no sound was produced. No further testing has been performed. As such, this amplifier is being sold AS IS for parts or repair. It may need service, repair, or component replacement before it will function ... more

Vintage 1972 Rickenbacker Electric Bass Model 4001 tc 839 Fireglow

South Gate, California, 902**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7499

This was my father??s, he??s kept it in the best shape since the 70s when he got it but now he??s gone.... more

1974 rickenbacker 480 with orig case

Roswell, New Mexico, 882**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3000

1974 rickenbacker 480 with orig case this guitar is in realy good condirion the chrome tail and hardware is real nice the finish is goo .its in good condition .. the 2 trus rods are missing . and need and can be replaced .174 from the uk . it is not a hard job they just slid back in. it happens on thes guitars .it had one trus rod i took it out .FOR PARTS ONLY NO RETURNS .NEEDS REPAIR AND SHIPS TO THE .USA ONLY .... more

1974 Rickenbacker Bass w / HSC! -LL

Mesquite, Texas, 751**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3500

Item: 1974 Rickenbacker Bass w / HSC!
Description: You are purchasing a 1974 Rickenbacker Bass with a Hard Shell Case!This Bass Guitar is good condition Plays and sounds good Has some wear and tear due to normal usage The Case is in good shape too Please ask any questions before buying if you have any Shipping: $120 00 shipping to the Lower 48 States! We ship overseas. Overseas shipping prices will vary. Overseas buyers pay their own import taxes Payment: We accept Paypal for... more

1979 Rickenbacker 4001 Stereo Bass Guitar

Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3500

Missing one volume knob and pickup guard
... more

Rickenbacker Electro M-12 Guitar Amplifier Vintage 1930s

Winchester, California, 925**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$850

FOR SALE: 1930s Rickenbacker M-12 Amplifier
Amp is shown here alongside a Fender Acoustasonic Strat to give a sense of its size. The Ric M-12 is in great shape for being 80+ years old. Everything is original except the tubes. I haven??t used it recently, but did use it for a few small shows and it worked fine, however, it is being sold as-is due to its age.
Leo Fender used to repair Ric amps at his TV repair shop, which probably inspired and gave him the blueprint for his Fender amps. ... more

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