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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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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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

1970 Rickenbacker 360 / 12 string OS double bound LEFT-HANDED Jetglo

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

$18900

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this left-handed 1970 Rickenbacker 360 / 12 OS double bound in its original Jetglo finish. It has a great playing neck with great frets. All parts are original with the exception of the two screws for the tailpiece. It's also 100% complete along with its original silver hardshell case. The name "Heather" was painted in the outside of the case. This Old Style 360 / 12 looks great with some nicks + dings (some are ... more

1959 Rickenbacker 365 Capri, Fire-Glo finish

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

$12795

1959Rickenbacker 365 Capri, Fire-glo finish, Two inches thick, Double bound body, Early stove knobs, Shark Fin Pearl inlay, Double Gold guard, Amazing soundingtoaster pickups, Missing vibrato arm, Refret, Lively player, Cool axe! VG+, Originalhard case.... more

original 1967 Rickenbacker 4005 hollowbody BASS Fireglo w / CHECKERBOARD BINDING

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

$11900

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1967 Rickenbacker 4005 bass in its original Fireglo finish with checkerboard binding on the back of the body and crushed pearl inlay in the neck. It has a great playing neck with great frets. It's all original with the exception of the replaced wire for the bridge position pickup. It's also 100% complete along with its original hardshell case. It's in very good condition with some nicks + dings (some touched-up ... more

1979 Rickenbacker 4005 Jetglo Bass | Clean Vintage w Original Case

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

$9999

1979 Rickenbacker 4005 Jetglo Bass, Clean Vintage w Original Case
Collector-Grade! Here is a beautiful vintage 1979 Rickenbacker 4005 in Jetglo Black. The last of the original 4005's! This version sounds great with the same great construction but the hotter pickups versus the toasters. The condition is excellent. We can't really note any condition issues besides some light surface marks. These are hard to find but in this condition is even more difficult. Comes with the original ... more

1972 Rickenbacker 4001 Bass stunning Deep Fireglo Crushed Pearl Inlaid Bad Boy !

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

$8995

This is a very clean & extremely good looking dead original 1972 Rickenbacker 4001 Bass that has all the right stuff. Its Fireglo finish is deep & rich w / a cool factor that only the final ones had at the end of production is what this stunning ??Checkerboard?? bound bad boy exhibits ! Its 60??s type ??crushed Pearl?? triangular fingerboard inlays are so Ricky ! It??s got both its original ??Toaster?? rhythm & adjustable pole piece bridge pickups that sound insane. Its got pot codes... more

1967 Rickenbacker 450

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

$8595

1967 Rickenbacker 625 Fireglo finish, Crested wave body, Sparkle Inlays, Two Toaster pickups, Similar to Tom Petty??s, Nice playing, Wonderful tonality, EC, Original Silver hard case
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1967 Rickenbacker 4005 Vintage Semi-Hollow Bass, Mapleglo w / Figured Back, Case

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

$8200

Up for sale, a 1967 Rickenbacker 4005 bass in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. A rare vintage Ric bass with small production totals, the semi-hollow 4005 was only offered from 1965-71, with very few examples produced in Mapleglo
Featuring a carved maple body and heavily figured bubble maple back framed by zipper binding, the 4005's body is essentially an elongated version of Ric's 300 series guitars, complete with a bound rosewood ... more

1972 4001 Rickenbacker Bass Guitar. Great Christmas gift!

Hayward, Wisconsin, 548**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7800

Unveil your musical creativity with the 1972 Rickenbacker 4001 Electric Bass Guitar, a legendary choice for both players and collectors alike. Sporting a vibrant red body color, this four-string bass guitar embodies the iconic style and exceptional craftsmanship synonymous with the Rickenbacker brand The Model 4001 is known for its rich, warm sound and durable construction, making it a favorite for performances and studio sessions. An ideal gift for the music enthusiast or a seasoned musician, ... 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

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

1930's Rickenbacker Frying Pan Electro A-22 Lap steel

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

$7200

1930??s Rickenbacker Electro A-22, "Frying Pan" The firstelectric lap steel guitar, Thought of as the first commercially successfulelectric guitar, This has the logo spelling Rickenbacher and has a very lowserial number, Horse shoe pickup, Aluminum body, Truly a fine piece of musichistory!... 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

1966 Rickenbacker 330 / 12 Vintage 12 String Electric Guitar Fireglo w / Case

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

$7000

Up for sale, a 1966 Rickenbacker 330 / 12 in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. An ideal blend of originality and modern practicality, this 330 / 12 has recently received extensive work by Rickenbacker guru Larry Davis of Davis Guitar Works, with service including a neck reset to optimal angle, neck tenon reconstruction, and full refret.
The 330 / 12??s semi-hollow maple construction and X bracing delivers a smooth, authoritative ... more

1966 Rickenbacker 330 / 12 Vintage 12-String Electric Guitar Mapleglo w / Case

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

$7000

Up for sale, a 1966 Rickenbacker 330 / 12 in excellent condition and in perfect working order, finished in its original Mapleglo gloss and complete with a silver Ric hardshell case. A well-kept vintage Rickenbacker with a great neck angle, modern 12 saddle bridge for optimal intonation (original included) and a refret with medium / tall fretwire, this 330 / 12 is the perfect balance of originality and practical functionality. The guitar delivers plenty of treble articulation and cut, but also a ... more

Vintage Rickenbacker 4001 Mapleglo 1973

Brookfield, Wisconsin, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6999

Vintage Rickenbacker 4001 Mapleglo 1973
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Your eyes are not deceiving you - this is indeed a true vintage, 1973 Rickenbacker 4001 in exceptionally clean condition! Not only that, but it features the last of the highly desired specs, namely the "toaster top" neck pickup, the checkerboard body binding & the mother of pearl inlays that extend from edge to edge on the fingerboard. This beauty is truly an exceptionally ... more

1982 Rickenbacker 4003S-5 string Bass PROTOTYPE Jetglo

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

$6790

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1982 Rickenbacker prototype of the 4003S-5 string bass in its original Jetglo finish. It's labeled "4003-5 Special" inside the control cavity. This bass is featured on page 85 of The Rickenbacker Electric Bass book by Paul D. Boyer. It has a good playing neck with great frets. It's all original and 100% complete along with its original hardshell case. It has lots of nicks + dings, finish checking, some finish ... more

1934 Rickenbacker / Rickenbacher A-22 Frying Pan steel guitar early serial #0035

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

$6790

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1934 Rickenbacher A-22 Frying Pan Hawaiian Steel Guitar with a very early serial number #0035. The original tuning keys are included, but were replaced as one of the tuning gears had broken on one of the original strips. No additional holes were made. All other parts are original and the original hardshell case is included (replaced handle). It's missing 3 of the dot inlays in the neck and a loose red one is ... more

1967 Rickenbacker 610

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

$6495

1967 Rickenbacker 610, Hard to find solid body model, Fireglo finish, Two Toaster top pickups, Kluson tuners, Two tier pickguard, 24 75 inch scale length, Plays very nicely, Replaced Tailpiece and a few tiny screw holes beneath it, Overall a really fun clean guitar, EC, Nice original hard case.
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