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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RICKENBACKER GUITAR POLISHING CLOTH GENUINE YELLOW RARE CASE CANDY NEW

New Orleans, Louisiana, 701**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$40

GENUINE RICKENBACKER ACCESSORY RICKENBACKER GUITAR POLISHING CLOTH Rare Yellow Logo Cloth ?? Collector Case Candy OVERVIEW If you are viewing this listing, you likely already recognize just how uncommon this piece is Offered here is an exceptionally hard-to-find genuine Rickenbacker polishing cloth, finished in a vivid golden-yellow color with the bold black RIC Rickenbacker logo prominently printed on the front. RARE... view on ebay

Fujigen Aria Pro II Rickenbacker Type Bass Tuners w / Grommets - 1979

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, 838**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$200

Northwest Vintage Guitars brings you a set of Fujigen Aria Pro II Rickenbacker style bass tuners in perfect working order These are not the earlier Matsumoto tuners that degrade over time, these are high quality tuners that operate flawlessly and smoothly
We offer a 7 day money-back return on all used items Buy with confidence
All items are guaranteed to arrive in the condition as described, and a full refund will be issued if not Additionally, all our products are fully ... view on ebay

1966 Rickenbacker 450-12 vintage 12 string electric guitar

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

$4695

1966 Rickenbacker 450-12, Mapleglo finish, Solid Maple body, Two rich soundingtoaster pickups, Kluson Tuners, Light weight, Nicely set up, Great piece ofBeatles era gear, Nice clean guitar, EC, Non original hard case.
... view on ebay

Vintage 1960s Rickenbacker Brown M-8E Guitar Combo Amp and Speaker

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

$695

This Rickenbacker Electro Amp Model 8E is from the flower child era, the 1960s. This model is provided with a built in Jensen Speaker. It has a volume knob that also acts as an on and off switch. Some wear and tear but in good condition. Plays well offering a hypnotic tremolo with a mild, toothsome clean tone that can be ferocious, snarling crunch when cranked.... view on ebay

Vintage 1937 Rickenbacker Lap Steel Model 59 metal w Original Case Excellent

Somewhereville, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$985

Vintage 1937 Rickenbacher Lap Steel Model 59 with Original Case
The lap steel is completely all original and it is in exceptional condition. Very light signs of wear. This might actually have the original strings. One is missing
The pickup is powerful, the guitar has great tone as well as sustain. Volume control works cleanly and smoothly. Tuners work easily and accurately and hold tuning well. Two tuner stems are slightly bent but they work perfectly. The case is good as seen in photos. ... view on ebay

Fujigen Aria Pro II Rickenbacker Type Bass Knobs -1979

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, 838**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$60

Northwest Vintage Guitars presents a Fujigen Aria Pro II Rickenbacker Bass style knobs in excellent condition Knurled 6mm no set screw
We offer a 7 day money-back return on all used items Buy with confidence
All items are guaranteed to arrive in the condition as described, and a full refund will be issued if not Additionally, all our products are fully insured, and we will assist with any claims that may arise See the details on our Storefront
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Vintage GEM (Rickenbacker) Model TR7 Guitar Amplifier Amp Combo w / 10?? Speaker

Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, 082**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$300

Vintage GEM (Rickenbacker) Model TR7 Guitar Amplifier Amp Combo w / 10?? Speaker

Made in California!

Tested and works. Good vintage condition. Could use a better cleaning than I gave it.

17?? across x 15 5?? tall x 8?? deep.

Comes with the wires shown in the images.

Please review all the pictures and let me know if you have any questions.

Due to the nature of vintage electronics it is being sold as is.
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1980 Rickenbacker 450 / 12 Neck Through 12-String Vintage Electric Guitar w / Case

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

$3500

Up for sale, a 1980 Rickenbacker 450 / 12 in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and hangtag. The 450 / 12 is one of the more sparkly and chiming Rickenbacker models, given the one-piece aluminum compensated bridge that accentuates the top end zing and articulation of the strings. With a maple neck through body design and hardtail bridge, there's plenty of sustain and richness on tap, and the acoustic resonance of the ... view on ebay

1986 Rickenbacker 620 / 12 string Midnight Blue BT Black binding + hardware

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

$2890

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1986 Rickenbacker 620 / 12 in Midnight Blue with Black hardware and binding. It has a great playing neck with good frets. It's all original and 100% complete along with its original hardshell case. There are nicks + dings (some are touched-up), light belt buckle wear on the back of the body and other cosmetic wear including two small very minor cracks in the pickguard running out from the treble volume knob. The ... view on ebay

Rickenbacker Rick-O-Sound Break Out Box Rare Bass Trable Splitter OEM

Fountain Valley, California, 927**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$399

Item in very clean condition no looseness within the box item sold as is

original Rickenbacker Rick-O-Sound stereo Splitter box

Carefully curated items and all original. Please see pictures for condition where I will point out flaws. Reasonable offers considered! Feel free to ask any questions and check out my other items!
I like rare and vintage paperwork, photos, toys, clothes, textiles and oddities!
SHIPPING: Tracking will be provided and will ship out ... view on ebay

Rickenbacker 4003s Electric Bass 1982 Vintage Bass Guitar Serial VI2474

Glastonbury, Connecticut, 060**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4000

See photos for condition this lot includes

A bag of strings

Original invoice

Picks

8 tone knobs

Rickenbacker guitar book with the different models in it

An Allen key

Limited warranty paper

And hardshell case that the guitar was found in

See photos for condition this guitar has chips dents and and more see photos

Both of the latches on the ends of the case are twisted sideways ... view on ebay

Rickenbacker B-16 4x10 Tube Combo Amp ?? 1960s Vintage ?? Owned by G E. Smith

Woodbury, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1300

Rickenbacker B-16 4x10 Tube Combo Amp ?? 1960s Vintage ?? Owned by G E. Smith
Own a piece of rock history with this Rickenbacker Supersonic B-16 4x10 tube combo, a cult-classic amplifier previously owned by legendary guitarist G E. Smith. Known for delivering rich, harmonically complex tube tone, the B-16 combines vintage warmth with stage-ready punch, making it a true collector??s gem for guitarists, studios, and enthusiasts alike
This amp features four 10?? speakers??two Fender Eminence... view on ebay

Rare Fandel 330 (Rickenbacker Copy) Bass Guitar Parts

West Danville, Vermont, 058**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$60

These Rare Fandel 330 (Rickenbacker Copy) Bass Guitar Parts are for a semi-hollow electric bass guitar model that is designed to replicate the classic look and sound of a Rickenbacker 330
Only the parts included in the photos are available, they include, 1 Pickguard, 3knobs, 1 Bridge and 1 Tailpiece.... view on ebay

Rickenbacker 4001 Bass Guitar White 1974 Road Worn

Benicia, California, 945**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3499

Authentic 1974 Rickenbacker 4001 featuring the iconic cresting wave body shape and a white finish that has aged to a vintage creamy yellow. Classic deluxe appointments including a bound rosewood fingerboard with triangle 'sharkfin' inlays and the signature Rick-O-Sound stereo output jacks. Shows heavy cosmetic play wear consistent with age, including finish checking, various chips, and significant finish loss on the back of the neck. The pickguard has been replaced. Tuners have been replaced ... view on ebay

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.... view on ebay

1965 Rickenbacker 360 / 12 12-string Maplglo get all those Beatle & McGuinn tones.

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

$7495

This is a very cool & rare 1965 Rickenbacker 360 / 12 that was 1 of the most famous guitars ever recorded. This Rick features a stunning Mapleglo lacquer finish. This 61 year old Rickenbacker was their 1st attempt at the new rounded carved top version & it is quite impressive. Tonally, there??s nothing that can match the iconic jangle, chime, and shimmer of the Rickenbacker 12 string design, and there??s plenty of warmth and sonic variety available between the two original ??Toaster?? ... view on ebay

1967 Rickenbacker 345 Jetglo

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

$7190

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1967 Rickenbacker 345 in its original Jetglo finish. It has a good playing neck with great frets. It's all original with the exception of the replaced larger pickguard. It is also 100% complete along with its original hardshell case (one hinge on the handle is damaged). This 345 is in very good condition with some minor nicks + dings and other cosmetic wear. Everything remains structurally sound with no cracks, ... view on ebay

Rickenbacker set from their museum 1960s / 80s w / sequential serial #s 370 365 375

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

$19500

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this set of Rickenbacker guitars that were purchased directly from their museum during the 1980s. The guitars themselves were built and finished in the 1960s, then completed by Rickenbacker in the '80s with mostly the parts that were current stock at that time. The Fireglo 365 was built in 1967 while the 370 and 375 were built in 1968. They all have checkerboard binding. They were all given sequential serial numbers ... view on ebay

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, ... view on ebay

1968 Rickenbacker 4001 "Mono" Bass original Bill of Sale 1 of a kind "Dead Mint"

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

$27495

The Rickenbacker 4001 is a landmark in design to many bass players that appreciates vintage gear. To say many famous players used them just think of Paul McCartney, Chris Squire & Geddy Lee to name a few. This is a very clean & extremely Minty all original 1968 Rickenbacker 4001 Bass that has all the right stuff. It??s a very rare pre-stereo ??Mono?? example & perhaps the cleanest example extant. Its famous Fireglo finish is deep & rich w / a cool factor that only Rickenbacker ... view on ebay