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 Electro Swing Steel Lap Guitar

Clio, Michigan, 484**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1500

The Rickenbacker Electro Swing Steel Lap Guitar is an electric lap guitar known for its vintage appeal and unique swing steel sound. With the renowned Rickenbacker brand behind it, this instrument is sure to cater to musicians seeking a distinctive and classic sound. Its electric design allows for versatile playing styles and tonal options, making it a prized choice for vintage musical instrument enthusiasts and lap & steel guitar players alike.... view on ebay

1930s Rickenbacker Silver Hawaiian Model NS 100 Lap Steel - Rickenbacher

Los Angeles, California, 900**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1000

1930s Rickenbacker Silver Hawaiian lap steel.
Appears all original. Has player wear throughout, but no dings or dents. Sounds amazing!
Includes original case.
Please see our other items
... view on ebay

Rickenbacker Electro Swing Steel Lap Guitar

Clio, Michigan, 484**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1500

Rickenbacker Electro Swing Steel Lap Guitar.... view on ebay

1982 Rickenbacker 360 / 12 WB OS Body 12-String Fireglo, Near-Mint w / Case

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

$3500

Up for sale, a 1982 Rickenbacker 360 / 12BWB in showroom clean condition, complete with the original hardshell case and warranty card. Part of Rickenbacker's Beatles-inspired B-Series, the 360 / 12BWB was Rickenbacker's first stab at a vintage reissue replicating the specs of George Harrison's 1963 360 / 12, yet with a few unique tweaks exclusive to this model. Produced in small quantities from 1982-84, the 360 / 12BWB pairs a double-bound 360 / 12 "OS" (Old Style) body with a distinctive ... view on ebay

1956 Rickenbacker Combo 400 Blonde Finish w / OHSC

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

$6495

1956 Rickenbacker Combo 400
This Guitar Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks
In Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
Original Blond Finish Shows Heavy Checking And Some Cosmetic Play Wear, Including Various Dings, Marks And Scratches Visible Throughout
Felt On Back Shows Common Deterioration From Age
Recent Professional Luthier Setup And Service
Made In USA
Maple Neck Core 'Tulip' Body With Maple Wings
Bubinga Fingerboard, Original Frets In Good Playable Condition... view on ebay

1975 Rickenbacker 4001 Burgundyglo

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

$4319

Up for sale is a 1975 Rickenbacker 4001 in its original Burgundyglo finish. Old Ric's just do it better! This one is a killer and resonant bass that captures all of the magic of a great 70's 4001. This one comes to us in very good condition showing some checking and wear on the finish along with a few scattered nicks, dings, and chips. All of this in my opinion is truly honest play wear and nothing seems out of character for a bass of this age. When we got this one it needed some love, both ... view on ebay

Rickenbacker 4003 Left Handed 1982 Burgundyglo Rare

Frisco, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4100

Extremely rare example 1982 transitional year 4001 / 4003 in a very rare factory color burgundyglo also with a rare factory option, wavy Grover tuners. 2 piece 80s guard. Not many leftys out there in this configuration. Bass is basically in mint condition, finish still very nice. No checking of any kind. All original, pots and pickups. Pots are super clean. There??s a small smudge area on the back of the neck I took pictures of. Neck is straight, truss rods are in great shape. Nice playability ... view on ebay

Rare 1960s vintage Rickenbacker steel guitar model 59

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, 378**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$500

The rare 1960s vintage Rickenbacker steel guitar model 59 is a highly sought-after electric lap and steel guitar from the renowned brand, Rickenbacker. Known for its unique sound and playability, this model 59 features a steel body and a versatile electric pickup, making it ideal for a wide range of musical styles. With its vintage charm and historical significance in the world of musical instruments, the 1960s Rickenbacker steel guitar model 59 is a prized possession for collectors and ... view on ebay

1990 Rickenbacker 330 BT Mapleglo w / Black hardware

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

$2590

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1990 Rickenbacker 330 BT (Black Trim) in Mapleglo with Black hardware. It has a great playing neck with good frets. It's all original and 100% complete along with its original hardshell case. It's in EXCELLENT condition with some worn hardware and other extremely minor surface wear. Everything remains structurally sound with no cracks, breaks or repairs. All electronics work and sound great
We are happy to ... view on ebay

1973 Rickenbacker Model 4001 Mapleglo With Checkerboard Binding Original pickups

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4495

Here is an original 1973 Rickenbacker Model 4001 in original Mapleglo finish with Checkerboard Binding
Bass plays fantastic with a good, straight neck and a good low action, no buzz or issues
Original pickups have that classic vintage Rickenbacker percussive tone a la Chris Squier, the Beatles, and Geddy Lee
The bridge has been replaced with a Hipshot or similar Rickenbacker replacement so it plays particularly well and intonation is spot on. Tuners are Schallers which keep it ... view on ebay

1970s Vintage rickenbacker Guitar PROJECT Electric Bass Guitar

Asbury Park, New Jersey, 077**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1000

Found in the attic of a local estate, please examine all the photographs, it has extensive damage, a restoration project, measurements are in the photos.
... view on ebay

1977 Rickenbacker 4001 Bass Jetglo

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

$3390

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1977 Rickenbacker 4001 in its original Jetglo finish. It has a great playing neck with great frets. It's all original with the exception of two new Rickenbacker thumbscrews for the mute (not seen in the photos, but included) and is 100% complete with the exception of the handrest / pickup cover. The original hardshell case is included. It's in very good condition with minor nicks + dings, a small area of belt ... view on ebay

1981 Rickenbacker 4001SB Vintage Bass Walnut w / Toaster Top & Case, 4001S

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

$4400

Up for sale, a 1981 Rickenbacker 4001SB in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and owner??s manual. An exceedingly rare custom color example, the 4001SB was Rickenbacker's first reissue bass loosely inspired by Sir Paul's 4001 with a Toaster Top pickup, contoured body, unbound neck with dot inlay and a "Walnut" gloss finish (a similar burst was later reissued as Montezuma Brown)
With absolutely tiny production totals from... view on ebay

Rickenbacker 360 / 12 Semi-Hollow 12 String Electric Guitar Mapleglo Vintage 1980

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

$2495

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Ships within the Contiguous USA via UPS Ground or FedEx for FREE
Cosmetic Condition-Very good, showing light wear with a few minor nicks, scratches and some hardware oxidation.
Neck-straight with low action, frets are in great shape.
Weight-8 pounds
Comes with the original hardshell case No. Frets: 21Scale Length: 62 9 cm (24 3 / 4??)Neck Width at Nut: 41 4 mm (1 63??)Neck Width at 12th Fret: 49 05 mm (1 .931??)Crown... view on ebay

Vintage 1977 Rickenbacker 4001 Neck Through Bass Mapleglo, 100% Original w HSC

Chicago, Illinois, 606**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2995

Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A fantastic
A killer 1977 Rickenbacker 4001 in original MapleGlo Finish!
Just in on trade is this fantastic vintage 4001. It's 100% factory original. It plays, functions and - most importantly - SOUNDS great. This is the best price on a 70's MapleGlo 4001 anywhere on the market. This one shows it's signs of use and play-wear - honest and well-earned wear - but nothing denoting abuse or hard living just honest wear... view on ebay

1957 Rickenbacker Combo 400 Montezuma Brown

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

$4649

Up for sale is a killer 1957 Rickenbacker Combo 400 in a well worn and oxidized Montezuma Brown finish. The finish on this guitar is odd as it almost looks as though the original body finish was painted over and then has worn through. Either way, it's incredibly cool and unique looking. Electronics, neck finish, parts and guard are all stock. Very cool and lovely early Ric!
Some fun facts for your next bar trivia night:
- The Rickenbacker Combo 400 was introduced in ... view on ebay

Rickenbacker 4001 / 3 Wiring harness w / Vintage Tone Control - Stereo / Mono Outputs

Kansas City, Missouri, 641**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$132

Wiring Harness for Rickenbacker 4001 / 4003 Basses w / Vintage Tone Option

I built this harness using components from many of the same suppliers that Rickenbacker also uses, and optimized it for use with the stock Hi-Gain, RIHS, or Toaster pickups. The main tone caps are Sprague 047uF spec units, while the pickup selector is made by Switchcraft. Unlike the factory harness, these pots are within 10% of rated spec, and matched in pairs to within 1% of each other. The neck pickup ... view on ebay

Vintage 1974 Rickenbacker 4001 Natural Electric Bass Guitar With Hard Shell Case

Santa Barbara, California, 931**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3500

The Vintage 1974 Rickenbacker 4001 Natural Electric Bass Guitar is a high-quality, professional-grade instrument perfect for right-handed players. With a solid maple body and neck, this classic bass guitar features 20 frets and a rosewood fretboard for exceptional sound and playability. The natural body color and hard shell case add to its vintage appeal, making it a timeless piece for any musician seeking a top-notch bass guitar from a renowned brand like Rickenbacker. Made in the United States... view on ebay

1967 Rickenbacker 366 / 12 Convertible 12 / 6 String Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar

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

$6895

1967 Rickenbacker 366 / 12 Convertible 12 / 6 String Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Fireglo w / OHSC
This Guitar Is In Very Good Condition With Some Minor Aesthetic Imperfections Such As Some Small Dings On The Front And Scratches On The Back (See Photos)
Located At IVG Orange
Comb System Works As Intended
Original Pickups And Electronics
Original Frets In Excellent Condition
Original Hardware
Weighs In At 7lbs 9oz
Nut Width: 1 64 "
Neck Depth: .88 "
... view on ebay

Circa 1950 's Rickenbacker Model G 7-String Lap Steel Guitar w / OHSC

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

$2295

This Is Located At Our Brick And Mortar Store In San Diego, CA
Circa 1950's Rickenbacker Model G 7-String
In Very Good Condition Overall - Please See All Photos
Original Pickup And Electronics
One Changed Tuning Machine - Original Hardware Otherwise
Weighs In At: 8 Pounds 6 Ounces
Comes With The Original Hardshell Case Shown In Photos
The 1950s Rickenbacker Model G Lap Steel is a classic vintage instrument from one of the pioneering names in electric guitar history. ... view on ebay