1967 Rickenbacker 366/12 Convertible 12-String Semihollow Electric Guitar

Overview: This is the first time a "comb" Rickenbacker has appeared in-shop. We've had a number of their 12-strings come through for both sale and repairs, but never one with the "comb" before. This "convertible" model allows for quick switching between a 12-string sound and a 6-string sound by engaging the "comb" and pulling-down 6 of the strings towards the body. It feels a little weird to play, at first, but the more you play it the more you get used to changing it up this way. It's pretty hip to be able to switch like this on the fly from typical Ricki 6 and 12 sounds and creative folks can switch to removing the lower-octave strings instead and getting a third option of "Nashville stringing" as well.

All that aside, this is a '60s Ricki -- it's a high-quality, gorgeous instrument, with stand-out looks and a stand-out sound. If you don't mind the skinny, rock-and-roll-style neck, you will never be unhappy with an old Ricki like this. This one has some swap-outs to make it more of a player's guitar (individually-adjustable saddles, more modern frets, bigger side dots) and they make the instrument a heck of a lot more practical to modern hands.

Repairs included: Jose gave it a level/dress of the frets and a good, thorough setup. It's playing spot-on and ready to go.

• Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz
• Scale length: 24 3/4"
• Nut width: 1 9/16"
• Neck shape: medium C
• Board radius: 7 1/4"
• Depth at first fret: 13/16"
• Depth at seventh fret: 7/8"
• Body width: 14 5/8"
• Body depth: 1 3/8"
• Body wood: maple
• Bridge: 12-saddle adjustable
• Fretboard: rosewood
• Neck wood: maple
• Pickups: 2x toaster single coils
• Action height at 12th fret: 1/16” overall (fast, spot-on)
• String gauges: 42w-9 Stringjoy balanced-tension
• Truss rod: adjustable (2 of them)
• Neck relief: straight
• Fret style: refretted -- medium

Condition notes: Much of this guitar is original and it's relatively clean for an old fella. It has larger side dots that were added up to the 12th fret at some point. The bridge looks to me like a newer unit as it has 12 individually-adjustable saddles and these usually came with 6. It's been refretted (well!) with more modern, medium stock. There's wear from playing to the finish on the bass-side, lower-bout top edge. There's similar wear to the treble-side, lower-bout, back edge. There are light scratches here and there and some finish checking here and there, too, throughout, but mostly it looks grand. The back of the neck has a bunch of finish wear in first position.

It comes with: It has an old Ricki hard case!

Consignor tag: DCHP