Rickenbacker 365 Fireglo 1965

Description

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Summary

Finish: Original finish.

Body Material: Maple

Top Material: Maple

Body Details: Maple back, sides, and top. A small crack as been repaired between the bridge pickup route and the bridge mounting plate.

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Profile: U

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .862″, 12th fret .888″

Fingerboard Radius: 7.25″

Nut Width: 1-9/16″

Scale Length: 24 5/8″

Neck Details: Three-piece maple neck with bound, finished Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. The neck is slightly underset. The tuning machine post holes have been modified to fit the non original Schaller tuners.

Electronics: Original electronics and pickups. Stereo and mono outputs with three-position selector switch, and dedicated volume and tone controls for each pickup. A blend control is available for the mono output to blend the bridge pickup and neck pickups in the up switch position. The pot codes date to 1965.

Pickup Measurements: Neck 7.00K, Bridge 6.95K

Hardware: The tuners have been replaced, as well as one of the bridge pickup standoff screws. All other hardware is original. The original tuning machines are included in the case. The bridge cover is missing.

Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz

Cosmetic Condition: This guitar is in good condition with moderate wear from age and use. The finish is faded and hazy. There are scratches and finish blemishes throughout. Some buckle rash is present on the back of the body. The hardware has a strong patina.

Modifications/Repairs: The tuners have been replaced, as well as one of the bridge pickup standoff screws. The tuning machine post holes have been modified to fit the non original Schaller tuners. A small crack as been repaired between the bridge pickup route and the bridge mounting plate.

Serial Number: EH425

Tech Notes: The neck is slightly underset but the guitar plays well with medium action. The frets are medium width and low, with moderate wear. The serial number and pot codes date to 1965.

Case Details: Original Hardshell Case