1968 Rickenbacker 360/12 Burgundyglo RARE Roger McGuinn Signed

1968 Rickenbacker 360/12 Burgundyglo RARE Roger McGuinn Signed VIDEO DESCRIPTION This iconic guitar is signed by Roger McGuinn, famous member of The Byrds who popularized this model of guitar. Here is a great article from American Songwriter that discusses McGuinn's use of the Rickenbacker 360-12: https://americansongwriter.com/legendary-guitars-roger-mcguinns-rickenbacker-360-12-370-12/. The Burgundyglo finish is extremely rare on the 360/12, we have not been able to find another guitar with this finish in our research anywhere on the internet, not even a single photo. *PLEASE NOTE* Although we believe the signature is genuine we are not an expert on signatures and cannot make any guarantees to its authenticity. SETUP & INSPECTED BY OUR TECH TEAM All of our guitars come with a FREE professional setup to a comfortable action as specified by that instrument’s manufacturer. Our setups always include inspection of (and necessary adjustment to): action, intonation, tremolo angle, truss rod, frets, nut, bridge, and more. We can accommodate special setup requests - additional charges and/or shipping delays of 1-2 business days could occur. INDIVIDUALLY PHOTOGRAPHED After 15 years of innovation in our photography process, Ish Guitars has developed a way to get you the most accurate true-to-life color of every instrument we sell. We never embellish, oversaturate, or misrepresent our images, so that your buying experience can be as much like visiting our showroom as possible. Keep in mind that various computer screens can show colors a bit differently, so the color on your screen may not match the real thing perfectly no matter how hard we try. Also, unless otherwise noted, we individually list and photo every piece of gear that comes through our doors. We have detailed photos of the electronics, fretboard, under a blacklight, etc. but can not upload due to photo limits. Please message if you would you like to see the photos! HEAR A LIVE DEMO Experience our innovative Video Appointment service! Connect withour Gear Experts to hear this instrument played live over Zoom and receive one-on-one guidance. Contact us to schedule your appointment! SPECS Weight: 7.7lbs Case: Original Hardshell Case Year: 1968 Cosmetic Condition: Very good. The guitar has scratching and some dings throughout on the top, back , sides, and headstock. There is a good amount of buckle rash on the back of the guitar as well as a small finish crack near the volute that is stable. The hardware shows a bit of wear/tarnishing to be expected from an instrument from the 1960s. TECH NOTES: Finish crack on back of neck base of headstock appears perfectly stable. Set up low and comfortable to play good intonation everything functions properly (truss rod, saddles, etc). Clear-coated over the signature on the back. It is NOT a finished crack. Clear coat could be peeled off at the line. Bridge Pickup Impedance: 8.32K Neck Pickup Impedance: 7.97K Nut Width: Just shy of 1 11/16 12th Fret Width: 1.93" Depth at Nut: .8425" Depth at 12th: .855" Fretboard Radius: 7.25" (however the ends of the fretboard are rolled quite deeply) Truss Rod Action: single (two rods) Fret Size/Shape: medium narrow width, short height Neck Profile: slim comfortable neck Pot Markings: (3279 or 31056) and 137.6808

1968 Rickenbacker 360/12 Burgundyglo RARE Roger McGuinn Signed

1968 Rickenbacker 360/12 Burgundyglo RARE Roger McGuinn Signed

VIDEO

DESCRIPTION

This iconic guitar is signed by Roger McGuinn, famous member of The Byrds who popularized this model of guitar. Here is a great article from American Songwriter that discusses McGuinn's use of the Rickenbacker 360-12: https://americansongwriter.com/legendary-guitars-roger-mcguinns-rickenbacker-360-12-370-12/. 

The Burgundyglo finish is extremely rare on the 360/12, we have not been able to find another guitar with this finish in our research anywhere on the internet, not even a single photo. 

*PLEASE NOTE* Although we believe the signature is genuine we are not an expert on signatures and cannot make any guarantees to its authenticity.

SETUP & INSPECTED BY OUR TECH TEAM

All of our guitars come with a FREE professional setup to a comfortable action as specified by that instrument’s manufacturer. Our setups always include inspection of (and necessary adjustment to): action, intonation, tremolo angle, truss rod, frets, nut, bridge, and more. We can accommodate special setup requests - additional charges and/or shipping delays of 1-2 business days could occur.

INDIVIDUALLY PHOTOGRAPHED

After 15 years of innovation in our photography process, Ish Guitars has developed a way to get you the most accurate true-to-life color of every instrument we sell. We never embellish, oversaturate, or misrepresent our images, so that your buying experience can be as much like visiting our showroom as possible. Keep in mind that various computer screens can show colors a bit differently, so the color on your screen may not match the real thing perfectly no matter how hard we try. Also, unless otherwise noted, we individually list and photo every piece of gear that comes through our doors.

We have detailed photos of the electronics, fretboard, under a blacklight, etc. but can not upload due to photo limits. Please message if you would you like to see the photos!

HEAR A LIVE DEMO

Experience our innovative Video Appointment service! Connect with
our Gear Experts to hear this instrument played live over Zoom and receive one-on-one guidance. Contact us to schedule your appointment!

SPECS

Weight: 7.7lbs

Case: Original Hardshell Case

Year: 1968

Cosmetic Condition: Very good.  The guitar has scratching and some dings throughout on the top, back , sides, and headstock.  There is a good amount of buckle rash on the back of the guitar as well as a small finish crack near the volute that is stable.  The hardware shows a bit of wear/tarnishing to be expected from an instrument from the 1960s.  

TECH NOTES:

Finish crack on back of neck base of headstock appears perfectly stable.

Set up low and comfortable to play good intonation everything functions properly (truss rod, saddles, etc).

Clear-coated over the signature on the back. It is NOT a finished crack. Clear coat could be peeled off at the line.

Bridge Pickup Impedance: 8.32K

Neck Pickup Impedance: 7.97K

Nut Width: Just shy of 1 11/16     

12th Fret Width: 1.93"

Depth at Nut: .8425"     

Depth at 12th: .855"

Fretboard Radius: 7.25" (however the ends of the fretboard are rolled quite deeply)

Truss Rod Action: single (two rods)     

Fret Size/Shape: medium narrow width, short height

Neck Profile: slim comfortable neck

Pot Markings: (3279 or 31056) and 137.6808

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