Visit, call, or ask for a hands-on look before you buy.

Imperial Vintage Guitars Vintage instruments, honestly represented
Search Cart 0
Menu
Menu

Call a store

Search the collection
A teal electric guitar with a large gold pickguard and two black control knobs rests in an open brown case with red velvet lining.
01 / 22A teal electric guitar with a large gold pickguard and two black control knobs rests in an open brown case with red velvet lining.
A teal guitar with a gold pickguard, two black knobs, and a jack, resting in a red velvet case.
02 / 22A teal guitar with a gold pickguard, two black knobs, and a jack, resting in a red velvet case.
The Cloverfield Green guitar, with a light wood neck and headstock, rests in a red velvet-lined case, viewed from the back.
03 / 22The Cloverfield Green guitar, with a light wood neck and headstock, rests in a red velvet-lined case, viewed from the back.
Rear view of the Cloverfield Green guitar, showing the light wood neck, large grey backplate, and metal output jack.
04 / 22Rear view of the Cloverfield Green guitar, showing the light wood neck, large grey backplate, and metal output jack.
A tarnished metal guitar bridge plate with six string slots and six small metal string saddles.
05 / 22A tarnished metal guitar bridge plate with six string slots and six small metal string saddles.
Full top-down view of the guitar's chrome tailpiece with six string slots and six small metal inserts, showing minor surface scratches.
06 / 22Full top-down view of the guitar's chrome tailpiece with six string slots and six small metal inserts, showing minor surface scratches.
Close-up of the guitar's headstock, showing the light wood grain, six metal tuners, and a yellow nameplate with black lettering.
07 / 22Close-up of the guitar's headstock, showing the light wood grain, six metal tuners, and a yellow nameplate with black lettering.
Rear view of the light brown wooden headstock and neck, showing six metal open-gear tuners with trapezoidal plates and clover-shaped buttons.
08 / 22Rear view of the light brown wooden headstock and neck, showing six metal open-gear tuners with trapezoidal plates and clover-shaped buttons.
Close-up of the Cloverfield Green body and gold pickguard, showing the neck pickup, toggle switch, and input jack.
09 / 22Close-up of the Cloverfield Green body and gold pickguard, showing the neck pickup, toggle switch, and input jack.
Close-up of the Cloverfield Green guitar body with a gold pickguard, two black control knobs, and a chrome output jack.
10 / 22Close-up of the Cloverfield Green guitar body with a gold pickguard, two black control knobs, and a chrome output jack.
Close-up of a glossy green guitar body with a large matte gold pickguard, two black control knobs, and a single-coil pickup.
11 / 22Close-up of a glossy green guitar body with a large matte gold pickguard, two black control knobs, and a single-coil pickup.
The Cloverfield Green guitar body with a gold pickguard and a single pickup is angled, showing the fretboard and a toggle switch.
12 / 22The Cloverfield Green guitar body with a gold pickguard and a single pickup is angled, showing the fretboard and a toggle switch.
Close-up of the guitar's Cloverfield Green body, showing the neck joint, output jack, and a grey felt pad on the back.
13 / 22Close-up of the guitar's Cloverfield Green body, showing the neck joint, output jack, and a grey felt pad on the back.
Close-up of the guitar's Cloverfield Green back, showing the grey felt pad, output jack, and a chrome strap button.
14 / 22Close-up of the guitar's Cloverfield Green back, showing the grey felt pad, output jack, and a chrome strap button.
The back of the Cloverfield Green guitar, showing a large grey felt pad screwed to the body, and a chrome strap button.
15 / 22The back of the Cloverfield Green guitar, showing a large grey felt pad screwed to the body, and a chrome strap button.
Close-up of the guitar's lower body, showing the metallic green finish, output jack, strap button, and light wood neck.
16 / 22Close-up of the guitar's lower body, showing the metallic green finish, output jack, strap button, and light wood neck.
Close-up of the guitar's glossy dark brown fretboard and light wood neck, showing the nut, frets, strings, and white dot inlays.
17 / 22Close-up of the guitar's glossy dark brown fretboard and light wood neck, showing the nut, frets, strings, and white dot inlays.
Close-up of the guitar's fretboard from the side, showing the dark wood, frets, strings, and two white dot markers on the side.
18 / 22Close-up of the guitar's fretboard from the side, showing the dark wood, frets, strings, and two white dot markers on the side.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's fretboard and strings, showing a reading of 0.80, with a light brown neck and dark brown fretboard.
19 / 22A digital caliper measures the guitar's fretboard and strings, showing a reading of 0.80, with a light brown neck and dark brown fretboard.
A digital caliper measures the fret height on the Cloverfield Green guitar, showing 0.83mm on its display.
20 / 22A digital caliper measures the fret height on the Cloverfield Green guitar, showing 0.83mm on its display.
A digital caliper measures the fretboard radius at 1.58mm, showing the dark wood fretboard, frets, and white dot inlays.
21 / 22A digital caliper measures the fretboard radius at 1.58mm, showing the dark wood fretboard, frets, and white dot inlays.
The Cloverfield Green guitar body rests on a grey cloth, with a digital scale showing 6 lbs 4.53 oz in the foreground.
22 / 22The Cloverfield Green guitar body rests on a grey cloth, with a digital scale showing 6 lbs 4.53 oz in the foreground.

Rickenbacker

1956 Rickenbacker Combo 400 Fully Restored Cloverfield Green w/OHSC

$5,995.00

Available

  • Year1956
  • StoreSherman Oaks
  • CaseOHSC
Make an offer Sell one like this

Specifications

Instrument

Year
1956
Model
Rickenbacker Combo 400 Fully Restored Cloverfield Green
Originality
modded
Store
Sherman Oaks

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.625
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.8
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.83
Weight
6lbs

Construction

Body
Alder
Neck
Alder
Neck joint
Neck-through
Fingerboard
Brazilian Rosewood
Frets
24 Replaced Frets

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Rowe-DeArmond Single Coil Pickup
Tuners
Original Open Gear Rickenbacker Tuners

Case

Case
OHSC

Description

1956 Rickenbacker Combo 400 Fully Restored Cloverfield Green w/OHSC

In Overall Very Good Restored Condition - Was Restored By Paul A. Wilczynski Sr., Who Documented The Process Here:

https://www.studio-california.com/1956-rickenbacker-combo-400-restoration

Original Three Piece Alder Body Consisting Of Neck-Through And Two Wing Pieces

Complete Body And Neck Refinish In Coverfield Green Metallic

Custom Made .040" Gold Anodized Aluminum Pickguard And Bridge Cover.

Bass Boost Toggle Switch

Tone And Volume Control Knobs

Gray Flocked Back Cover

New Strap Pegs - Original Saxophone Strap Recess Remains

Nickel Plated Caps On The Side Of The Body Hide Screws Bolting Body Together

Original Rickenbacker Bridge

Alder Neck With Restored Brazilian Rosewood Fretboard

New Gold Anodized Aluminum Truss Rod Cover

Just Below 1 5/8" Nut Width (See Photos)

The Rickenbacker Combo 400 is a classic American-made solidbody electric guitar showcasing the distinctive styling and craftsmanship that made early Rickenbackers so desirable. Featuring a comfortable compact body, single-coil pickup, simple controls, and Rickenbacker’s unmistakable vintage aesthetic, the Combo 400 delivers clear, articulate tones with plenty of character. A cool and collectible piece of Rickenbacker history with timeless mid-century appeal.

Glossary Refund policy Shipping policy