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Full-length, top-down view of a glossy red-to-amber sunburst 12-string electric guitar with a white pickguard, in a blue-lined case.
01 / 26Full-length, top-down view of a glossy red-to-amber sunburst 12-string electric guitar with a white pickguard, in a blue-lined case.
Full-frame view of a Fireglo sunburst guitar with a white pickguard, chrome hardware, five black control knobs, and an f-hole.
02 / 26Full-frame view of a Fireglo sunburst guitar with a white pickguard, chrome hardware, five black control knobs, and an f-hole.
The guitar's back, neck, and headstock are visible, showing a Fireglo sunburst finish with white binding and 12 chrome tuners.
03 / 26The guitar's back, neck, and headstock are visible, showing a Fireglo sunburst finish with white binding and 12 chrome tuners.
The guitar's Fireglo back shows a rich red-to-amber sunburst finish with white binding and a visible neck joint.
04 / 26The guitar's Fireglo back shows a rich red-to-amber sunburst finish with white binding and a visible neck joint.
Close-up of the Fireglo headstock, showing six chrome tuners on each side, a white truss rod cover, and light finish checking.
05 / 26Close-up of the Fireglo headstock, showing six chrome tuners on each side, a white truss rod cover, and light finish checking.
Rear view of the Fireglo headstock and neck, showing 12 chrome tuners with light wear and a dark central stripe down the neck.
06 / 26Rear view of the Fireglo headstock and neck, showing 12 chrome tuners with light wear and a dark central stripe down the neck.
Close-up of the Fireglo body, showing the white pickguard with five black control knobs and a toggle switch, plus two output jacks.
07 / 26Close-up of the Fireglo body, showing the white pickguard with five black control knobs and a toggle switch, plus two output jacks.
Close-up of the Fireglo body, white pickguard, chrome bridge pickup, and bound rosewood fretboard with pearloid block inlays.
08 / 26Close-up of the Fireglo body, white pickguard, chrome bridge pickup, and bound rosewood fretboard with pearloid block inlays.
Close-up of the Fireglo 12-string guitar body, showing the neck pickup, bridge pickup, f-hole, and a few small dings on the finish.
09 / 26Close-up of the Fireglo 12-string guitar body, showing the neck pickup, bridge pickup, f-hole, and a few small dings on the finish.
The Fireglo 12-string guitar body, with a white pickguard, chrome hardware, and f-hole, shows light finish checking.
10 / 26The Fireglo 12-string guitar body, with a white pickguard, chrome hardware, and f-hole, shows light finish checking.
Close-up of the Fireglo body's lower bout, showing the chrome R-tailpiece, strap button, and cream binding with some minor finish checking.
11 / 26Close-up of the Fireglo body's lower bout, showing the chrome R-tailpiece, strap button, and cream binding with some minor finish checking.
Close-up of the Fireglo body, showing the cream binding with checkerboard purfling and the chrome dual output jack plate.
12 / 26Close-up of the Fireglo body, showing the cream binding with checkerboard purfling and the chrome dual output jack plate.
The Fireglo guitar's back shows a sunburst finish, cream binding with black purfling, and the neck joint with a strap button.
13 / 26The Fireglo guitar's back shows a sunburst finish, cream binding with black purfling, and the neck joint with a strap button.
The guitar's Fireglo back, with visible wood grain, shows light checking and cream binding with black-and-white purfling.
14 / 26The guitar's Fireglo back, with visible wood grain, shows light checking and cream binding with black-and-white purfling.
The guitar's Fireglo back shows a light center fading to dark red edges, with cream binding and a chrome strap button.
15 / 26The guitar's Fireglo back shows a light center fading to dark red edges, with cream binding and a chrome strap button.
Close-up of the guitar's fretboard, showing the light-colored binding, dark side dots, and trapezoid inlays.
16 / 26Close-up of the guitar's fretboard, showing the light-colored binding, dark side dots, and trapezoid inlays.
Close-up of the fretboard, showing the dark wood, light rectangular inlays, cream binding with black dot markers, and 12 strings.
17 / 26Close-up of the fretboard, showing the dark wood, light rectangular inlays, cream binding with black dot markers, and 12 strings.
A digital caliper measures the string height of the 12-string guitar's rosewood fretboard with triangular inlays.
18 / 26A digital caliper measures the string height of the 12-string guitar's rosewood fretboard with triangular inlays.
A digital caliper measures the Fireglo-finished guitar's body, showing a reading of 0.86, with the instrument blurred in the background.
19 / 26A digital caliper measures the Fireglo-finished guitar's body, showing a reading of 0.86, with the instrument blurred in the background.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's neck, showing 0.95 on its screen, with the fretboard and trapezoid inlays visible.
20 / 26A digital caliper measures the guitar's neck, showing 0.95 on its screen, with the fretboard and trapezoid inlays visible.
A digital scale displaying "7.6.52 lb oz" is centered, with the Fireglo guitar body and white pickguard blurred in the background.
21 / 26A digital scale displaying "7.6.52 lb oz" is centered, with the Fireglo guitar body and white pickguard blurred in the background.
Close-up of the Fireglo guitar's body binding, showing a small crack in the finish at the neck joint.
22 / 26Close-up of the Fireglo guitar's body binding, showing a small crack in the finish at the neck joint.
Close-up of the Fireglo body binding, showing the cream-colored, serrated edge and a small chip in the finish.
23 / 26Close-up of the Fireglo body binding, showing the cream-colored, serrated edge and a small chip in the finish.
Close-up of the Fireglo guitar's output jack plate, showing two chrome jacks labeled "Rick-O-Sound" and "Standard", with some minor wear.
24 / 26Close-up of the Fireglo guitar's output jack plate, showing two chrome jacks labeled "Rick-O-Sound" and "Standard", with some minor wear.
Close-up of the Fireglo guitar's chrome bridge and tailpiece, showing worn saddles and a white pickguard edge.
25 / 26Close-up of the Fireglo guitar's chrome bridge and tailpiece, showing worn saddles and a white pickguard edge.
Three items are shown: a pack of Ernie Ball Regular Slinky guitar strings, a pack of Earthwood Fretter Instruments strings, and a black Ernie Ball Guitars branded leather tag.
26 / 26Three items are shown: a pack of Ernie Ball Regular Slinky guitar strings, a pack of Earthwood Fretter Instruments strings, and a black Ernie Ball Guitars branded leather tag.

Rickenbacker

1966 Rickenbacker 360/12 12-String Electric Guitar Fireglo w/OHSC

$5,795.00

Available

  • Year1966
  • ConditionGood
  • StoreSherman Oaks
  • CaseOHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1966
Model
Rickenbacker 360/12 12-String Electric Guitar Fireglo
Finish
Fireglo
Condition
Good
Made in
United States
Store
Sherman Oaks

Measurements

Scale length (in)
24.75
Nut width (in)
1.58
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.86
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.95
Weight
7lbs

Construction

Body
Maple
Neck
Maple/Walnut
Fingerboard
Bubinga

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Dual Rickenbacker Toaster Pickups
Tuners
Double-Line Kluson Deluxe Tuners

Case

Case
OHSC

Description

1966 Rickenbacker 360/12 In Fireglo Finish

Finish Shows Light Cosmetic Play Wear. Including Some Minor Dings, Marks And Scratches Visible Throughout

Previously Purchased From Ernie Ball Guitars In Tarzana, CA, Includes Original Strings And Leather Pick Holder From Purchase (See Photos)

Evidence Of Previous Neck Reset With Notable Twist Causing Higher Action On Bass Side, Guitar Is Currently Playable As-Is

Truss Rods Are Functional, Neck May Benefit From Future Correction By A Professional Luthier If So Desired

All Parts Original

Semi-Hollow Maple Body With 'Slash' Sound Hole

Maple/Walnut Neck With Bound Bubinga Fingerboard And Crushed Pearl Inlays

Rickenbacker Bridge With 'R' Tailpiece, Bridge Hardware Shows Some Oxidation (See Photos)

Dual Volume/Ton Controls With Pickup Selector Toggle Switch And Blend Knob

Comes As Shown With Original Hard Shell Case

The 1966 Rickenbacker 360/12 is an iconic American-made 12-string electric, celebrated for the brilliant, chiming tone that helped define the sound of the 1960s. Featuring Rickenbacker’s distinctive semi-hollow construction, beautifully contoured body, dual pickups, and fast-playing neck, the 360/12 delivers unmistakable jangle, clarity, and harmonic richness. A highly desirable vintage instrument with timeless looks and a sound forever associated with classic rock and pop.

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