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A black 12-string guitar with a white pickguard, chrome hardware, and a dark wood fretboard, resting in a blue velvet case.
01 / 23A black 12-string guitar with a white pickguard, chrome hardware, and a dark wood fretboard, resting in a blue velvet case.
The black 12-string guitar is framed from the upper body to the bridge, showing three chrome pickups and a white pickguard with five black knobs.
02 / 23The black 12-string guitar is framed from the upper body to the bridge, showing three chrome pickups and a white pickguard with five black knobs.
Close-up of the black gloss headstock with a white truss rod cover, chrome tuners, and the top of the fretboard.
03 / 23Close-up of the black gloss headstock with a white truss rod cover, chrome tuners, and the top of the fretboard.
Close-up of the guitar's glossy reddish-brown fretboard with white dot inlays, against a dark blue plush case lining.
04 / 23Close-up of the guitar's glossy reddish-brown fretboard with white dot inlays, against a dark blue plush case lining.
Close-up of the guitar's glossy reddish-brown fretboard with twelve strings, showing a single white dot inlay on the 7th fret.
05 / 23Close-up of the guitar's glossy reddish-brown fretboard with twelve strings, showing a single white dot inlay on the 7th fret.
The guitar's glossy black back and neck are visible, with twelve chrome tuners on the headstock, resting in a blue velvet-lined case.
06 / 23The guitar's glossy black back and neck are visible, with twelve chrome tuners on the headstock, resting in a blue velvet-lined case.
The back of a glossy black guitar body and neck, showing light scratches and a chrome strap button.
07 / 23The back of a glossy black guitar body and neck, showing light scratches and a chrome strap button.
Rear view of the glossy black headstock and upper neck, showing twelve chrome tuners against a blue velvet case lining.
08 / 23Rear view of the glossy black headstock and upper neck, showing twelve chrome tuners against a blue velvet case lining.
Overhead view of a black 12-string guitar in a blue velvet case, with a certificate, manual, and yellow polishing cloth.
09 / 23Overhead view of a black 12-string guitar in a blue velvet case, with a certificate, manual, and yellow polishing cloth.
A guitar's fretboard and accessories are visible in a plush blue case, with a certificate and instruction sheet.
10 / 23A guitar's fretboard and accessories are visible in a plush blue case, with a certificate and instruction sheet.
Close-up of the guitar's Certificate of Authenticity, showing serial number K34919 and production number 670 of 2,000.
11 / 23Close-up of the guitar's Certificate of Authenticity, showing serial number K34919 and production number 670 of 2,000.
Full-front view of a glossy black 12-string electric guitar with a white pickguard, chrome hardware, and a light brown fretboard.
12 / 23Full-front view of a glossy black 12-string electric guitar with a white pickguard, chrome hardware, and a light brown fretboard.
The guitar's original shipping box, a tall brown cardboard carton with red "GLASS HANDLE WITH CARE" and "Rickenbacker" stencils.
13 / 23The guitar's original shipping box, a tall brown cardboard carton with red "GLASS HANDLE WITH CARE" and "Rickenbacker" stencils.
Close-up of the glossy black body and chrome hardware of a 12-string electric guitar, showing the bridge, pickups, and control knobs.
14 / 23Close-up of the glossy black body and chrome hardware of a 12-string electric guitar, showing the bridge, pickups, and control knobs.
Close-up of the glossy black guitar body, showing the lower horn, output jack, and part of the 12-string neck with chrome pickups.
15 / 23Close-up of the glossy black guitar body, showing the lower horn, output jack, and part of the 12-string neck with chrome pickups.
Close-up of the glossy black guitar body, showing the white pickguard with "John Lennon Limited Edition" script, chrome pickups, and dark fretboard.
16 / 23Close-up of the glossy black guitar body, showing the white pickguard with "John Lennon Limited Edition" script, chrome pickups, and dark fretboard.
The glossy black body and white pickguard of the 12-string guitar, with six black control knobs and a chrome bridge.
17 / 23The glossy black body and white pickguard of the 12-string guitar, with six black control knobs and a chrome bridge.
Close-up of the black guitar body, showing the white pickguard with five black control knobs, a toggle switch, and three clear pickups.
18 / 23Close-up of the black guitar body, showing the white pickguard with five black control knobs, a toggle switch, and three clear pickups.
A close-up of the black guitar body, showing the input jack on the lower bout.
19 / 23A close-up of the black guitar body, showing the input jack on the lower bout.
Close-up of the guitar's glossy black body and neck heel, showing a small chip on the neck's binding near the body.
20 / 23Close-up of the guitar's glossy black body and neck heel, showing a small chip on the neck's binding near the body.
Close-up of the guitar's glossy black body and neck joint, showing the lower strap button and a hint of the neck's binding.
21 / 23Close-up of the guitar's glossy black body and neck joint, showing the lower strap button and a hint of the neck's binding.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the glossy black finish with a small scuff mark on the edge and chrome strap buttons.
22 / 23Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the glossy black finish with a small scuff mark on the edge and chrome strap buttons.
Close-up of the black textured hard case, showing a small tear in the covering near the bottom right, revealing lighter material underneath.
23 / 23Close-up of the black textured hard case, showing a small tear in the covering near the bottom right, revealing lighter material underneath.

Rickenbacker

1990 Rickenbacker 355/12JL Limited Edition #670 John Lennon 12-String Jetglo W/OHSC

$3,995.00

Available

  • Year1990
  • ConditionExcellent
  • StoreSan Diego
  • CaseOHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1990
Model
Rickenbacker 355/12JL Limited Edition #670 John Lennon 12-String Jetglo
Condition
Excellent
Made in
United States
Store
San Diego

Measurements

Scale length (in)
24.75
Nut width (in)
1.58
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.88
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.95
Weight
6lbs 14oz

Construction

Body
Maple
Neck
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Frets
21 Fret Maple Neck With Rosewood Fingerboard And Dot Inlays

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Three Rickenbacker Vintage-Style Single-Coil "Toaster Top" Pickups
Tuners
12 Vintage-Style Machine Heads

Case

Case
OHSC

Description

1990 Rickenbacker 355/12JL Limited Edition #670 John Lennon 12-String Jetglo W/OHSC

#670 Of 2000 Ever Made

In Excellent Overall Condition With Few Signs Of Playwear (Please See Photos)

Part Of A Collection That Was Primarily Kept Stored In The Case In The Original Owner's Home. Played Less Than A Handful Of Times. Comes With The Original Shipping Box Shown. 

Produced To Honor John Lennon, Replicating The Style Of His 325 Model In A 12-String Configuration.

Semi-Hollow Maple Body

Adjustable 12-Saddle Bridge

Rickenbacker “R” Tailpiece

Two-Tier White Pickguard

2 Volume | 2 Tone | 1 Blend Knob

3-Way Pickup Selector Switch

Smaller Vintage-Style Headstock With Dual Truss Rods

Comes With The Original Vintage-Style Rickenbacker Hard Shell Case

The Rickenbacker 355/12JL is a limited-edition 12-string electric guitar, part of the John Lennon series produced between 1990 and 1994. Crafted in the USA, it features a semi-hollow maple body, neck-through construction, and a rosewood fingerboard. Equipped with three vintage-style single-coil pickups and a trapeze tailpiece, it delivers the iconic jangly tone associated with Lennon.

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