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Rickenbacker 660-12 Tom Petty Signature 1997 Fireglo w/ case (855 of 1000)

Estimated price for orientation: 2 966 $

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Description
Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Rickenbacker
Body Material: Solid Wood Body Type: Solid
Model Year: 1997 Model: 660-12TP
Soundboard Style: Flat Top String Configuration: 12 String
Size: Full Size Dexterity: Right-Handed
Items Included: Case Body Color: Fireglo
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States


The Tom Petty Limited Edition, Model 660/12TP, is entirely hand made in America from solid "charactered" Eastern Rock Maple with a fully inlaid 21 fret rosewood fingerboard. Using neck through body construction, this 12-string instrument features "checked" binding, vintage pickups, vintage knobs, gold pickguard and nameplate, vintage keys designed to Rickenbacker specifications, trapeze tailpiece and a 12 saddle bridge. The neck on the 660/12TP was designed to Petty's demanding standards. A Rickenbacker vintage case is included with each instrument. The instrument is available in Fireglo and Jetglo. Information regarding price may be obtained from the local Rickenbacker distributor.The company previewed the instrument at the 1988 Summer NAMM show in Atlanta.  The model was formally introduced at the 1991 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim. Rickenbacker manufactured only 1000 of these instruments. Each guitar was accompanied by an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity and Origin. Final Production Totals...Model Quantity 660/12TP FG - 807 
660/12TP LH FG - 6 
660/12TP JG - 186 
660/12TP LH - 1Neck width at nut: 1.75"