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Rickenbacker 360 370 6-String 2003 MapleGlo w/ Original HSC **Excellent Shape**
Estimated price for orientation: 1 200 $
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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 Model Year: 2003 Model: 370/6 Items Included: Case String Configuration: 6 String Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Body Color: MapleGlo
Up for grabs here is my beautiful Rickenbacker 370 6-String. It was made in 2003 and is sporting a perfect example of the MapleGlo finish. Cosmetically, it's in tip top shape with a great looking front and a damage-free headstock. It shows some super-light signs of use on the backside that you can only find if you've got your nose touching it. There is one tiny blemish on the neck, but it isn't noticeable unless you are looking for it (see photos). The neck really isn't even worn in yet, frets are perfect. Original HSC with most of the case candy is included.I am the second owner, as far as I can tell the original owner bought it new and then never touched it. Sadly, I have not touched it much either since I purchased it in 2015. I'd always wanted to have one, but the demands of modern country are hard to meet with a Ric (what I spend all of my time playing), and I've decided to pass it on to someone who can give it the love it deserves. I'll really miss it, though. Whenever I managed to find time to pick it up I'd always play Day Tripper, and it would put a huge smile on my face.I've done a little bit of work on the guitar. When I got it, the bridge, neck, and nut needed some love. I ordered official replacement parts from Rickenbacker's website and got it set up back in tip top shape, each string ringing clearly with no dead zones. The scary double-truss rods were no match for me, right now I've got it set straight as an arrow and the low action is perfect for chugging out rhythm parts. It's ready-to-gig as soon you receive it. Mods (I can undo any of these mods and put it back to 100% factory/stock before shipping, just let me know): The stock wiring on the 370 is an interesting bear, so I took some ideas from the forums and wired it up so that the selector switch's middle position doesn't select all 3 pickups, just the bridge and middle. Then you can use the small 5th knob to adjust the mix of bridge/middle pickup, achieving a whole other range of sounds out of the guitar (you can almost even get that Sweet Home Alabama strat sound. Almost). Selecting all 3 pickups was a tonal disaster, this is a much more usable setting. I also performed the ever popular vintage mod, which installs a push/pull pot under the small 5th knob. If you pull up on it it engages a period-correct .0047uf cap (vs the modern stock .047uf cap) for the bridge pickup, rolling off most of the lows and bit of the mids. This will get you that classic vintage Beatles and Byrds jangle while you're blasting it through your AC30. If you need a little more beef to the sound, just push it back down and you're right back in modern mode.
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 |
| Model Year: | 2003 | Model: | 370/6 |
| Items Included: | Case | String Configuration: | 6 String |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | Body Color: | MapleGlo |
Up for grabs here is my beautiful Rickenbacker 370 6-String. It was made in 2003 and is sporting a perfect example of the MapleGlo finish. Cosmetically, it's in tip top shape with a great looking front and a damage-free headstock. It shows some super-light signs of use on the backside that you can only find if you've got your nose touching it. There is one tiny blemish on the neck, but it isn't noticeable unless you are looking for it (see photos). The neck really isn't even worn in yet, frets are perfect. Original HSC with most of the case candy is included.I am the second owner, as far as I can tell the original owner bought it new and then never touched it. Sadly, I have not touched it much either since I purchased it in 2015. I'd always wanted to have one, but the demands of modern country are hard to meet with a Ric (what I spend all of my time playing), and I've decided to pass it on to someone who can give it the love it deserves. I'll really miss it, though. Whenever I managed to find time to pick it up I'd always play Day Tripper, and it would put a huge smile on my face.I've done a little bit of work on the guitar. When I got it, the bridge, neck, and nut needed some love. I ordered official replacement parts from Rickenbacker's website and got it set up back in tip top shape, each string ringing clearly with no dead zones. The scary double-truss rods were no match for me, right now I've got it set straight as an arrow and the low action is perfect for chugging out rhythm parts. It's ready-to-gig as soon you receive it. Mods (I can undo any of these mods and put it back to 100% factory/stock before shipping, just let me know): The stock wiring on the 370 is an interesting bear, so I took some ideas from the forums and wired it up so that the selector switch's middle position doesn't select all 3 pickups, just the bridge and middle. Then you can use the small 5th knob to adjust the mix of bridge/middle pickup, achieving a whole other range of sounds out of the guitar (you can almost even get that Sweet Home Alabama strat sound. Almost). Selecting all 3 pickups was a tonal disaster, this is a much more usable setting. I also performed the ever popular vintage mod, which installs a push/pull pot under the small 5th knob. If you pull up on it it engages a period-correct .0047uf cap (vs the modern stock .047uf cap) for the bridge pickup, rolling off most of the lows and bit of the mids. This will get you that classic vintage Beatles and Byrds jangle while you're blasting it through your AC30. If you need a little more beef to the sound, just push it back down and you're right back in modern mode.