Rickenbacker 330
Overview
The Rickenbacker 330 is an iconic semi-hollow electric guitar that has shaped the sound of jangle pop, indie rock, and British Invasion music for over six decades. Built entirely in Santa Ana, California, the 330 features a maple body with a distinctive crescent-shaped soundhole and a set maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard. The two high-gain single-coil pickups deliver the trademark Rickenbacker chime " a bright, glassy, harmonically rich tone that cuts through any mix with sparkling clarity. The treble response is extraordinary, producing a shimmering quality on clean settings that has defined countless classic recordings. The slim, fast neck profile accommodates fluid lead work, though the guitar truly excels at rhythmic strumming and arpeggiated chord passages where its crystalline overtones bloom beautifully. Build quality is meticulous, with lacquered finishes, bound body and neck, and the brand's signature triangle inlays adding a timeless visual identity. The R-style trapeze tailpiece and vintage-style tuners complete the classic aesthetic. This guitar is ideal for intermediate to professional players in indie, alternative, pop, and classic rock who crave that unmistakable jangly character. The narrow nut width and unique neck profile require an adjustment period for players accustomed to wider Fender or Gibson necks.
Electric Guitars
Iconic semi-hollow electric with trademark chime from two high-gain single-coil pickups, defining the sound of jangle pop and British Invasion music for six decades.
Instrument Details
$2,499
Professional
Brand
Rickenbacker
Type
Electric Guitar
Made In
United States
Year
1958
