Rickenbacker 360 Mapleglo 2005 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar

This is a Rickenbacker 360 semi-hollow electric guitar in Mapleglo finish. Made in the USA in 2005, this guitar features a set neck construction comprising a Maple body, 3-piece Maple and Walnut neck and 24 fret Lacquered Rosewood fingerboard. This instrument is fitted with Chrome hardware including the classic ‘R’ tailpiece, 6-saddle bridge and Schaller sealed tuning machines. The pickups in this guitar are a pair of Rickenbacker hi-gain single-coils, wired to a 3-way toggle switch, independent volume and tone controls, and a blend knob for balancing the sound in the middle position.

The guitar is refreshing to play, its wide body giving something reassuring to hold onto while the double cutaway gives easy access to the entire fingerboard, even up to the 24th fret. The frets are quite small, and pair well with the 10” fingerboard radius for great feeling chordal work and practicality for lead lines and bends, whilst the Lacquered Rosewood fingerboard feels great under the fingers. The chunky neck shape is substantial in the hand without being cumbersome, with quicker playing feeling natural thanks to the smooth gloss finish to the rear.

Unplugged, the 360 has a bright, clear and resonant sound thanks to its semi-hollow Maple construction. This can be clearly heard when amplified. The Hi-Gain single coil pickups provide all of the jangle that you would expect from a Rickenbacker. They sound clear, with plenty of chime while still feeling full bodied, and handling a surprising amount of gain. The 360 responds well to overdrive, feeling quite lively, yet stable, due to its centre block. This guitar would be great for someone looking for a classic reissue that offers something truly unique.