Rickenbacker 230 Hamburg with case

Six string Rickenbackers consistently represent some of the best value options in the vintage guitar market. Even though they've been used by major artists on top-selling records, their prices are a lot lower than those of older Fenders and Gibsons. This is certainly not due to the build quality, which is at a much higher level than that of the big F and G (even in the 60s). The 200 series was Rickenbacker's attempt at a lower cost instrument, featuring a bolt-on neck, less decoration than the top models and a solid body construction. There are no compromises on quality, however. It is a largely handcrafted maple guitar with a rosewood fretboard, Rickenbacker's beautiful Jetglo finish and seriously versatile electronics. The pickups are all original hum reducing single coils, and the tone controls are passive, but work in a subtractive (i.e. classical) as well as additive manner (by using excess power generated by the pickups) - this is close to magic, and magical is the way it sounds as well. A cool, simple rock and roll machine, offering a modern take on the Rick vibe.

Condition: very good, with some wear and surface scratches. Fully original and fully functional. No mods or repairs

Includes: original hard case and booklet