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Up for sale, a 1990 Rickenbacker John Lennon Limited Edition 355/12JL in near-mint condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. A rare Ric produced in very limited quantities (only 329 of this particular model were made, 2000 pieces in the entire John Lennon Limited Edition Series), this instrument evokes the one-of-a-kind 12-string 325 produced for Lennon in 1964 following the Beatles’ first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, yet boasting a full 24 3/4” scale length. This 355/12JL is 100% original save for the upper tier of the pickguard, which has been replaced with a plain example (no Lennon graphics).
Forever embedded in the fabric of the 1960s thanks to appearances in the Beatles' A Hard Day's Night and Help films, this 355 features a semi-hollow Eastern rock maple body. The trio of Toaster Top pickups feature alnico magnet construction, and these pickups are the hotter variety produced in this era, with more overall body and output than later "scatterwound" iterations. These pickups yield plenty of quintessential Ric jangle and clarity, capturing the full shimmer of all twelve strings with the signature percussive cut of Lennon's tone. Featherweight at 6lbs 12oz, this 355/12JL has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with fresh strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: U, measuring .870” 1st fret, .920” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, dot inlay
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm)
-Tuners: Ric Deluxe double-line, Kluson-style
Body Specs:
-Wood: Easter rock maple
-Pickups: Toaster Top x3
-Harness: Untouched solder, CTS pots date to 4th week of 1990
-Hardware: Twelve-saddle bridge with cover, trapeze tailpiece
-Plastics: Two-tier lucite pickguard (upper tier replaced), pointer knobs
-Serialization: E3-prefix on jack plate translates to 1990
The gloss Jetglo finish exhibits prominent vertical checking, and cosmetic wear is limited to just a few small marks on the back and a handful of faint finish scratches in the clear coat on top. The gloss on the neck profile is flawless, also exhibiting vertical checking that is imperceptible to the palm.
The original silver tolex hardshell case is included.
Forever embedded in the fabric of the 1960s thanks to appearances in the Beatles' A Hard Day's Night and Help films, this 355 features a semi-hollow Eastern rock maple body. The trio of Toaster Top pickups feature alnico magnet construction, and these pickups are the hotter variety produced in this era, with more overall body and output than later "scatterwound" iterations. These pickups yield plenty of quintessential Ric jangle and clarity, capturing the full shimmer of all twelve strings with the signature percussive cut of Lennon's tone. Featherweight at 6lbs 12oz, this 355/12JL has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with fresh strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: U, measuring .870” 1st fret, .920” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, dot inlay
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm)
-Tuners: Ric Deluxe double-line, Kluson-style
Body Specs:
-Wood: Easter rock maple
-Pickups: Toaster Top x3
-Harness: Untouched solder, CTS pots date to 4th week of 1990
-Hardware: Twelve-saddle bridge with cover, trapeze tailpiece
-Plastics: Two-tier lucite pickguard (upper tier replaced), pointer knobs
-Serialization: E3-prefix on jack plate translates to 1990
The gloss Jetglo finish exhibits prominent vertical checking, and cosmetic wear is limited to just a few small marks on the back and a handful of faint finish scratches in the clear coat on top. The gloss on the neck profile is flawless, also exhibiting vertical checking that is imperceptible to the palm.
The original silver tolex hardshell case is included.
