Up for sale, a 1998 Rickenbacker Rose Morris model 1997 in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original molded hardshell case and hangtags. This limited production Rickenbacker reissue was designed to replicate the features of the model made by Ric exclusively for distribution by Rose Morris in the UK, including a distinctive traditional F hole (instead of the “cats eye” variety seen on Rics in the US market), pointer knobs, and a pair of Toaster Top single coils.

With a semi-hollow maple body and a pair of Rickenbackers hotly wound Toaster Top pickups, these alnico magnet single coils offer sparkling cleans, cutting chime and rich overdriven cut, yielding a bevy of traditional Ric tonalities. This Rose Morris 1997 weighs 7lbs 3oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Maple/walnut
-Shape: D, measuring .915” 1st fret, .925” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, dot inlay
-Frets: Slender, faint wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-3
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm)
-Tuners: Ric Deluxe (Kluson-style, double-line)

Body Specs:

-Wood: Maple
-Pickups: Toaster Top single coil x2
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, Blend, Three-way pickup selector
-Harness: CTS pots date to the 28th week of 1998
-Hardware: Trapeze tailpiece, six-saddle bridge with cover
-Plastics: Two-tier pickguard, pointer knobs
-Serialization: W1-prefix on jack plate translates to September, 1998 production
-Label: Model label (inside control cavity) dated to 9-29-98

The gloss Jetglo finish exhibits only a few minor marks along the lower bout perimeter and a handful of faint finish scratches in the clear coat on the back. The gloss on the neck profile is flawless.

The original molded hardshell case is included, along with the hangtags.