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Exclusive Head Design

 Unique and 

easy tuning head shape on all 12 
string models.  

Nameplate

 Truss rod adjustment 

nuts located under the nameplate.

 

Dual Truss Rod Neck Design

 Most 

Rickenbacker necks are built with 
two truss rods for added strength 
and adjustability.  

Balanced and Contoured Body

 

Superb design provides total playing 
comfort, detailed with exclusive high 
gloss finishes.  

Pickguard

 Many Rickenbacker guitars 

offer sturdy plastic pick guards. Many 
models also have a two-level adjustable 
pickguard. 

Bridge Assembly

 Rickenbacker guitars 

come with a six way adjustable bridge, 
with individual string saddles for in-
creased adjustability. Basses are 
equipped with the professional adjust-
able bridge/tailpiece assembly. 

 

Easy Stringing "R" Tailpiece

  The 

famous Rickenbacker "R" tailpiece, 
is built with a no hole slot design for 
easy restringing. 

 

Tone and Volume Controls

 Most guitars 

and basses are equipped with separate tone 
and volume controls for each pickup and 
have three position pickup selectors.  

Pickups

 All guitars equipped with pickups 

manufactured by Rickenbacker.  

Output Jacks

 Deluxe models come with 

the exclusive Rick-O-Sound jack for 
effects and multi-channel capabilities. 

Exclusive Fifth Tone Control

 Some 

models come with a fifth tone control for 
increased tone adjustment capabilities. 

 

ongratulations on your purchase!  You are now the owner of a 
distinctive instrument renowned for quality craftsmanship, tradition, 
and the legendary Rickenbacker name. 
 

In this comprehensive manual, you will find all of the information needed to 
fully enjoy and take care of your instrument. 

Summary of Contents for Guitar and Bass

Page 1: ...Guitar and Bass Care Maintenance Manual...

Page 2: ...le bridge tailpiece assembly Easy Stringing R Tailpiece The famous Rickenbacker R tailpiece is built with a no hole slot design for easy restringing Tone and Volume Controls Most guitars and basses ar...

Page 3: ...mplifier or the instrument can now be moved to the desired volume and tone settings To use the fifth knob as an equali zation control first place both volume controls and the treble tone control on th...

Page 4: ...he string sounds sharp to the harmonic turn the screw clock wise to lengthen the string It is vital that the neck is dead straight before making intonation adjustments as the location of the bridge co...

Page 5: ...nge the relative output of the pickups or just one side of any pickup may be adjusted for changing the vol ume of certain strings with respect to the others To do this set the pickup at an angle All R...

Page 6: ...h Proper string winding helps the instrument stay in tune and pro duce proper intonation On the first turn wrap the string over the exposed string tip This method helps hold the string in place when i...

Page 7: ...il sets in Use of steel wool is not recom mended as the ferrous residue can cling to pickups Particles of this residue can also become suspended in the finish and rust over time Warranty Repair Should...

Page 8: ...Rickenbacker International Corp 3895 S Main Street Santa Ana CA 92707 Tel 714 545 5574 Fax 714 754 0135 www rickenbacker com SKU 19001 Rev G...

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