Rickenbacker 480 Black 1973

6-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Rickenbacker 480 Black 1973

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Summary

Finish: Original

Body Material: Maple Body

Body Details: Solid maple body.

Neck Material: Maple Neck

Fingerboard Material: Rosewood Fingerboard

Neck Profile: C to D shape

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st .88" 12th .90"

Fingerboard Radius: 20.00

Nut Width: 1-5/8"

Scale Length: 24-3/4"

Neck Details: Maple bolt-on neck with bound rosewood fingerboard.

Electronics: Original electronics. Two pickups, three-way pickup selector switch, volume and tone controls for each pickup. -1972 pot code dates. -Some of the leads have been spliced and some solder joints have been touched up, all components appear to be original.

Pickup Measurements: Neck 8.1k Bridge 5.3k

Hardware: Original hardware.

Weight: 7 lbs 12.8 oz

Modifications / Repairs: -Some of the leads have been spliced and some solder joints have been touched up, all components appear to be original.

Case Details: Non-original gig bag is in good shape.

Cosmetic Condition: This instrument has moderate wear for its age. -Moderate/heavy weather checking throughout the guitar. -Body has dents, scratches, chipped/worn finish around the sides, some blemishes, and buckle rash. -Neck has scuffs, dents, some blemishes, and some chipped/worn finish on the edges of the headstock.

Serial Number: MD1233

Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and light neck relief. -Both truss rods are adjustable. -Frets are narrow with medium height and light play wear. -The serial number dates this instrument to 1973.

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Description & Specs

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Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Maple
Body Details: Solid maple body.
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: C to D shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st .88" 12th .90"
Fingerboard Radius: 20.00"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Maple bolt-on neck with bound rosewood fingerboard.
Electronics: Original electronics. Two pickups, three-way pickup selector switch, volume and tone controls for each pickup. -1972 pot code dates. -Some of the leads have been spliced and some solder joints have been touched up, all components appear to be original.
Pickup Measurements: Neck 8.1k Bridge 5.3k
Hardware: Original hardware.
Modifications/Repairs: -Some of the leads have been spliced and some solder joints have been touched up, all components appear to be original.
Case Details: Non-original gig bag is in good shape.
Cosmetic Condition: This instrument has moderate wear for its age. -Moderate/heavy weather checking throughout the guitar. -Body has dents, scratches, chipped/worn finish around the sides, some blemishes, and buckle rash. -Neck has scuffs, dents, some blemishes, and some chipped/worn finish on the edges of the headstock.
Serial Number: MD1233
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and light neck relief. -Both truss rods are adjustable. -Frets are narrow with medium height and light play wear. -The serial number dates this instrument to 1973.
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