This pre owned item is in excellent condition with just some light tarmishing to the hardware.
The Rickenbacker 325C64 Miami Jetglo is a meticulous vintage reissue designed to duplicate the exact specifications of the 1964 Rickenbacker 325. This instrument is etched into rock history due to its direct association with John Lennon, who famously received his second 325 model in February 1964 during the Beatles' historic visit to Miami for The Ed Sullivan Show.
Aesthetic and Finish
- Jetglo Finish: Features Rickenbacker’s classic, high-gloss solid black lacquer finish.
- Body Shape: A compact, reshaped double-cutaway design matching the specific contours used by the factory in 1964.
- Hardware & Plastic: Accented by a stark white split-level pickguard, vintage-repro white control knobs, and a matching white nameplate on the headstock.
Tonewoods and Construction
- Body: Crafted with a semi-hollow maple body, uniquely built without a traditional sound hole (f-hole) to keep the look solid while retaining internal resonance.
- Neck & Fingerboard: A stable, set-in maple neck paired with an un-bound rosewood fingerboard sporting simple dot inlays.
- Scale Length: Features an ultra-short 21-inch (53.34 cm) scale length. This compact build creates a slinkier string feel and makes it physically ideal for fast rhythm work and smaller hands.
Electronics and Sound
- Toaster Pickups: Driven by a trio of Vintage Single-Coil Toaster Top pickups. They provide a bright, highly articulate, and iconic jangly sound that defined early British Invasion rock and roll.
- Controls: Utilizes a standard 3-way pickup selector switch alongside a layout of two volume knobs, two tone knobs, and Rickenbacker's signature fifth mix/blend control knob for expanded tonal variation.
- Output: Wired with a traditional mono output jack.
Hardware
- Bridge: Outfitted with a specialized roller bridge that ensures stable string movement.
- Tailpiece: Equipped with a period-correct chrome Accent Vibrato tailpiece for subtle pitch-bending effects.
- Tuning Machines: Fitted with Deluxe Vintage Repro closed-gear tuners to preserve historical accuracy.
This premium instrument is highly sought after by Beatles enthusiasts, collectors, and rhythm guitarists looking to capture the authentic vibe and distinctive mid-60s tone.
