Launched in 1963, the Rickenbacker 360/12 was the first mass-produced 12-string electric guitar, known for its jangly, chime-like tone from a semi-hollow maple body and “toaster” pickups. The 1964–1969 models, especially in Fireglo finish, became iconic through The Beatles’ George Harrison and The Byrds’ Roger McGuinn, shaping ‘60s folk-rock. Their scarcity drives prices to $8,000–$20,000.
