1980 Rickenbacker 450/12 Neck Through 12-String Vintage Electric Guitar White w/ Case, Hangtag

Up for sale, a 1980 Rickenbacker 450/12 in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and hangtag. The 450/12 is one of the more sparkly and chiming Rickenbacker models, given the one-piece aluminum compensated bridge that accentuates the top end zing and articulation of the strings. With a maple neck through body design and hardtail bridge, there's plenty of sustain and richness on tap, and the acoustic resonance of the instrument translates well through the pair of Hi Gain single coil pickups. Lightweight at only 7lbs 4oz, this Rickenbacker benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with easy-playing action and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

• Wood: Maple
• Shape: Full C, measuring .920” beyond the volute, .960” 12th fret
• Fretboard: Rosewood slab, 10” radius, small dot inlay
• Frets: Slender, faint wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-4
• Scale Length: 24 3/4”
• Nut: 1 5/8”
• Tuners: Kluson Deluxe double-line

Body Specs:

• Wood: Maple
• Pickups: Hi-Gain single coil x2
• Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, three-way pickup selector
• Harness: Untouched solder, CTS pots date to the 37th week of '77
• Hardware: Bridge with compensated saddle
• Plastics: One-ply white plexi pickguard, reflector cap knobs
• Serialization: TK-prefix stamp on bridge base translates to November, 1980 production

The original gloss finish was simply denoted as "White" in Rickenbacker's catalogs of the era, although a brighter shade was later codified as "Snowglo." There is gentle yellowing of the clear coat, and wear is limited to a few minor marks and light finish scratches.

The original black tolex hardshell case is included, along with the hangtag.