The Rickenbacker 330 12-String brings the model 330 into to a new sonic world. Designed with extensive acoustic research this guitar oozes with richness and warmth and is truly an experience to play. Two Hi-gain single coils perfectly capture the sound and elevate it to another level ensuring that every essence of its natural sound is kept. This is further supported by a traditionally shaped sound hole which adds an airy acoustic essence to the bright undertones of the maple body. Effortlessly playable a silky-smooth maple neck gives you the ultimate control of the instrument whilst still ensuring the freedom for you to show off in style. An iconic instrument with a revolutionary fresh playing experience. An iconic tone Rickenbacker guitars have an incredible history in the music scene. Iconic and instantly recognisable they deliver blissful beauty time and time again. The 330 is no exception. A maple semi-acoustic design infuses the natural tone with bright airy overtones and a well-rounded balanced bass for a sound that is desirable in every essence. Two Hi-gain single-coil pickups are the perfect option to maximise the natural tone’s effectiveness. Completely elevating the sound these pickups excel in offering the complete image of every frequency for a rich and full tone. Of course we can’t forget to mention the 12-string goodness. Working to add additional depth to your notes you will be absolutely astounded at the newfound resonance of your chords each one striking with more presence. The peak of performance The Rickenbacker 330 offers the excellent playability which the manufacturer has become known for. Famed for their efficient and effortless performance Rickenbacker never fail to deliver a guitar which is a dream to play. A smooth slim maple neck provides a comfortable grasp ensuring full control of the instrument whilst still offering tonnes of freedom to speed from one extreme of the fretboard to the other. The fretboard itself brings this performance to a whole new level. Constructed from Chechen wood (often called Caribbean Rosewood) you get a soft smooth surface on which you can flutter and flurry across showcasing your full abilities. Its surprisingly lightweight design still feels incredibly sturdy and durable delivering an astounding guitar with impeccable performance. Time tested hardware An excellent guitar deserves to come with hardware which is equally as impressive and awe-inspiring. Rickenbacker never fail to deliver when it comes to this. Utilising a mix of their own signature hardware and Schaller’s time-tested products the experience you have with this stunning semi-hollow will blow you away. Tuning stability for all 12 strings is perfectly mastered with Schaller designed machine heads keeping the strings perfectly tense tight and most importantly in tune. A six-saddle bridge is the perfect complement bringing precise intonation and accurate string spacing for a tonal experience which is tailor made to the performer. Giving the guitar its eye-catching finish is an “R” tailpiece embellishing it with that iconic Rickenbacker decal. This balances the string’s tension for an even performance. Specifications Body Body: Semi-Acoustic Body Wood: Maple Weight: 3.6 kg (8.0 lbs.) Neck & Fretboard Frets: 24 Scale Length: 62.9 cm (24 3/4) Neck Width @ Nut: 41.4 mm (1.63) Neck Width @ 12th Fret: 49.05 mm (1 .931) Crown Radius: 25.4 cm (10) Neck Binding: None Neck Wood: Maple Fingerboard Wood: Chechen (Caribbean Rosewood) Fret Inlay Style: Dot Neck Type: Set-in Hardware & Electronics Bridge: Schaller 3D-5 Pickups: 2x Hi-gain Single Coil Output: Mono Machine Heads: Schaller Miscellaneous Case/Gigbag: Hardcase Overall Length: 101 cm (39 3/4) Overall Width: 38.1 cm (15) Overall Depth: 38.1 mm (1 1/2) Product Code: 5033012MBL