Rickenbacker 330 FG
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Rickenbacker
330 FG
Product Info
Article Number:
132975
Brand:
Rickenbacker
Model:
330 FG
Category:
Alternative Design Guitars
Price:
$2,803.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The 330 FG is a fantastic choice for players seeking that distinct Rickenbacker vibe – a little quirky, a lot of character. Its thin body and unique fretboard feel make it surprisingly comfortable, and those pickups cut through a mix beautifully. It’s ideal for indie, alternative, or anyone wanting a truly individual instrument.
Product Description
- Rickenbacker 330 FG
- Electric Guitar
- Thinline semi acoustic guitar
- Maple body
- Set-in maple neck
- Unvarnished Caribbean rosewood fretboard (Metopium brownei)
- 24 Frets
- 629 mm Scale length
- 41.4 mm Nut width
- Schaller machine heads
- 2 Hi-gain single coil pickups
- Weight: approx. 3.6 kg
- Colour: Fireglo
- Case included
PROS
- • Unvarnished rosewood fretboard offers a unique, broken-in feel.
- • Hi-gain single coils deliver a snarling, articulate tone perfect for alt-rock.
- • Maple body provides clarity and sustain, a Rickenbacker signature.
- • Schaller machine heads ensure reliable tuning stability, a welcome upgrade.
CONS
- • The unvarnished fretboard requires more diligent care to prevent stickiness.
- • Relatively short scale length might feel cramped for players with larger hands.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to humbucker-equipped guitars.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Maple
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Caribbean rosewood (Metopium brownei)
Pickups
2 Hi-gain single coil
Scale Length
629 mm
Frets
24
Bridge
Fixed (likely Rickenbacker branded)
Weight
approx. 3.6 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It offers a smoother, less glossy feel initially, but requires more frequent cleaning to prevent stickiness and potential finish issues.
The single coils provide a more aggressive, less rounded tone than the more common Rickcaster humbuckers, offering a brighter, more biting character.
The neck profile is typically a comfortable 'slim C', but the shorter scale length can feel a bit cramped for those with very large hands, impacting reach and string tension.
