Rickenbacker 330/12 JG

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Rickenbacker 330/12 JG

Rickenbacker

330/12 JG

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 151553
Model: 330/12 JG
Price: $3,518.90

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This 330/12 JG is a beautifully crafted, semi-hollow 12-string that nails that classic Rickenbacker jangle. It’s perfect for players seeking that iconic chime for jangly indie, folk, or vintage rock sounds – think Byrds or early REM. The build quality is superb, and the feel is exceptional, but be aware of the shorter scale and its inherent tonal limitations.

Product Description

  • Rickenbacker 330/12 JG
  • 12-String Electric Guitar
  • Style: 12-string Thinline semi-acoustic
  • Body: Maple
  • Set-in neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: unpainted Caribbean rosewood
  • Dot fingerboard inlays
  • 21 Frets
  • Scale: 629 mm
  • Nut width: 41.4 mm
  • Schaller machine heads
  • Pickups: 2 hi-gain single coils
  • Weight: 3.6 kg
  • Colour: Jetglo
  • Includes case
PROS
  • • Maple body delivers focused, articulate resonance and clarity.
  • • Caribbean rosewood fingerboard offers a smooth, fast playing experience.
  • • Hi-gain single coils provide a distinctive, chimey Rickenbacker edge.
  • • Schaller machine heads ensure rock-solid tuning stability and precision.
CONS
  • • The 3.6 kg weight can be fatiguing during extended playing sessions.
  • • The short scale length might feel cramped for players accustomed to longer scales.
  • • Limited pickup versatility; not ideal for heavily distorted or modern tones.

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Key Features

Body Material Maple
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Unpainted Caribbean rosewood
Pickups 2 Hi-Gain Single Coils
Scale Length 629 mm
Frets 21
Bridge Fixed Rickenbacker Bridge (likely Hi-Frequency Phase Split)
Weight 3.6 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The unpainted rosewood offers a very direct feel, some prefer it for its raw connection, but it may require more diligent care to prevent stickiness or grime buildup.
Yes, the pickup mounting is standard, allowing for swaps, though finding Rickenbacker-specific replacements can be a premium-priced endeavor.
The neck profile is generally considered a vintage 'C' shape – it’s comfortable, but the 41.4 mm nut width might feel a little snug for players with very large hands.

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