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Rickenbacker 620 FG

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Rickenbacker 620 FG

Rickenbacker

620 FG

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Product Info

Article Number: 169949
Brand: Rickenbacker
Model: 620 FG
Category: Alternative Design Guitars
Price: $2,748.90

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The 620 FG is a seriously unique instrument—it's got that unmistakable Rickenbacker vibe, but with a longer scale for a tighter, more focused low end. This is a premium-priced guitar perfect for players seeking a distinctive voice and a head-turning aesthetic; think alternative rock, progressive metal, or anyone wanting something truly different.

Product Description

  • Rickenbacker 620 FG
  • Electric Guitar
  • Maple body
  • Maple neck-thru
  • Caribbean Rosewood (Metopium Brownei) fretboard (with triangle inlays)
  • 21 frets
  • 629 mm scale
  • 41.4 mm Nut width
  • Schaller machine heads
  • 2 Hi-gain single coil pickups
  • Mono & Stereo output
  • Weight: approx. 3.6 kg
  • Colour: Fireglo
  • Includes case
PROS
  • • Maple body delivers bright, articulate tone with excellent sustain
  • • Neck-thru design enhances upper fret access and feel
  • • Caribbean Rosewood fretboard provides a smooth, warm playing surface
  • • Schaller hardware ensures reliable tuning stability and performance
CONS
  • • The 629 mm scale can feel unwieldy for players used to shorter scales
  • • Fireglo finish, while iconic, is prone to scratches and blemishes
  • • Limited pickup versatility; excels in high-gain scenarios, less so for clean tones

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Key Features

Body Material Maple
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Caribbean Rosewood (Metopium Brownei)
Pickups 2 Hi-gain single coil
Scale Length 629 mm
Frets 21
Bridge Fixed (likely Rickenbacker-branded)
Weight 3.6 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

It generally imparts a slightly warmer, more mellow tone with a touch more sustain than traditional rosewood, contributing to the overall character of the guitar.
While neck dive can be a factor with any neck-thru design, Rickenbacker's balance is generally quite good; however, it’s advisable to try before you buy if this is a major concern.
The stereo output allows for wider, more spacious sounds through amplifiers and effects, often used for creating unique sonic textures in recording or live settings.

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