Rickenbacker 620 FG
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Rickenbacker
620 FG
Product Info
Article Number:
169949
Brand:
Rickenbacker
Model:
620 FG
Category:
Alternative Design Guitars
Price:
$2,748.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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
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
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.
