1982 Rickenbacker 362 Mapleglo
Description
In the late 1960s Rickenbacker’s core lineup solidified, as bands like the Byrds and the Beatles propelled the Rickenbacker image into the popular consciousness. And while Rickenbacker’s catalog has remained fairly consistent since then—save for a major spec update in the early ’80s—the historic California builder has found plenty of space to market more adventurous instruments, like this 362/12 doubleneck.
As the name implies, this model was very much a doubled version of the iconic 360. Like its single–neck counterpart, this instrument shipped with Rickenbacker Hi Gain pickups, with the familiar control set of five knobs and the Ric–O–Sound stereo output option.
Indeed, as far as the spec sheet goes, the only real difference between the doubleneck and the normal 360 models is the inclusion of binding on the top of the body, which was phased out of the rest of the series by the early ’70s. An additional switch was also added to engage one of the two pickup sets.
As a Rickenbacker product catalog from 1975 put it: “A flip of a switch lets the demanding performer change from 6- to 12-string sound on this Double Neck instrument. Combines all features of the Model 360 and 360/12. Double body, neck, and soundhole binding offers outstanding protection and beauty.”
Weight 13lbs. 4oz.. Golden/amber patina from age.
Original blue lined excellent condition hardshell case.
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Dayton Vintage Guitars
call or text 937-613-0690
As the name implies, this model was very much a doubled version of the iconic 360. Like its single–neck counterpart, this instrument shipped with Rickenbacker Hi Gain pickups, with the familiar control set of five knobs and the Ric–O–Sound stereo output option.
Indeed, as far as the spec sheet goes, the only real difference between the doubleneck and the normal 360 models is the inclusion of binding on the top of the body, which was phased out of the rest of the series by the early ’70s. An additional switch was also added to engage one of the two pickup sets.
As a Rickenbacker product catalog from 1975 put it: “A flip of a switch lets the demanding performer change from 6- to 12-string sound on this Double Neck instrument. Combines all features of the Model 360 and 360/12. Double body, neck, and soundhole binding offers outstanding protection and beauty.”
Weight 13lbs. 4oz.. Golden/amber patina from age.
Original blue lined excellent condition hardshell case.
World Wide Shipping
Dayton Vintage Guitars
call or text 937-613-0690