1955 Rickenbacker Combo 800 – Natural Maple
Description
This early 1955 Rickenbacker Combo 800 is in its original “Natural Maple” finish! Rick factory manager Paul Barth designed the Combo 600 (single coil model) and Combo 800, and 1954 was their first year of production. The Combo 800 features a thick, German-carved maple body that has been mostly hollowed to allow for the electronics, and this cavity is accessible through a thin aluminum backplate that covers most of the back of the body. The real standout on this piece is Rickenbacker’s early dual coil “Horseshoe” pickup, which is actually a humbucking pickup launched before Gibson developed the traditional humbucker in 1957. Each switch connects with each coil for a unique and customizable playing experience. You don’t see these often, so here’s a great chance to take this super cool Rickenbacker home!
Overall Condition: 8, wear and patina evenly throughout
Specifications
- finish_details Natural Maple, Original, Great Condition, light playwear throughout guitar
- body_material Maple
- neck_material Maple
- fretboard_material Rosewood
- neck_profile Thin D
- weight 7 lbs 1 oz
- scale_length 23"
- pickup_readings 5.06K
- tubes
- speakers
- electronics Original, Untouched
- nut_width 1-11/16”
- hardware Original, Good Condition with mild patina to hardware on front of body, moderate patina to aluminum plate on back of body
- includes Original Hardshell Case with red lining, Rickenbacker pickup instruction sheet
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