Rickenbacker Guitars

Rickenbacker guitars have provided the 'jangle' in popular Rock music for over 50 years now. These classic guitars, built in Santa Ana, California, have kept their original shapes and styles. Rickenbacker also make their own pickups and their guitars often feature two truss rods. They ignore trends in technology, making sure these hand made guitars are as good as the classics from the 60s. While a variety of colours are available, red is perhaps the most popular choice.

Considering how distinct they are sonically and physically, it is interesting to note how many players from different genres love 'Rickies'. From punk to jangly pop to stadium rock, there is a diverse list of artists who have used Rickenbacker electric guitars, including Pete Townshend, Thom Yorke and Jimmy Page.

Many of the more famous Rickenbacker models are semi-hollow and have a very distinct 'jangle' quality to their sound. It is fair to say that Rickenbackers are the definitive guitars for this type of sound. Their electric 12 string guitars more than solidify this point.

What Makes a Rickenbacker Guitar Different?

• One of the oldest electric guitar brands in the world, founded in 1931
• Known for their eccentric designs, most of which have remained unchanged for 50 years or more
• All guitars are made in the USA
• Have been played by artists including George Harrison, John Lennon, Johnny Ramone and Jeff Buckley
• Great selection of left handed Rickenbacker guitar options