Basically the same as Model 330 but with twelve strings. Careful acoustic research has resulted in the full, rich and warm sound of this popular model. Two single coil pickups on a full size body are accented by a traditionally shaped sound hole.
The 24 fret Rosewood fingerboard is punctuated by dot inlay fret markers, with full double cutaways permitting access to all the frets. Standard output is monaural through a single jack plate. Includes a Rickenbacker hardshell case.
Comments about Rickenbacker Model 33012 12 String Electric Guitar (Hollow Body) (Assorted Colors):
I live in Australia where there is no Rickenbacker distributor and used Rics are expensive and rare. I bought a new one on a trip to the USA and even though it was expensive (around $2000) it was worth it. The workmanship is very good, the neck, action and balance are perfect for me. The sound, well, where else would you get this sound. I also have a 12 string strat which is good but really it is not in the same class as this guitar.
5/26/2007
(3 of 11 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Folk Revival
By Ilan Freedman
from New York, NY
Pros
Fun To Play
Cons
Flat Sound
Best Uses
Advanced Players
Comments about Rickenbacker Model 33012 12 String Electric Guitar (Hollow Body) (Assorted Colors):
This is the guitar that Roger McGuinn from The Byrds played in their hits "Turn Turn Turn", and "Mr. Tambourine Man."
Rickenbacker 330/12
Rickenbacker International Corp. guarantees their instruments to be free from defective materials and workmanship to the original purchaser for five years, except for the finish, which is guaranteed for one year. This warranty begins upon the date of manufacture as stamped on the Rickenbacker Warranty card.
