Rickenbacker
74Also known as: Rickenbacher, RIC, Rick
UnclaimedRickenbacker is an American musical instrument manufacturer founded in 1931 by Adolph Rickenbacker and George Beauchamp. The company is best known for its electric guitars and basses, particularly the solid-body electric guitar. Rickenbacker was a pioneer in the development of the electric guitar, introducing the Frying Pan, the world’s first electric lap steel guitar, in 1932.
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$2,432.00
in Electric Basses Rank
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in Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars Rank
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in Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars Rank
$2,149.00 - $2,439.00
in Solid Body Electric Guitars Rank
$2,149.00 - $2,635.00
in Electric Basses Rank
$2,099.00 - $3,111.00
in Extended Range Guitars Rank
$2,099.00 - $3,111.00
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$3,599.00 - $7,725.42
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$2,749.00
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$2,404.29
in Extended Range Guitars Rank
$2,199.00 - $2,490.00
$2,099.00 - $2,299.00
$3,839.00 - $5,779.10
$4,025.00
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$1,999.00
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$3,995.00
$3,149.00 - $3,499.00
in Extended Range Guitars Rank
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$6,336.00
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$2,800.00
$1,899.99 - $2,399.00
$6,895.00
$14,868.75
$2,790.00 - $3,659.00
$5,500.00
Rickenbacker is an American musical instrument manufacturer founded in 1931 by Adolph Rickenbacker and George Beauchamp. The company is best known for its electric guitars and basses, particularly the solid-body electric guitar. Rickenbacker was a pioneer in the development of the electric guitar, introducing the Frying Pan, the world’s first electric lap steel guitar, in 1932.
Rickenbacker guitars gained widespread popularity in the 1960s, especially with bands like The Beatles and The Byrds, who favored the Rickenbacker 360 and 4001 bass models for their bright, jangly sound. The 12-string electric guitar became one of Rickenbacker’s trademarks, offering a distinctive, shimmering tone that became central to the sound of 1960s rock and pop.
Today, Rickenbacker is known for its premium, handcrafted guitars and basses, with a distinctive design and tone that remains popular with musicians in a variety of genres, including rock, alternative, and indie music.
Rickenbacker has 204 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars, Electric Basses, and Solid Body Electric Guitars. Their gear is featured by 933 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Pop, and Electronic. Notable users include Paul McCartney, Geddy Lee, and Al Cisneros. Most Rickenbacker products sit firmly in the high-end, boutique range.
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