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Rickenbacker | Product Code:
740228
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Rickenbacker VINTAGE Combo 400 '57 Refinish Jet Black
Sale price
$3,675.00
Regular price
$4,262.00
Unit price
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Product Condition
| Brand New | Unused, as sold. |
|---|---|
| Mint | Like new, no flaws. |
| Excellent | Barely used, very minor wear. |
| Very Good | Light wear, fully functional. |
| Good | Visible wear, plays fine. |
| Fair | Heavy wear, still playable. |
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Rickenbacker VINTAGE Combo 400 '57 Refinish Jet Black
Sale price
$3,675.00
Regular price
$4,262.00
Unit price
/
Unavailable
Description
Description
In the 1920s, Electro String Instrument Corporation capitalized on the guitar culture of the time by producing steel guitars equipped with horseshoe pickups. The company later changed its name to Rickenbacker Inc., which continues to this day, and continues to produce instruments beloved by artists around the world.
This is the Combo 400, produced around 1957. Its distinctive tulip body shape made it an entry-level model at the time. It debuted in 1956, but production ceased before 1958, and was succeeded by the Model 400 series, which featured a neck-through construction.
【body】
The total weight is approximately 2.7 kg. The body color is Jet Black, but gold flakes appear to have been oversprayed onto the sparkle finish. While the neck-through material is usually left unpainted, this guitar features Jet Black paint on the neck-through material, creating a very cool finish. There are some minor graffiti engravings and dents on the pickguard and bridge cover, but the guitar is in good condition.
【neck】
The neck is made of maple and features a neck-through construction. The fingerboard is also excellent. The headstock is oversprayed with the same sparkle black finish as the body. The tuners remain the same "Grover V97" open-backs, and while there is some variation in winding stiffness, there are no functional issues. The frets and nut have been replaced. Settings are within the spec range, and there are no issues with extreme choking or other issues. The nut width is 43.0mm. The neck features a sturdy, thick shape that evokes the guitar's age.
[Electrical system]
The controls are volume/tone and a tone shift switch. The neck-mounted pickup is a Rowe Industries "DiArmond" Combo model single-coil pickup, a favorite among bizarre guitar fans. While this is an entry-level model, it's backed by high-quality materials, producing a warm tone with a strong overtone presence for a comfortable sound.
Silver hard case included
Weight: approx. 2.7kg
Body Material: Maple wing
Neck Material/Scale: Maple Neck Thru/628mm (24-3/4inch)
Fingerboard/Inlay: Rosewood, 21 Fret/Pearloid dot
Nut Width: 43.0mm (replaced)
Fret Width/Radius: 2.0mm (replaced)/381mm (15inch)
Neck Thickness (1F/7F/12F): 23.2mm/23.8mm/23.8mm
Pickup: DeArmond Single Coil Pickup, 9.0kΩ
*The DC resistance of the pickup is measured through the control section.
-------Heartman Vintage Guitars is Ikebe Music's vintage guitar and bass specialty store-------
This is the Combo 400, produced around 1957. Its distinctive tulip body shape made it an entry-level model at the time. It debuted in 1956, but production ceased before 1958, and was succeeded by the Model 400 series, which featured a neck-through construction.
【body】
The total weight is approximately 2.7 kg. The body color is Jet Black, but gold flakes appear to have been oversprayed onto the sparkle finish. While the neck-through material is usually left unpainted, this guitar features Jet Black paint on the neck-through material, creating a very cool finish. There are some minor graffiti engravings and dents on the pickguard and bridge cover, but the guitar is in good condition.
【neck】
The neck is made of maple and features a neck-through construction. The fingerboard is also excellent. The headstock is oversprayed with the same sparkle black finish as the body. The tuners remain the same "Grover V97" open-backs, and while there is some variation in winding stiffness, there are no functional issues. The frets and nut have been replaced. Settings are within the spec range, and there are no issues with extreme choking or other issues. The nut width is 43.0mm. The neck features a sturdy, thick shape that evokes the guitar's age.
[Electrical system]
The controls are volume/tone and a tone shift switch. The neck-mounted pickup is a Rowe Industries "DiArmond" Combo model single-coil pickup, a favorite among bizarre guitar fans. While this is an entry-level model, it's backed by high-quality materials, producing a warm tone with a strong overtone presence for a comfortable sound.
Silver hard case included
Weight: approx. 2.7kg
Body Material: Maple wing
Neck Material/Scale: Maple Neck Thru/628mm (24-3/4inch)
Fingerboard/Inlay: Rosewood, 21 Fret/Pearloid dot
Nut Width: 43.0mm (replaced)
Fret Width/Radius: 2.0mm (replaced)/381mm (15inch)
Neck Thickness (1F/7F/12F): 23.2mm/23.8mm/23.8mm
Pickup: DeArmond Single Coil Pickup, 9.0kΩ
*The DC resistance of the pickup is measured through the control section.
-------Heartman Vintage Guitars is Ikebe Music's vintage guitar and bass specialty store-------
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■ Condition
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* Voltage
All electrical products are intended for the Japanese market and are designed for 100 V operation.
About us
Founded in 1975, Ikebe Music is one of Japan's largest general music stores.Thanks to its long history and proven track record, it has earned the trust of musicians and music fans not only in Japan but around the world.
Ikebe Music ships not only within Japan, but also overseas.As a well-known retailer of used musical instruments in Japan, we have a wide selection of used and vintage instruments.
We have a wide variety of unusual and rare instruments, so please take a look.Please note that we do not list new products, as our contracts with our suppliers prohibit international shipping.
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In Japan, we have about 30 stores in Tokyo (Ikebukuro, Shibuya, Akihabara) and Osaka.
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