New to the Rickenbaker vintage reissue line is the Model 1996. This reissue of the Rose Morris export version of the Model 325 was originally described as “a slim-line instrument with all of the features of model 1998 (340) but of smaller body dimensions." The 1996 features a 3/4 scale neck, Vintage Single Coil Toaster Top™ pickups, Accent vibrato and an "F-hole" that is faithful in size and placement to the original design. *Available in Amber Fireglo only.

When John Lennon discovered that his 325C64 style guitar had sustained damage in 1964, he used a 1996 guitar during the period that his guitar was at the factory for repair.

The three way pickup selector combines with five rotary controls for volume and tone to offer nearly limitless tonal variations.

The Rickenbacker 1996 guitar includes a hard shell case covered in silver Tolex vinyl and with a plush lining.

Due to franchise restrictions, we may not ship Rickenbackers outside the US, Canada, and Mexico.


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The US manufacturer's suggested retail price of the 1996 is $3199, but CLICK HERE to receive discount pricing and availability via email on this guitar.