Rickenbacker 1000
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Dates of manufacture:
1957 to 1971
The Rickenbacker 1000 was one of a trio of short scale length (three quarter sized) student guitars introduced in 1957 (the others were the 900 and 950 models). The Rickenbacker 1000 had a single pickup and an 18 fret neck. These guitars had tulip shaped neck-through bodies - initially symmetrical but the lower cutaway soon was enlarged to allow better access to the upper frets. Finish options were brown, black, gray, natural and fireglo. Although the 1000 disappeared from price lists between 1962 and 1966 it was in continuous production until 1971.
Source: The History of Rickenbacker Guitars. Richard R Smith. Centerstream Publications, 1987
Specifications (19)
Controls
| Pickup selector controls | 2-way selector switch |
| Tone controls | 1 tone control |
| Volume controls | 1 volume control |
Electronics
| Pickups configuration | chrome bar pickup |
General
| Finish colors | black finish, brown finish, gray finish, natural finish |
| Made in | USA |
| Number of strings | 6 strings |
| Scale length | 21 inches scale-length |
Body
| Body material | maple body |
| Body style | tulip style |
| Pickguard material | white pickguard |
Hardware
| Bridge | fixed bridge |
| Hardware color | chrome hardware |
Fretboard
| Fingerboard position markers | dot fingerboard position markers |
Neck
| Neck joint | neck through body |
| Neck material | maple neck |
| Neck width | 1.625 inches wide at nut |
| Number of frets | 18 fret |
| Tuner layout | three-each-side |
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Reviews (1)
RICKENBACKER 1000 reviewed by Tommy Rayburn
Tommy Rayburn
I have a 1964 Rickenbacker 1000-with matching Rickenbacker M8-E amplifier-that I’ve owned since the early 70’s. The previous owner purchased the guitar & amp new. First off, the guitar is beautiful..but it is also functional. I did replace the bridge with a Gibson styled one that allowed better intonation but didn’t interfere with the integrity of the instrument. I also didn’t need to modify the guitar in order to fit the bridge. The instrument sounds great, but doesn’t have a whole lot of tonal choices due to just the one toaster pickup. But it sounds great through my AC30 & plays like a dream. Plus, other guitarist who see the guitar have a fit over it. So, it’s a great piece of vintage design but it also serves as a great rhythm guitar. Love it!!!
