RICKENBACKER 483

  • Rickenbacker 483 electric guitar
    Rickenbacker 483

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1973 to 1984

Production of the Rickenbacker 483 began in 1973 and ended in 1984. It was the three pickup version of the 481 model - with the same 4000 series bass style body and bolt-on neck. These 483 guitars were special order and are relative rare compared to the 481 and 482 models. The 483 appeared on the offical price list in 1980 but was discontinued along with the othe 480 guitars in 1984

Specifications (18)

Controls

Tone controls2 tone controls
Volume controls2 volume controls
Pickup selector controlsphase switch

Electronics

Pickups brand and modelRickenbacker Hi-Gain pickup(s)
Pickups configuration3 single coil pickups

General

Made inUSA
Number of strings6 strings

Body

Body materialmaple body
Body stylecresting wave style
Pickguard materialwhite pickguard

Hardware

Bridgebridge-cover
Hardware colorchrome hardware
Tailpiecetrapeze tailpiece

Fretboard

Fingerboard inlay materialpearl fingerboard inlay material
Fingerboard position markersdot fingerboard position markers

Neck

Neck jointbolt on neck
Neck materialmaple neck
Number of frets24 fret

Prices (1)

DatePriceConditionNameComments
1980$530newguitar-listList price

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