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Rickenbacker Guitar and Bass User Manual

Rickenbacker Guitar and Bass
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Rickenbacker Guitar and Bass Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRickenbacker
ModelGuitar and Bass
CategoryMusic Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Instrument Features

Bridge Assembly

Six-way adjustable bridge with individual string saddles for increased adjustability.

Easy Stringing Tailpiece

Features a no-hole slot design for straightforward restringing.

Output Jacks

Includes the exclusive Rick-O-Sound jack for effects and multi-channel capabilities.

Pickups

All guitars are equipped with Rickenbacker manufactured pickups.

Dual Truss Rod Neck Design

Most necks feature two truss rods for enhanced strength and adjustability.

Exclusive Head Design

Unique head shape for easy tuning, specifically on 12-string models.

Nameplate Adjustment

Truss rod adjustment nuts are conveniently located under the nameplate.

Pickguard

Many models feature sturdy plastic pickguards, some with two-level adjustability.

Fifth Tone Control

Exclusive control on some models for expanded tone adjustment capabilities.

Balanced and Contoured Body

Superb design offering total playing comfort with exclusive high gloss finishes.

Tone and Volume Controls Overview

Separate controls for each pickup, plus a three-position pickup selector.

Controls and Adjustments

Volume and Tone Controls

Detailed explanation of separate volume/tone knobs for bass/treble pickups and selectors.

Reverse Controls

Notes on replica models with reverse-wired tone knobs or different control positions.

Vintage Tone Selector

Feature on Model 4003 basses to switch between classic 4001 and modern tone circuits.

String Height Adjustment

Instructions for adjusting string height using bridge adjustment screws.

String Length and Pitch Adjustment

Guidance on adjusting string length for optimal pitch and intonation.

Hi Tek Vibrato

Details on intonation, height adjustment, and handle position for the Hi Tek vibrato.

Accent Vibrato

Information on the vintage replica vibrato assembly and its handle position adjustment.

Kauffman Vibrato

Describes the 1950s-style sideways vibrato and how to neutralize it.

Neck and Pickup Adjustments

Neck Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting Rickenbacker necks using dual truss rods.

Pickup Adjustment

How to adjust pickup height and polepieces for optimal tone and output.

Special Features and Setup

Rick-O-Sound

Explanation of the stereo output for special effects and multi-channel capabilities.

Strings and Tuning

Information on Rickenbacker strings, their properties, and tuning.

String Replacement

Guidelines for proper string replacement to maintain instrument adjustments.

12 String Tuning

Recommended method for tuning a 12-string guitar for optimal pitch.

String Guide

Table detailing factory string gauges for Rickenbacker guitars and basses.

Maintenance and Support

General Guitar Care

Instructions for cleaning, polishing, and protecting the guitar's finish.

Oil Finish Maintenance

Care recommendations for hand-rubbed oil finishes using Tung oil and abrasives.

Warranty Repair

Procedure for obtaining warranty repairs, including required documentation.

Parts

Information on ordering genuine Rickenbacker replacement parts.

Manual Updates

Details on accessing the latest version of the manual online.