Detail 01
12 strings
Doubled courses give the chime, but every chord change is heavier under the fingers and intonation is fussier.
Product detailSKU #1274034491796
Rickenbacker360 12-String Electric Guitar - Fireglo
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Rickenbacker's 12-string semi-hollow in Fireglo. For the player who wants that specific chiming 12-string jangle and will pay $3,099 for the real thing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Jangly rhythm parts in a mix with a second guitarist
- Players chasing Beatles-era or Smiths-style chime
- Studio work where one part needs instant shimmer
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- High-gain playing — 12 strings turn to mush under heavy distortion
- Lead players who bend notes; doubled courses fight bends
- Anyone who dislikes a narrow 41.4 mm nut with 12 strings on it
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Mono and stereo output
Standard cable works fine. A stereo cable splits the two pickups to separate amps or channels for wider tone.
Detail 03
Maple body and neck, semi-hollow
Maple is bright and tight; the hollow chambering adds air without the feedback of a fully hollow body.
Detail 04
41.4 mm nut width
Narrow for a 12-string. Strings sit close together, so clean fretting takes adjustment if you're used to wide necks.
Detail 05
3.6 kg weight
Light for a 12-string. Long sets won't wear on your shoulder the way a heavy solidbody does.
Detail 06
10 inch fingerboard radius
Fairly round board. Comfortable for chording, less forgiving of low action and big bends.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Twelve strings means twelve tuners — expect longer tuning and restringing sessions
- 02Budget for a case sized to the 12-string headstock
- 03A stereo cable is a separate purchase if you want the split output
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this as a regular electric guitar?
Yes, it plays through any amp with a standard cable. But the doubled strings shape everything you play — it won't disappear into a six-string role.
02Does it feed back?
It's semi-hollow with a maple body, so it's more resistant than a fully hollow guitar, but it will still ring out at high volume close to an amp.
03Is the neck hard to play?
The 41.4 mm nut is narrow for twelve strings, so the courses sit tight. Chording is fine; single-note work and bending take practice.
04What's the stereo output for?
It sends each pickup to a separate output, so you can run two amps or two channels at once. A standard mono cable sums them normally.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsPickups & controls
- No of Pickups
- 2
- Type of Pickups
- Hi-gain
- Pickup Configuration
- SS
- Bridge
- 6 Saddle
4 detailsPlayability
- Fret Marker Style
- Triangle
- Crown Radius
- 25.4 cm (10'')
- Neck Width At Nut
- 41.4 mm (1.63'')
- Neck Width At 12th Fret
- 49.05 mm (1 .931'')
10 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
- Fingerboard Wood
- Rosewood
- Neck Binding
- Yes
- Body Material
- Maple
- Body Type
- Semi-acoustic
- Neck Wood
- Maple
- Fingerboard Material
- Rosewood
- Body Shape
- Semi-hollow
- Tailpiece
- ''R''
- Neck Typ
- e Set-in
1 detailsConnections & power
- Output Type
- Mono and Stereo
4 detailsSize & weight
- Overall Width
- 38.1 cm (15'')
- Weight
- 3.6
- Overall Depth
- 38.1 mm (1 1/2'')
- Overall Length
- 101.6 cm (40'')
1 detailsOther
- Machine Heads
- Schaller
