Rickenbacker 1996 AFG Review

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Overall Rating 4.25

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Features 4

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Quality 2

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Reliability / Value 4.5

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Rickenbacker 1996 AFG Specs

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  • Body Shape: LPS  
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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Semi-Hollowbody  
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  • Scale Length: 20-3/4"  
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  • Body Construction: Double cutaway  
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  • Body Wood: Maple  
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  • Pickguard: Yes  
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  • Neck Joint: Set neck  
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  • Neck Wood: Rosewood  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Dot  
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  • Number of Frets: 21  
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  • Nut Width: 1.63"  
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  • Tuners: Vintage Style  
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  • Bridge: Roller-Bridge  
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  • Bridge: Accent Vibrato  
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  • Hardware: Chrome  
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  • Number of Pickups: 3  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 5-Position Blade  
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  • Bridge Pickup Type: Single Coil  
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  • Middle Pickup Type: Single Coil  
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  • Neck Pickup Type: Single Coil  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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Following review text is verbal representation of numerical rating information:

Rickenbacker's 1996 AFG is a nice sounding instrument that plays well. Most musicians feel that, overall, it's a fine guitar. Not much to be asked for feature-wise, Rickenbacker delivered what's expected: a sturdy, quality instrument at a fair price.

Rickenbacker went really far in carefully choosing 1996 AFG's features. There's little to be wished for, which makes 1996 AFG a full-featured guitar for a musician that plays a music style this instrument is primarily built for. If you decide to go for Rickenbacker's 1996 AFG you will be happy with its, safe to say - rich features. A job well-done by 1996 AFG.

Rickenbacker did a good job. 1996 AFG is built well, the finish feels just right, the hardware is solid. While playing for a longer periods of time you can expect 1996 AFG to stay in tune and you will be pleased while playing, because the neck is extremely comfortable. You might find that over time metal parts will oxidize a bit, but that's normal and nothing to worry about. Rickenbacker did a really good job with 1996 AFG guitar.

If you need an instrument that withstands live performances and studio sessions, rehearsals and practicing, you should rest assured that Rickenbacker's 1996 AFG is the right choice. This instrument is definitely built to last and will do so , through fire and flames. Rickenbacker has the knowledge and experience you can rely on, and that kind of experience is well built into 1996 AFG.