Rickenbacker 340 12 String Review

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Overall Rating 5

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Features 5

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Quality 3.75

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Reliability / Value 5

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Rickenbacker 340 12 String Specs

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  • Body Shape: LPS  
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  • Number of Strings: 12  
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  • Body Type: Semi-Hollowbody  
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  • Scale Length: 24-3/4"  
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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: Maple  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Dot  
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  • Number of Frets: 24  
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  • Nut Width: 1.63"  
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  • Tuners: Schaller  
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  • Bridge: Saddle Lock  
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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: Tone  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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  • "R" Tailpiece, 3 High Gain Pickups with Mono Output.

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Comparing to other guitars in its range this is an absolute must have! 340 12 String is a perfect choice for musicians seeking a guitar in this price range. If you give it a shot, you won't be sorry and surely you'll fall in love with this Rickenbacker's beauty in no time.

Feature-wise this guitar is perfect! There is no need to add or remove anything, and that is quite an achievement by Rickenbacker, considering that it's quite hard to please every musician's desire, in order to grade an instrument such as 340 12 String with such a high score when it comes to guitar features. That means that Rickenbacker has constructed more or less a guitar with perfect features, so if you decide to buy 340 12 String you will be more than happy with it.

This beauty has virtually no flaws. Rickenbacker surpassed their traditional level of quality and produced an instrument that is built great, and built to last. The finish is amazing and the hardware easily adjustable to fit any kind of action. The neck is superb and smooth while playing. 340 12 String stays in tune 99% of the time and responds well to various playing styles.

340 12 String is a reliable guitar that will go to hell and back with you, and would want to do it again. It's a magnificent instrument that is reliable on stage as it is in studio. It will stand the beating and still would not lose its charm and ability to perform. Rickenbacker did make the instrument that should be considered the most reliable in its class!