Rickenbacker · 360/12 · 1964–present (prototypes 1963)
Rickenbacker began work on an electric 12-string in 1963, and employee Dick Burke's headstock solved the big problem. Six tuners mount sideways as usual and six point backward through slots, so the peghead stays normal size. Rickenbacker also puts the regular string first in each pair, which is a big part of the sound. F.C. Hall gave George Harrison the second one built, in New York in February 1964, and you hear it on You Can't Do That, most of A Hard Day's Night and Ticket to Ride. Roger McGuinn bought a 360/12 after seeing the film and built the Byrds' early sound on it. Harrison's was an old style guitar with sharp bound edges and a trapeze tailpiece. His second, handed to him in Minneapolis in August 1965, had the rounded new style body. After 1969 the neck grew to 24 frets and Hi-Gains replaced the toasters. If you want a 1960s guitar, look for 21 frets, toasters and a serial that fits. If you just want the jangle, a 360/12C63 or V64 reissue gets you there without the vintage questions.
Read the jackplate serial. Harrison's first 360/12 is CM107, which Rickenbacker's own decoder dates to December 1963, and 1961–1986 serials run year letter then month letter. On an original, a trapeze tailpiece points to 1964 or earlier, since 12-strings got the R tailpiece in late 1964, and a 24-fret neck means 1970 or later.
The neck is no wider than a six-string's, so the outer strings can slip off the edge, as Harrison noticed, and big fingers find it crowded. Twelve strings put a lot of pull on the twin truss rods, which need a tech who knows them. Tailpieces and pickups are easy to swap, so check both match the date.
Buying guide
Buy a 1980s or later 360/12 for the jangle, where most US sellers ask $2,265–3,299 delivered, and the 2012 Jetglo with its original case at $2,520 is our pick. About 82 are listed and most ask $2,775–4,250 delivered, while 360/12V64 and C63 reissues ask $2,800–4,635, a Carl Wilson 360/12CW asks $4,225, and 1965–66 originals ask $5,190–10,435. Run the jackplate serial through Rickenbacker's online decoder, then count the frets (21 on a 1960s guitar, 24 from 1970), check that the tailpiece and pickups fit that date, and ask about neck relief, since twelve strings work the twin truss rods hard. Several guitars are listed by two Japanese dealers each, including the 360/12V64 ZB-0371 and the 2010 Mapleglo S/N 10-23394, so compare photos, and skip the $2,499 1995 from a zero-feedback seller.
$2,265.00est. delivered
The lowest delivered 360/12 here, a 1986 in white with black trim, and the dealer shows it on video. Watch for buzz on the octave strings and ask for the jackplate serial.
1986 Rickenbacker 360 12 String White w Black Trim BT - w/ VIDEO
$2,520.00est. delivered
A 2012 Jetglo with its original case, about $250 under the band. A modern 24-fret, Hi-Gain 360/12 gives you the sound without the vintage questions; ask for the jackplate serial and a sight down the neck.
2012 Rickenbacker 360/12 12 String Electric Guitar In Jetglo Finish w/OHSC
$3,299.00est. delivered
Titled 100% original and a great player, a 1981 from a US dealer inside the band. Ask the seller to confirm the neck relief and that the pickups and tailpiece are the factory ones.
1981 Rickenbacker 360/12 100% Original Great Player! (98)
$5,190.00est. delivered
A 1965, the Beatles and Byrds years, at $5,190 delivered from a US dealer, the lowest of the three 1960s 360/12s here. Check for 21 frets, toasters and a jackplate serial that fits, and confirm the returns policy before you pay.
1965 Rickenbacker 360/12 12-string Maplglo get all those Beatle & McGuinn tones.
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Used$2,265.00est. delivered
$2,195.00 + $70.00 shipping
Buy It Now$2,195.00
Good buy
1986, white with black trim, with a video. In the US.
Seller: bullseye-guitars
100% positive
Used$2,520.00est. delivered
$2,395.00 + $125.00 shipping
Buy It Now$2,395.00
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2012 Jetglo, titled with OHSC. In the US.
Seller: imperial_vintage_guitars
99.5% positive
Used$3,299.00est. delivered
$3,200.00 + $99.00 shipping
Buy It Now$3,200.00
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1981, titled 100% original. In the US.
Seller: theguitarbuyer
100% positive
Used$5,190.00est. delivered
$4,995.00 + $195.00 shipping
Buy It Now$4,995.00
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1965 Mapleglo original. In the US.
Seller: raretoyzz
100% positive
Used$4,224.99est. delivered
$4,049.99 + $175.00 shipping
Buy It Now$4,049.99
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Carl Wilson 360/12CW signature from 2000, with case, COA and tags. In the US.
Seller: mmguitarbar
99.5% positive
Used$2,499.00est. delivered
$2,299.00 + $200.00 shipping
Buy It Now$2,299.00
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Seller: hanzoku
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Used$3,442.00delivered
$3,442.00 · free shipping
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zenasas lists the same 360/12V64 ZB-0371 at $3,075. Compare photos. Ships from Japan.
Seller: ishibashimusic
100% positive
Used$10,434.67est. delivered
$10,250.00 + $184.67 shipping
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Priced high
1966 with Rick-O-Sound stereo, the top ask here. In the US.
Seller: barnantiques_us
100% positive
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