Resources

Enjoy this collection of highly recommended destinations, documentation, schematics and reference material relating to Rickenbackers, whether it's needing Rickenbackers worked on, learning about the company history, or itching a fascination.

Hire a Rickenbacker Session Musician

Jason Mendelson can remotely record Rickenbacker 12-string, 6-string, bass, or electric mandolin on your song, no matter where in the world you may be.

Rickenbacker 101

The objective of Rickenbacker 101 is to have a good mix of high level overviews that link to deep dives so that you can get answers to almost any question you may have about Rickenbackers.

Davis Guitar Works

Davis Guitar Works is dedicated to serving the guitarist that has been frustrated by always having to compromise one aspect of their "ideal guitar" at the expense of achieving another.

Rickenbacker Register

The Rickenbacker Register is a valuable database repository resource for enthusiasts looking to document and explore the history of Rickenbacker instruments.

The Facebook Marketplace

This Facebook group serves one purpose: to connect buyers and sellers of precious Rickenbacker instruments from all eras.

Rickenbacker.com

In recent days, Rickenbacker has revamped their website to host a wealth of information, from schematics and documenting legacy models to historical photographs and more.

Schematics and other technical documentation

4 Knob, 3 Pickup, Mono Schematic

For use with 325V59 and 325V58 models

See Schematic

5 Knob, 3 Pickup, Mono Schematic

For use with 320, 325, 325V63, 325C64, 340, 350, 355 models

See Schematic

5 Knob, 2 Pickup, Mono Schematic

See Schematic

For use with 310, 330, 610, 610 models

5 Knob, 2 Pickup, Stereo Schematic

See Schematic

For use with 360, 360, 381, 381, 620, 620, 4005 models

5 Knob, 3 Pickup, Stereo Schematic

See Schematic

For use with the 370 models

4 Knob, 2 Pickup, Mono Schematic

See Schematic

For use with 4001S, 4003S, 4001V63, 4001CS, 4001C64, 4001C64S models - Note the C3 capacitor is not present for the 4001V63

4 Knob, 2 Pickup, Stereo Schematic
(4001 and Early 4003)

See Schematic

For use with 4001 and all 4003 models until mid 2000's - Note the C3 capacitor is not present for the 4003 models

4 Knob, 2 Pickup, Stereo Schematic
(Modern 4003)

See Schematic

For use with modern 4003's since the mid 2000's

Bridge Pickup Assembly
(4001 and 4003)

See Diagram

Useful diagram showing how the bridge pickup assembly is assembled, including how to mount the chrome pickup cover.

Guitar Bridge Assembly

See Diagram

Useful diagram showing how the guitar bridges are assembled, for models such as the 330, 360, 381, 620, 660 and many others.

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