This 1992 Rickenbacker 360/12 in Fireglo is a genuine USA-made example of one of the most recognisable 12-string electric guitars ever produced, combining shimmering upper harmonics, naturally chorused chord textures and the unmistakable semi-hollow Rickenbacker response.

This particular guitar has been thoughtfully modified with a pair of Rickenbacker Toaster pickups and an upgraded bridge. Importantly, the original pickups and original bridge are retained and included in the hardcase, giving the next owner the option to retain the upgraded setup or return the guitar closer to its original specification.

Presented in Very Good Condition, it shows cosmetic wear consistent with careful ownership and its age while remaining a highly appealing early-'90s Rickenbacker. A hardcase is included.

At A Glance

Key Detail	Information
Brand	Rickenbacker
Model	360/12
Year	1992
Finish	Fireglo
Type	12-String Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar
Condition	Pre-Owned, Very Good Condition
Current Pickups	Rickenbacker Toaster Single Coils
Original Pickups	Included
Bridge	Upgraded
Original Bridge	Included
Included	Hardcase + Original Pickups + Original Bridge
Main Appeal	Classic Rickenbacker 12-string sound with reversible upgrades
Best For	Jangle pop, rock, indie, psychedelic, folk-rock and studio work

Condition Overview

Very Good Condition

This 1992 Rickenbacker 360/12 is presented in Very Good Condition.

Under the Fair Deal Music grading system, Very Good Condition means the guitar shows some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership while remaining fully functional.

Given its early-'90s manufacture, some age-related cosmetic signs are entirely consistent with a guitar that has been played and enjoyed rather than stored untouched.

What's Included?

✔ 1992 Rickenbacker 360/12 Fireglo
✔ Hardcase
✔ Original Rickenbacker Pickups
✔ Original Bridge

Modifications & Original Parts

This guitar currently has:

• Rickenbacker Toaster pickups fitted
• Upgraded bridge fitted

The following original components are retained and supplied with the guitar:

• Original pickup set
• Original bridge

This is particularly useful on an older instrument because the modifications can be enjoyed without the original components having been lost.

Condition Notes

• Very Good overall condition
• Cosmetic wear consistent with age and previous use
• Rickenbacker Toaster pickups fitted
• Original pickups included
• Upgraded bridge fitted
• Original bridge included
• Hardcase included

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

This pre-owned Rickenbacker 360/12 has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before being offered for sale.

Our checks include:

• Neck Toaster pickup tested
• Bridge Toaster pickup tested
• 3-way pickup selector checked
• Individual volume controls tested
• Individual tone controls tested
• Blend control checked
• Mono output assessed
• Rick-O-Sound stereo output assessed
• Neck condition inspected
• Rosewood fingerboard checked
• Frets assessed
• 12-string tuning machines checked
• Upgraded bridge inspected
• Tailpiece and hardware assessed
• General structural condition checked
• General playability assessed
• Hardcase checked for general usability

Service / Setup Work

A 12-string electric guitar requires particularly careful setup because twice the usual number of strings places additional importance on nut condition, neck relief, bridge adjustment and intonation.

This guitar has been checked for:

• Action
• Neck relief
• Fret condition
• Intonation
• Tuning stability
• Pickup operation
• Electronics
• Bridge adjustment
• Hardware
• General 12-string playability

As with any wooden instrument, minor setup movement can occur during transport due to changes in temperature and humidity.

What Makes The 1992 Rickenbacker 360/12 Special?

Few electric guitars have a voice as immediately recognisable as the Rickenbacker 360/12. Its semi-hollow maple construction, short 24.75" scale and paired octave/unison strings create the bright, complex harmonic response that became a defining part of 1960s folk-rock and later resurfaced throughout jangle pop, alternative and indie music.

This 1992 example is especially interesting because the fitted Rickenbacker Toaster pickups move the guitar towards a more vintage-influenced Rickenbacker voice, while the upgraded bridge can offer practical improvements in setup and intonation. Crucially, the original pickups and bridge remain with the instrument, preserving the option to reverse those changes.

Key Features & Benefits

Rickenbacker Toaster Pickups

The currently fitted Rickenbacker Toaster single-coil pickups are closely associated with the bright, open character of vintage Rickenbacker instruments.

Compared with the higher-output Hi-Gain pickups fitted to standard 360/12 guitars of this period, Toasters are prized for a more vintage-influenced response with excellent clarity and harmonic detail.

Original Pickups Included

The guitar's original pickups have not been discarded and are included in the hardcase.

This is an important benefit for a guitar of this age because it preserves the possibility of returning the electronics closer to their original 1992 configuration.

Upgraded Bridge

An upgraded bridge is currently fitted.

On a 12-string guitar, bridge accuracy can be particularly valuable because each string pair needs to intonate convincingly across the fingerboard.

The original bridge is also included.

Semi-Hollow Maple Construction

The 360/12 uses a semi-hollow maple body construction that contributes to its clear attack, ringing sustain and distinctive harmonic response.

Bound Rosewood Fingerboard

The rosewood fingerboard features Rickenbacker's characteristic triangular inlays and neck binding, providing the more ornate appearance associated with the 360 series.

Rick-O-Sound

Alongside conventional mono output, the 360/12 provides Rickenbacker's Rick-O-Sound stereo output, allowing the two pickups to be routed independently when used with the appropriate stereo connection and amplification setup.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

Rickenbacker 360/12 vs Rickenbacker 330/12

Both deliver the fundamental Rickenbacker 12-string character, but the 360/12 adds more elaborate cosmetic appointments including neck binding and triangular fingerboard inlays, together with the rounded 360 body styling.

Rickenbacker 360/12 vs 360/12C63

The 360/12C63 is designed as a more specific early-'60s recreation, with vintage Toaster pickups and other period-correct details. This 1992 standard 360/12 represents Rickenbacker's contemporary production specification of the period, although the fitted Toaster pickups give this individual guitar a stronger vintage-flavoured voice.

12-String Electric vs 6-String Electric

A 12-string does not simply sound like a larger six-string. The additional octave and unison strings create complex overtones and a natural chorus-like shimmer that can transform open chords, arpeggios and sustained rhythm parts.

Who Is It For?

Rickenbacker enthusiasts – A genuine early-'90s USA-made 360/12 with desirable reversible upgrades.

Jangle-pop players – Few guitars produce cleaner, more recognisable layered chord textures.

Indie and alternative guitarists – Excellent for creating wide arpeggios, drone parts and distinctive rhythm textures.

Folk-rock musicians – The electric 12-string remains one of the defining sounds of the genre.

Studio players – A 360/12 can add an instantly identifiable texture to an arrangement without needing heavy processing.

Collectors who still want to play their instruments – The original pickups and bridge remain included even though practical upgrades are currently fitted.

Suitable Genres & Applications

Particularly well suited to:

• Jangle pop
• Folk-rock
• Classic rock
• Psychedelic rock
• Indie
• Alternative
• Power pop
• New wave
• Americana
• Pop
• Studio layering
• Arpeggiated guitar
• Clean rhythm parts
• Chorus-like textures
• Live performance

Why Choose A 12-String Electric Guitar?

A 12-string guitar pairs the normal six strings with additional octave or unison strings.

The lower four courses are typically paired with octave strings, while the highest two courses are tuned in unison. Striking both strings together creates additional harmonics and a natural shimmering effect.

This gives chords considerably greater width and makes even relatively simple arpeggios sound layered and complex.

A Rickenbacker takes that concept further with its bright maple construction, distinctive pickup voicing and semi-hollow response.

Story & Context

The Rickenbacker 360/12 became one of the defining sounds of the electric 12-string.

The design achieved widespread recognition during the 1960s and helped establish the bright, chiming 12-string sound heard throughout folk-rock and pop. That influence continued into later generations of power pop, new wave, indie and alternative music.

By 1992, the 360/12 had evolved into a mature professional instrument while retaining the unmistakable silhouette, double pickguard, triangular inlays, R tailpiece and semi-hollow maple construction that had made earlier Rickenbackers instantly recognisable.

This example adds an interesting twist through its Rickenbacker Toaster pickup conversion and bridge upgrade, while the inclusion of the factory-era components preserves an important connection to its original specification.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Product Type	12-String Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar
Brand	Rickenbacker
Model	360/12
Year	1992
Country of Manufacture	USA
Finish	Fireglo
Body Type	Semi-Hollow
Body Material	Maple
Neck Material	Maple / Walnut Construction
Neck Construction	Set-In
Fingerboard Material	Rosewood
Fingerboard Binding	Yes
Fingerboard Inlays	Pearloid Triangle
Scale Length	24.75"
Number of Frets	24
Nut Width	Approx. 1 9/16"
String Configuration	12-String
Pickup Configuration	SS
Current Neck Pickup	Rickenbacker Toaster Single Coil
Current Bridge Pickup	Rickenbacker Toaster Single Coil
Original Pickup Type	Rickenbacker Hi-Gain Single Coils
Original Pickups Included	Yes
Controls	2 Volume, 2 Tone, Blend
Pickup Selector	3-Way Toggle
Output	Mono + Rick-O-Sound Stereo
Current Bridge	Upgraded Bridge
Original Bridge	Included
Tailpiece	Rickenbacker “R” Tailpiece
Hardware Finish	Chrome
Included	Hardcase, Original Pickups & Original Bridge
Condition	Pre-Owned, Very Good Condition

Modification & Originality Note

This is not currently an entirely factory-standard 1992 specification guitar.

The currently fitted modifications are:

• Rickenbacker Toaster pickups
• Upgraded bridge

The guitar's:

• Original pickups
• Original bridge

are included in the hardcase.

No claim is made that any other component has been modified unless separately identified.

For collectors, the retention of the removed factory components is a significant advantage over a modified vintage or older guitar whose original parts have been lost.

Pickup Specification Note

Standard 360/12 guitars from this period were normally fitted with Rickenbacker Hi-Gain single-coil pickups.

This guitar now has Rickenbacker Toaster pickups fitted, providing a more vintage-influenced Rickenbacker sound.

The original pickup set is included with the guitar.

Bridge Specification Note

An upgraded bridge is currently fitted.

The precise make and specification of the replacement bridge are not stated here, so no unsupported claim is made regarding its manufacturer or design.

The original Rickenbacker bridge is included in the hardcase.

Power Requirements

No battery or external power supply is required.

The Rickenbacker Toaster pickups and conventional guitar electronics are passive.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

This 1992 Rickenbacker 360/12 in Fireglo is an especially attractive proposition for someone looking for the unmistakable electric 12-string sound in a genuine older USA-made instrument.

The fitted Rickenbacker Toaster pickups give it a highly desirable vintage-influenced character, while the upgraded bridge provides a practical modification on an instrument where accurate 12-string setup matters.

Just as importantly, the modifications have not resulted in the factory components being lost: the original pickups and original bridge are both included in the hardcase.

Presented in Very Good Condition, this is a compelling player's Rickenbacker that retains strong appeal for collectors and enthusiasts.

Why Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?

Older and modified guitars need to be represented as individual instruments rather than simply described from a factory specification sheet.

Every pre-owned guitar at Fair Deal Music is individually assessed, with important modifications and included original components clearly disclosed.

For this Rickenbacker, both the currently fitted upgrades and retained original parts are identified so the next owner knows exactly what accompanies the guitar.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

Fair Deal Music is Birmingham's largest independent music store, combining a major showroom with nationwide ecommerce and decades of experience buying, selling and part-exchanging new, used, pre-owned and vintage musical equipment.

When you buy from us, you benefit from:

• Family-run independent retailer established in 1987
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• Modifications clearly disclosed
• Included original components clearly identified
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• Large Birmingham showroom
• Friendly support before and after purchase

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Contact our team for a no-obligation valuation and find out what your existing gear could be worth towards this 1992 Rickenbacker 360/12.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year is this Rickenbacker 360/12?

This guitar is a 1992 example.

What finish does it have?

It is finished in Rickenbacker's iconic Fireglo burst.

Is this a 12-string guitar?

Yes. The Rickenbacker 360/12 is a full 12-string electric guitar, with octave and unison string pairs producing its distinctive shimmering response.

Are the pickups original?

The pickups currently installed are Rickenbacker Toaster pickups, which are a later upgrade.

Are the original pickups still included?

Yes. The original Rickenbacker pickup set is included in the hardcase.

What pickups would a standard 1992 360/12 normally have?

Standard 360/12 guitars from this period were typically fitted with Rickenbacker Hi-Gain single coils.

Why fit Rickenbacker Toaster pickups?

Toaster pickups are popular with players seeking a more vintage-inspired Rickenbacker response with exceptional clarity and the bright articulation associated with earlier models.

Has the bridge also been changed?

Yes. An upgraded bridge is currently fitted.

Is the original bridge included?

Yes. The original bridge is included in the hardcase.

Can the guitar potentially be returned closer to factory specification?

The original pickups and original bridge are included, giving a future owner the key removed components should they wish to investigate returning the guitar closer to its previous specification.

What is the body made from?

The 360/12 uses a semi-hollow maple body.

What fingerboard does it have?

It has a bound rosewood fingerboard with Rickenbacker's triangular inlays.

What is the scale length?

It uses a 24.75" scale length.

How many frets does this period 360/12 have?

This early-'90s generation uses 24 frets.

What is Rick-O-Sound?

Rick-O-Sound is Rickenbacker's stereo output system, allowing the neck and bridge pickup signals to be routed separately when used with the appropriate stereo cable and equipment.

Can it also be connected to a normal guitar amplifier?

Yes. A conventional mono output is provided for standard amplifier and pedalboard use.

Does it require a battery?

No. Its guitar electronics are passive.

Does it come with a hardcase?

Yes. A hardcase is included, containing the original pickups and original bridge.

What condition is it in?

It is presented in Very Good Condition, meaning it shows some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership while remaining fully functional.

Can I request a video demo?

Yes. A Request a Video Demo is especially useful for this guitar if you would like to hear the fitted Toaster pickups, see the Fireglo finish and inspect the individual condition before purchasing.

Can I part-exchange another guitar against it?

Yes. Fair Deal Music considers trade-ins and part exchanges across a wide range of modern, vintage and collectable musical equipment.