Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

I'm wondering if anyone has an opinion why so many used 360/12CW's are for sale? There seems to be a steady stream of these listed on e-bay alone.

I've seen a lot of them for sale. Once at Mars Music in Kansas City they had five of them at one time. I don't know what the deal with them is. Maybe people bought them and thought their value would skyrocket?

I must admit - that's why I bought mine. Every other signature Rick has been a good investment and I feel the CW will be the same, long term. But beyond that - they are just a great Rick. If you're looking for a 360/12 - then get the CW. Beautifully figured wood - very light- and a killer crackle to the sound. I think that may be a problem though - people are buying them as an investment and not playing them - never getting to know what a great guitar they are - Rickenbacker's secret weapon.

I agree - my 360/12CW is a fantastic guitar. Great tone, very light and comfortable, and since it's one of the later ones (#475, from 2001) it has (in my opinion) the nicer fireglo that they were using at that time. I've owned it for over a year now and I play it almost every day. I realize I'm lowering the investment potential by using it as a player and not keeping it mint, but the investment factor was never really an issue when I decided to buy it. I'd been saving up a while for a regular stock 360/12, but then I saw that Mike Parks still had a couple unsold CWs in his inventory and temptation got the better of me. I'm very happy I made the decision to upgrade.
I wouldn't be surprised if many CWs were purchased right off the bat strictly as investments, and now we're starting to see them being sold. I agree with Graham - their value will probably go up once people start playing them and realizing what great guitars they are.
Chris

I always wondered if the signature on the pickguard is on top of the plastic like on the Jimmy Page series, or is it like within the plastic, so if you play it alot will it rub off after time?
I bought my 79 370 in March this year, I got it as a player, since I play it everyday in more occasion then once, but if you take care of it at the same time there's no reason why it would lose much of its value in the end. Sure it won't be completly mint but I think in many years it'll be worth something.

Patrick - the signature is under the clear plastic top layer of the pickguard, so it won't rub off with playing unless you're touring in a speedmetal band for several years
I bought a replacement pickguard from POTR and swapped the signature guard as soon as the guitar arrived at the door. Also, out of pure anal-retentiveness I swapped the export knobs for some silver-topped ones to give the guitar a proper '60s appearance.

I purchased my CW12 to play but it's so nice I've only brought it to one gig. I use it mostly for recording now and I take it out often at home to just play. I don't have any intention of ever selling it.

Thanks for the input.

I was curious because I purchased a 360/12CW about 6 mnths. ago for sentimental / occasional use. However, it's dominated my playing (and lifestyle) ever since - and I can't put it down. It's an incredible instrument and has inspired me to improve / expand my techniques.

A beautiful guitar...but even more impressive...the playability / intonation is fantastic and the tones are magical - Sounds great acoustically too. I've probably played it over 250 hrs. and it still looks mint - I've changed out the pickguard, and have it framed with the certificate. It needs new strings, but I'm afraid to break the spell.

My .02c - if you have one stored away as an investment, pull it out of the case - this is a great guitar. #354 will never be for re-sale!
I'm hooked on Rics and need some more.
My enthusiasm also led me to this site. You guys are great.

I also plan to keep my 360/12CW (#147) forever.

Ditto. Nice`lefty. I can't name a single other guitar that I would replace my 360/12CW.



(photo by Mike Parks)

I love my six-string Jetglo.



I ordered it from Mike Parks less than a month after the RIC press release announced the edition.