Rickenbacker 660 Electric Guitar - Jetglo

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Rickenbacker Model 660 Jetglo – Solid Maple Body, Toaster Top Pickups

The Rickenbacker Model 660 is a distinctive solid-body electric guitar that combines iconic Rickenbacker styling, premium maple construction, and vintage-inspired electronics. Finished in classic Jetglo black, this Model 660 features an elegant double-bound body and neck, signature black-and-white checkerboard body binding, and a rosewood fingerboard adorned with triangular pearloid inlays.

Based on Rickenbacker’s innovative 1950s guitar designs, the Model 660 delivers timeless aesthetics with the craftsmanship and specifications of the brand’s vintage reissue series. Two Rickenbacker Vintage Single Coil Toaster Top™ pickups provide its signature single-coil character, making this guitar an excellent choice for players seeking classic Rickenbacker looks, distinctive tone, and exceptional visual appeal.

With its solid charactered maple body, through-body maple neck, 24 3/4-inch scale length, and vintage-inspired hardware, the Rickenbacker 660 Jetglo is a standout instrument for collectors, recording musicians, and guitarists looking for a premium American-made electric guitar with unmistakable vintage style.

FEATURES & HIGHLIGHTS

• Model: Rickenbacker 660
• Finish: Jetglo (gloss black)
• Body Construction: Solid-body design
• Body Wood: Maple
• Neck Wood: Maple
• Neck Construction: Through-body
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlays: Triangular pearloid markers
• Body Binding: Signature black-and-white checkerboard binding
• Neck Binding: White binding
• Pickups: Two Rickenbacker Vintage Single Coil Toaster Top™ pickups
• Scale Length: 24 3/4 inches (62.9 cm)
• Number of Frets: 21
• Nut Width: 1 3/4 inches (45.5 mm)
• Neck Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/16 inches (52.4 mm)
• Fingerboard Radius: 10 inches (25.4 cm)
• Bridge: Six-saddle bridge
• Tailpiece: Trapeze
• Tuners: RIC Deluxe machine heads
• Output: Mono
• Overall Length: 37 inches (94.0 cm)
• Overall Width: 13 1/4 inches (33.7 cm)
• Overall Depth: 1 1/4 inches (31.8 mm)

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

The Rickenbacker 660 features a solid maple body and through-body maple neck, creating a visually cohesive instrument built around Rickenbacker’s traditional construction approach. The rosewood fingerboard provides a rich contrast against the maple neck, while triangular pearloid inlays deliver the unmistakable vintage Rickenbacker aesthetic.

The Jetglo finish gives this model a sleek, understated black appearance. Double binding around the body and neck adds refined detailing, with the iconic black-and-white checkerboard body binding providing one of the most recognizable visual signatures of the instrument.

VINTAGE-INSPIRED RICKENBACKER TONE

Equipped with two Vintage Single Coil Toaster Top™ pickups, the Model 660 follows the electronics design philosophy of Rickenbacker’s vintage reissue series. The single-coil configuration offers a distinctive alternative to conventional humbucker-equipped electric guitars, making the 660 an appealing option for players exploring classic rock, alternative rock, indie, pop, jangle pop, and other styles that benefit from a recognizable vintage electric-guitar voice.

CLASSIC PLAYABILITY & HARDWARE

The 24 3/4-inch scale length, 10-inch fingerboard radius, 21-fret layout, and 1 3/4-inch nut width define the Model 660’s playing dimensions. RIC Deluxe machine heads, a six-saddle bridge, and a trapeze tailpiece complete the traditional hardware configuration.

A TIMELESS COLLECTIBLE

With its signature checkerboard binding, pearloid triangular inlays, solid maple construction, and vintage-style Toaster Top pickups, the Rickenbacker 660 stands apart from more conventional solid-body electric guitars. It is an excellent instrument to consider for a professional guitar collection, a recording setup, or a player seeking the unmistakable design language of Rickenbacker.