Carl Wilson Limited Edition
360CW and 360/12CW GuitarCompleted Limited Edition
 May 12, 2000
Rickenbacker International
Corporation announces acceptance of orders for the Carl Wilson Limited
Edition Guitar. This handmade instrument is similar to the guitar Carl
Wilson played in the 60's. As one of the founders of the world renowned
Beach Boys, this guitar played an extensive role in creating their early
sound. The guitar offers a number of classic features that makes the
product stand out from other Vintage Reissue guitars.
The company is authorized to manufacture 500 of these classic
instruments. Each guitar will be supplied with individually numbered
certificates of authenticity. A portion of the proceeds will go the Carl
Wilson Foundation.
The specifications of these guitars are:
- Similar to the model type 360 as produced in 1965
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Offered both in six and twelve string versions, as Model
360CW and 360/12CW
- Carl Wilson's signature reproduced on the upper pickguard
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Checked body binding
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Offered in Fireglo and Jetglo colors
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Wood is specially charactered maple body with Rosewood fret
board
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Special thin top for increased acoustic performance
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Twenty-one fret neck with vintage inlays
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Vintage style square heel
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Two scatter wound vintage-style pickups with 7.4K ohm coils
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Dual mono parallel output
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Vintage reissue silver Tolex guitar case
For more information, visit their web site at www.rickenbacker.com.
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