
In addition, Deluxe Vintage Style tuners on the headstock ensure precise tuning. The strings are held on the body by the classic Accent Vibrato , which in conjunction with the Roller Bridge produces gently shimmering tone adornments without any detuning. The hardware equipment of the Rickenbacker 325C64 also corresponds to the historical specifications from the mid-1960s. A 3-way toggle switch , mix potentiometer and individual volume and tone controls for bridge and neck pickup are available to control the pickups. They credibly express the irresistible sound of the original and convince with a sweet spectrum of highs and a transparent, yet warm tone development . Bottom line: If you want a sound close to Lennon, you need to modify you 325v or get a 325c. The song is a Rickenbacker 18-stringer Andy Babiuk discusses Johns 325/12 at some length in his book 'Beatle Gear.' He also surmises that it was used on. IOW the sixties 325 sounds a lot different than the v-series, which of course must be the reason why most of the v-series models were discontinued and the c-series introduced instead. The 12-string guitar heard on 'You Cant Do That' is George Harrisons 63 360/12. Thats right, John Lennon played lead on his 64 325. Three vintage single coil toaster top pickups with characteristic caps are used as pickups on the Rickenbacker Model 325C64 Jetglo. Lennon used his 325 6 string for You Cant Do That. With its short scale length of 21″ (533 mm) , the Rickenbacker 325 C64 also offers a butter-soft playability that makes even complex chords easy to play. The glued neck is also made of maple and carries a Carribean Rosewood fingerboard with 21 frets and dot inlays . Besides photos from the same period, these visuals from the film can help determine the appearance of Johns 325 when compared with the new 325C64. Like the original from the wild 60s, the body of the Rickenbacker Model 325C64 Jetglo is made of maple , giving the resonance chambers an open basic sound with a light attack. JS1967310, wingsman and Rick 325 fans.In an earlier post, I listed a couple of places in The Beatles film 'A Hard Days Night' where you can isolate the pickups and pickguard of John Lennons 325. It comes with its case certificates and handbook /polish cloth. Once you play this short scale guitar you soon realise how much easier it is to play “I Feel Fine” & other Lennon parts. The guitar of course famous for John Lennon and often referred to as the Miami guitar. This Rickenbacker is in virtually unplayed as new condition and represents a significant saving over listed new dealer prices.
