Rickenbacker 650C Colorado - USA 2005

From Rickenbacker:

'Like the 650 Dakota and 650 Sierra models, this outstanding guitar has a sleek, sculpted body shape with extra contouring for ultimate comfort and ease of playing. The full range of colorglo finishes available are highlighted by the all-chrome plated fittings to provide a guitar of striking appearance, incorporating all the innovative technology of the other 650 models.'

The Rickenbacker 650C Colorado is quite the beauty. It's got that classic Rickenbacker charm with a touch of Colorado flair. The first thing that strikes you is its sleek, contoured body. The curves just fit perfectly against you when you sling it over your shoulder.

When you plug it in, that's when the magic really happens. The 650C has this distinct, bright chime that Rickenbacker is known for. Each note just shimmers and sings. It's got this jangly quality that's perfect for those crisp, clean tones. But don't let that fool you - crank up the gain, and it can roar with the best of them.

The neck feels like a dream. It's fast and smooth, allowing you to effortlessly glide up and down the fretboard. The 24 frets give you plenty of room to explore, and the vintage-style tuners keep everything nice and stable.

What's really special about the 650C is its versatility. It's at home in a variety of genres. Whether you're strumming folk tunes, jangling through some indie rock, or even diving into some bluesy licks, this guitar's got you covered.

The guitar shows some signs of wear with the glorious mint finish fading back to a yellowish-brown hue in certain spots - a really cool looking sign of its natural ageing. The thing oozes mojo - such a cool looking and sounding bit of kit, unique and a lot of fun to play.

Specs:

Body Type: Solid

Frets: 24

Scale Length: 62.9 cm (24 3/4")

Nut Width: 44.5 mm (1 3/4")

Neck Width at 12th Fret: 52.4 mm (2 1/16")

Neck Radius: 25.4 cm (10")

Body Wood: Hardwood

Neck Wood: Maple

Fingerboard Wood: Maple

Weight: 3.75 kg (8.25 lbs.)

Overall Length: 94.0 cm (37")

Overall Width: 33.7 cm (13 1/4")

Overall Depth: 31.8 mm (1 1/4")

Neck Binding: No

Fret Marker Style: Dot

Tailpiece: Combi

Bridge: 6 Saddle

Neck Type: Thru body

No. of Pickups: 2

Type of Pickups: Toaster

Output Type: Mono

Machine Heads: Schaller

Case: OHSC