Rickenbacker Red
Rickenbacker Red
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The Red finish is one of Rickenbacker’s most vibrant and eye-catching color options, known for its bold, solid red hue that commands attention. Introduced in the late 1984 and offered through 1997, the Red finish became a favorite among musicians and collectors who wanted a striking and distinctive look for their instruments. This finish adds a touch of energy and intensity to Rickenbacker’s iconic guitars and basses.
The Red finish is characterized by its bright, uniform color that covers the entire instrument, providing a sleek and modern appearance. The high-gloss coating enhances the vividness of the red, making the instrument shine under stage lights and stand out in any setting. This finish highlights the clean lines and curves of Rickenbacker models, giving them a bold and dynamic look.
The Red finish was especially popular during the 1980s, and often featured contrasting black hardware. Post-'97, Rickenbacker has used Red on various limited run instruments, but usually using a different color name, such as Fire Alarm Red (FAR), despite the color being the same/similar to the 'vintage' Red (RED).
1988 Rickenbacker 4003S8 Redneck/8
1988 Rickenbacker 4003S8 Redneck/8
January, '88.
Rickenbacker made a series of basses with painted fretboards - the Tuxedo (WHT), the Blackstar (JG), and the Redneck (RED). Also know as the Bloodstar, the Redneck was the rarer of the painted fretboard models, and ~125 were made. Unlike the others, the Redneck also did not come with a limited edition certificate.
The rarer of the Redneck versions was the 8-string, with a few (~8?) made... Both the 4 and 8 string were featured in a promo photo with Tom Petty and Mike Campbell. They would be seen playing the 8-string (with only 4 strings) in later photos...
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