Identify Your Rickenbacker
Answer a few questions about your guitar and we'll identify the model.
Work in progress. Covers the major Rickenbacker guitar and bass families. More models being added — if yours isn't identified yet, check back soon.
Drop a photo here, or browse
JPG, PNG or WebP — up to 10MB
Here's what I can see
Confirm or correct each detail — then we'll narrow down the model.
Review what we detected
Confirm or correct each observation, then identify.
Doesn't appear to be a Rickenbacker
Model
Body Style
Finish
Production Year
Use the Serial Number Decoder for production year — photo ID cannot reliably determine year.
Key Features Identified
For a Better Result
Results are based on your answers — verify the production year with the Serial Number Decoder. Not valid for heavily modified instruments.
Instrument Preview
Best Photo Angle
A straight-on front shot of the full body — headstock to tailpiece — gives the most reliable AI identification.
Lighting
Good, even lighting helps reveal the soundhole, inlays, and binding. Avoid dark rooms or harsh shadows across the body.
Serial Number
For a precise year, use the Serial Decoder alongside this tool.