Advanced Finishing

Bound F-holes

A closer look at a bound sound hole on a Rickenbacker instrument. Which models featured this detail—and when?

Heel Shapes

An overlooked detail: acoustic heel shapes. How can they help identify a guitar’s era?

Long Soundholes

A closer look at the long sound hole design. When did Rickenbacker use it—and on what instruments?

Missing Binding

A closer look at a binding-less 360/12V64. Why is this feature missing—and what are we really looking at?

Soundhole Masking

A closer look at factory overspray inside the soundhole. When was this common—and when did Rickenbacker correct it?

Back Dots

A hidden detail: the Rickenbacker “back dots.” What are they—and where can they be found?

"PAT. PEND." Nut

A closer look at the “PAT. PEND.” nut. When was it used—and what was the patent behind it?

Double Nut

A closer look at the unusually thick “double nut.” When did Rickenbacker use it—and where can it be found?