Active Circuits

This course builds upon the foundational knowledge of the normal Rickenbacker control circuits that you acquired during your undergraduate studies.

Let’s begin our discussion by examining a unique topic: "Active Circuits." Photoed here is the RM signature active circuit (built-in compressor), where the battery is wedged between the board and the pickguard. Kind of an odd design but creates an advantage where the guitar body doesn't have a separate cavity for power/battery.

So: pop quiz! Name every Rickenbacker model featuring active circuitry, and describe the active feature(s). Bonus: for the 370/12RM, name every color it was made in (if you're thinking of three colors, please reflect. This isn't undergrad...).