Masterclass Curriculum
Rare Models & Features
50th Anniversary 360, Bound Headstocks, Double F, 850s, 4004LK, 4002, and more.
Classes
700C/12 Blueburst
A rare 2001 Blueburst 700C/12. When was this finish introduced—and who was this instrument made for?
'80s 620 Azureglo
A closer look at an ’80s Azureglo 620. What exactly are we looking at here—and what makes it unusual?
Double F
A familiar shape: the Rickenbacker 360. But what exactly are we looking at?
4002 Bass
A closer look at the Rickenbacker 4002. What made this bass different from the 4001, and during what years was it built?
Weird Serial Numbers
A curious Rickenbacker serial number appears: BOLY. What system does it belong to—and which instruments used it?
4004LK Variations
A closer look at the 4004LK reveals subtle differences in carving style. How many carvers shaped these instruments—and how many were produced?
50th Anniversary 360
The 50th Anniversary Rickenbacker 360: how many were made, when were they built… and what went wrong?
Bound Headstocks
The bound headstock: what model are we looking at, and when would you expect to see this feature?
850s - 1957 vs. 1958
A closer look at the Combo 850. Can you spot the visual differences between the 1957 and 1958 versions?