Study this photo carefully
This course builds upon the foundational knowledge of Rickenbacker models that you acquired during your undergraduate studies, specifically the various versions of the Rickenbacker 360.
Let’s begin our discussion by examining a unique topic: the 50th anniversary Rickenbacker 360. Who would like to volunteer to explain to the class what we’re looking at here? How many were made, in what year(s) were they made, and "what went wrong..."?
From @sonicblue:
i’ve always been curious about these. based on headstock spec and 1931, i have to assume these were built in 1980 or 1981?
i have seen yours and another at the factory, but that’s all. maybe 5-10 built in total?
no idea what the story is behind them but i don’t believe they ever appeared on any price lists or company literature!