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Summary
 

Finish: Original Fireglo finish.

Top Material: Maple

Body Material: Maple

Neck Material: Maple

Fingerboard Material: Rosewood

Neck Profile: "U" Shape

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st. Fret: .80" & 12th. Fret: .84"

Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"

Nut Width: 1-9/16"

Scale Length: 24-¾"

Electronics: Original Rickenbacker pickups with a three-position switch, two volume pots, two tone pots, and a neck blend pot. All electronics are original with the pots displaying 1964 dates.

Pickup Measurements: N/A due to schematic

Hardware: Original tuners, nut, bridge, and tail-piece.

Weight: 7lbs 7oz

Modifications / Repairs: -Refret.

Case Details: Original Hardshell Case

Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Rickenbacker is in good cosmetic condition with moderate wear. There is checking, dings, dents, and finish wear throughout.

Serial Number: DK716

Tech Notes: This 1997/330s plays well with low action. The frets are tall and show no wear. This version is a 1997/330S model and proven by the single f-hole as apposed to the normal "cat's eye" slash. This feature was specifically requested by the English company Rose, Morris & Co.. The "1997" was the model code given by the english company instead of Rickenbacker's "330" as well and were sold from 1964 to 1969. However, we believe this to be a 330S due to the lack of a tremolo as was standard for the models sold by Rose Morris. Instead, this guitar was likely sold directly to a customer rather than through Rose Morris. All specs aside for the tailpiece are exactly the same as a Rose Morris model 1997. The guitar is being dated to 1964 based on the serial number and pot codes making this a very early example.