Rickenbacker 1993 PLUS 12 String Mapleglo

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£4,249.00

Rickenbacker 1993 PLUS 12 String Mapleglo is a hollow-body 12-string electric guitar.

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The Rickenbacker 1993 PLUS 12 String Electric Guitar in a stunning MapleGlo finish is the result of Pete Townshends request to Rickenbacker to make some changes to his cherished Model 1993. With an enhanced 3.1mm wider neck Caribbean rosewood fretboard and a sturdy two-piece neck design the Rickenbacker 1993 Plus was born. A round heel is also a new feature on this guitar to achieve greater comfort. *Due to the handcrafted nature of these instruments estimated lead times of out of stock products can be 2 years and over.*

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Hollow Body Electric Guitars

Hollow body electric guitars feature a fully hollow construction that gives them a warm, resonant, and open tone. The air inside the body enhances natural acoustic character, making these guitars especially popular for jazz, blues, and vintage-inspired styles. They respond beautifully to touch and dynamics, offering rich chord detail and smooth lead tones, though they are generally best suited to lower to moderate volume levels. Hollow body electric guitars are ideal for players who value warmth, expressiveness, and a more organic feel in their amplified sound.

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12-String

12-string guitars use six pairs of strings, with each pair tuned either in unison or an octave apart, creating a fuller and more harmonically rich sound than a standard six-string. This paired-string design produces a natural chorusing effect, giving the instrument a wide, shimmering character.

They are commonly used for rhythm playing, strummed parts, and open chords, where their bright, layered sound adds depth and presence. 12-string guitars are popular in folk, rock, and acoustic music, and are especially valued for creating expansive textures rather than detailed lead playing.

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Hollow Body

Hollow body guitars have fully hollowed bodies with no solid centre block, giving them a light feel and a naturally resonant acoustic character. This construction allows the body to vibrate more freely, producing an open, airy sound with strong warmth and depth.

They are closely associated with jazz, blues, and early rock and roll, where clean tones, dynamics, and natural resonance are valued. Hollow body guitars offer rich, rounded lows and smooth highs, but are more prone to feedback at high volumes, making them best suited to lower-gain and clean playing styles.

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