electric · semi-hollow
325
| Maker | Rickenbacker |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Type | electric · semi-hollow |
| Introduced | 1958 |
| Price | USD 3649 (2026-09) |
| Maker founded | 1931 |
| Status | current |
The short-scale 3/4 Rickenbacker semi-hollow that John Lennon played in the Beatles' early years.
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Why it matters
The 325 is the smallest semi-hollow in Rickenbacker's line, with a 21-fret short-scale neck and a body that is noticeably more compact than a 330 or 360. It stays a niche instrument because the shorter scale changes string tension and fingering positions rather than just the feel. Rickenbacker publishes a US retail price list, so the 325C64 can be compared directly against the rest of the range before choosing.
Note
Short-scale 3/4 Rick; John Lennon's weapon of choice.
Specifications
- Scale length: unknown
- Neck shape: unknown
Before you buy
- Check the body size against a full-size semi-hollow first
- Short scale suits lighter string gauges
- Compare the 325C64 with the 330 and 360 in the same official price list
Other opinions
One video is one opinion. These are the other videos for this entry, most-viewed first. The order is the view count, not a ranking of ours.
Mondaventure · 2010-08 · 83,170 views
“Rickenbacker 325c58 jetglow with Pyramid vintage flatwound strings -- demo on a Vox VT30/AC30TB.”
Plays a Rickenbacker 325C58 strung with Pyramid flatwounds.
Wildwood Guitars · 2023-04 · 20,156 views
“There is no guitar in the world that sounds quite like the Rickenbacker 325, so the team at Wildwood Guitars is jazzed to show off Rickenbacker’s killer reissue of a singular sixties classic!”
Wildwood Guitars demo of a Rickenbacker 325C64.