The Rickenbacker 480 series (the 480, 481 and 483) all used a similar body style to the iconic 4000 series basses. These guitars were never as popular as more famous Rickenbackers such as the 360, but are of interest to collectors due to their relative rarity. Unlike most Rickenbackers, the 480 uses a bolt-on neck.



Years of Production: 1973 - 1984



Body Style: Solidbody, double cutaway



Wood Composition: Maple body, Maple neck with Rosewood fingerboard



Design Elements: Dual Hi-gain pickups, dot inlays, white pickguard, two volume and tone knobs, R tailpiece



Finish Specifications: Burgandy is less common than standard Rickenbacker finishes like Fireglo and Jetglo.

