ANY DISCUSSION OF Rickenbackers from the 1960s will usually bring to mind the guitars of George Harrison (the 360/12), John Lennon (the 325) and Roger McGuinn (the 360/12 and custom 370/12). While the groundbreaking 360/12 12-string made the most sensational splash of the decade, powering the jangle behind groundbreaking recordings like the Beatles’ “Ticket to Ride” and the Byrds’ “Eight Miles High,” it was, like most electric 12-strings, of limited use. And while Lennon did much to reveal the 325’s charms, for my money it’s hard to beat the 365 for straight-up six-string versatility, upmarket looks and classic features.
The 365 was arguably the lineup’s cornerstone through the company’s heyday. The model is
