This 6-string electric guitar is an exact replica of the Rickenbacker 381V69,I commissioned this build to be custom-ordered and manufactured at the Curt Dalion factory in China at a cost of $1200. It features a hand-carved figured solid maple German carved top and back with a semi-acoustic hollow arched body construction that delivers rich and lush tone and enhanced acoustic response. The guitar weighs 10Lb and has a 24¾” scale length and an 1 5/8” nut width, and is equipped with genuine-style Rickenbacker electronics and pickups that produce the signature Rick jangle tone. Classic hardware includes the correct bridge, tailpiece, control plate, and trapeze-style tailpiece detailing, and is finished in the iconic Fireglo finish. The original Rickenbacker 381V69 design traces back to 1957, and in later production years the 381V69 was made in roughly equal numbers as both 6-string and 12-string versions. This replica captures every detail of the original 381V69 while offering exceptional craftsmanship from the respected Curt Dalion factory at a cost of $1,200 shipped with a form fit case.