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Rickenbacker 360 And 370Value Guide
Joe’s 2026 value chart gives estimated market ranges in US dollars, organized by Rickenbacker model, production years and configuration. Check the condition and originality details before applying a range to your instrument.
Joe’s Vintage Guitars · October 2026
Rickenbacker 360 And 370 Value Chart
These are Joe’s estimated current market values in US dollars for original instruments in excellent condition, with the original case where applicable. Choose the row that matches the model, production years and configuration. A refinished, modified or repaired instrument needs a separate condition adjustment.
| Model | Years | Configuration | Estimated Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rickenbacker 360Capri, thick body | 1958 to 1960 | Capri, thick body | $10,550 to $13,200 |
| Rickenbacker 360New Capri, bound body | 1961 to 1963 | New Capri, bound body | $7,050 to $10,550 |
| Rickenbacker 360New-style body | 1964 to 1969 | New-style body | $4,800 to $6,100 |
| Rickenbacker 360Old-style body | 1965 to 1970 | Old-style body | $6,600 to $8,350 |
| Rickenbacker 36021 frets, no vibrato | 1970 to 1973 | 21 frets, no vibrato | $3,450 to $4,300 |
| Rickenbacker 360VB24 frets, vibrato | 1974 to 1984 | 24 frets, vibrato | $2,600 to $3,450 |
| Rickenbacker 365Capri, thick body | 1958 to 1960 | Capri, thick body | $10,450 to $13,050 |
| Rickenbacker 365New Capri, bound body | 1961 to 1963 | New Capri, bound body | $7,050 to $10,550 |
| Rickenbacker 365New-style body, 21 frets | 1964 to 1970 | New-style body, 21 frets | $4,900 to $6,250 |
| Rickenbacker 365Old-style body | 1965 to 1970 | Old-style body | $6,450 to $8,150 |
| Rickenbacker 370Capri, thick body | 1958 to 1960 | Capri, thick body | $10,700 to $13,350 |
| Rickenbacker 370New Capri, bound body | 1961 to 1963 | New Capri, bound body | $6,800 to $10,200 |
| Rickenbacker 370New-style body, 21 frets | 1964 to 1970 | New-style body, 21 frets | $4,850 to $6,150 |
| Rickenbacker 370Old-style body | 1965 to 1970 | Old-style body | $6,550 to $8,250 |
| Rickenbacker 37024 frets | 1974 to 1979 | 24 frets | $2,600 to $3,250 |
| Rickenbacker 375Capri, thick body | 1958 to 1960 | Capri, thick body | $10,300 to $12,900 |
| Rickenbacker 375New-style body, 21 frets | 1964 to 1969 | New-style body, 21 frets | $4,900 to $6,250 |
| Rickenbacker 375Old-style body | 1965 to 1970 | Old-style body | $6,450 to $8,150 |
Ranges are estimates of instrument market value, not purchase offers or insurance replacement values. Originality, playability, repairs and the details of the sale affect the final amount. Unlisted years and unusual variants need an individual appraisal. Later production and reissues appear only in rows that identify them.
Get A Value Estimate For Your RickenbackerAbout These PhotosOur Mapleglo six-string 360 is archived as a 1960s instrument. The photographs document this guitar’s visible features; they do not independently establish an exact year or untouched electronics. Click a detail photograph to enlarge it.
Identify Before You Compare
Models And Variants
- 360 / 365
- Deluxe two-pickup six-strings, with fixed-tailpiece and vibrato variants.
- 370 / 375
- Three-pickup deluxe relatives. Confirm the middle pickup was factory installed.
- OS / NS
- Old-style and new-style body descriptions. Inspect the actual outline and edge treatment.
- F-Series
- Larger full-body instruments; do not group them with ordinary thinlines.
- 360/12 / 370/12
- Separate twelve-string construction and market; see the paired twelve-string guides.
Separate Ordinary Thinlines From Special Variants
A 360 six-string is not interchangeable with a 360/12, an F-series guitar or an instrument with famous-player provenance. The body version, exact model and original hardware configuration come before finish color in choosing comparisons. A three-pickup conversion should not borrow the asking price of an untouched factory 370.
The chart distinguishes early Capri construction, old-style bodies and new-style bodies. A repaired headstock or altered output circuit calls for an individual adjustment. Do not use a clean six-string range for a twelve-string, an F-series guitar or a converted instrument.
Evaluate Repairs Without Losing The Guitar’s Identity
Neck angle, headstock repairs, changed wiring and missing vibrato parts can materially affect a buyer’s decision. Ask what was repaired, who did it and whether the guitar now plays correctly. A receipt and clear close-ups reduce uncertainty; the word professional without supporting detail does not.
Keep cosmetic wear in perspective. Clear descriptions of checking, worn plating and small finish chips allow a buyer to distinguish age from structural trouble. A newer-looking refinished guitar should not automatically receive the same condition grade as an original-finish instrument with similar shine.
Present A Complete Six-String Comparison
For a useful appraisal, show the full front and back, both headstock faces, the entire fingerboard, body edge, outputs and serial. Include a side view of the bridge and a description of action. State whether it is a six-string, twelve-string or converted instrument.
Do not use an exceptionally expensive artist-owned example to set an ordinary guitar’s asking price. Match construction and condition first, then assess documented rarity or provenance separately. The original case adds context, but it cannot resolve conflicting evidence on the guitar.
From Market Value To An Offer
Start with the chart row for the correct model, years and configuration. The ranges describe estimated market value for excellent, original instruments. A direct purchase offer also accounts for condition, needed work and the time involved in preparing the instrument for its next owner.
- Confirm the model and year. Use the matching authentication guide and document the serial, construction and original configuration. Do not apply a rare-variant range before confirming that identity.
- Account for known work. Get a specific repair estimate. Do not apply a universal percentage for every refinish, neck repair or changed pickup. See the changes that affect vintage guitar value.
- Estimate your net proceeds. For a private sale, subtract actual selling fees, shipping, insurance and agreed repairs from the expected selling price. A hypothetical $4,000 sale with $400 in total costs would net $3,600; those figures illustrate arithmetic, not a fee schedule or this model’s value.
- Compare the complete offer. Include who handles packing, payment, shipping and any repairs. A direct purchase offer should be assessed on its terms and certainty as well as the dollar amount.
Use the matching authentication guide before assigning a premium for originality or an unusual version.
Photos For An Appraisal
Take unfiltered photographs in even light. Include the full front and back, both headstock faces, the entire serial or other markings, pickups, controls, bridge, neck joint and any damage. Add the measurements or model-specific views described above. Photograph the case, paperwork and removed parts separately.
You do not need to take the instrument apart for an initial review. If a detail cannot be seen, say so. A clear statement of known repairs and unknown history is more useful than an unsupported claim of complete originality.
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Photo Credits And Scope
Photographs are from Joe’s Vintage Guitars’ instrument archive. Captions identify the actual instrument shown, including related-model and later-production comparisons. Full frames and existing watermarks are retained. A photograph of another model is not evidence of the correct construction for yours.