Offered here is an extraordinary opportunity to acquire one of the most iconic and highly sought-after modern Rickenbackers: a March 1992 Rickenbacker 660/12 Tom Petty Limited Edition, serial C58746, officially #680 out of the 1000 instruments produced worldwide.
 
This model has become the crown jewel of many collections not only because of its rarity, but because it perfectly represents the very best of Rickenbacker’s craftsmanship, aesthetic beauty, and unmistakable 12-string sound.
 
What sets this particular guitar apart is its astonishing condition and crazy "birdseyes" figures on both top, back and neck.  It is incredibly well-preserved, with almost no signs of handling or age—truly a “crazy condition” example. These Limited Edition Petty models were prized from day one, but few have survived the last three decades with this level of care.
There are no modifications, no questionable repairs, and no issues. Everything remains as it left the factory, making it a top-tier example suitable for serious collectors, studios, and players who want the cleanest possible specimen.
 
The visual appeal of this instrument is exceptional. This particular example features wild, dramatic birdseye figuring across both the top and the neck—far more intense and three-dimensional than what is typically seen even on high-grade Rickenbacker maple. Under the deep, glassy Fireglo finish, the figuring pops beautifully, shifting and shimmering as light moves across it. The neck alone would be enough to make this guitar special; having both a birdseye top and neck elevates it into the realm of the truly rare.
 
As expected with the 660-series, the guitar features the wider neck profile—a major advantage over Rickenbacker’s narrower 300-series 12-strings. Chording is more comfortable, fingerstyle rings cleanly, and the playability is excellent up and down the fretboard. Combine that with the small, vintage-style frets and neck-through construction, and you get an instrument that maintains classic Rick feel while offering modern comfort and stability.
 
Tonally, it delivers everything the Tom Petty Limited Edition is famous for: bright, chiming shimmer from the vintage toaster pickups, tight low end, and a harmonically rich top end that compresses beautifully. These guitars excel in recording environments, layering flawlessly without stepping on other frequencies. The clarity and articulation of this model are outstanding, making it one of the finest electric 12-string platforms ever produced.
 
Included with the guitar is its original Rickenbacker hard case, also in excellent condition, as well as the original certificate of authenticity, perfectly preserved. Together, these complete the package and further solidify the guitar’s status as an investment-grade piece.
 
Collectors know how rarely clean Tom Petty Limited Editions come to market—especially examples with striking figuring and verified limited-edition numbers. This 1992 Tom Petty 660/12, serial C58746, #680/1000, is a gem in every sense. If you’ve been waiting for the right one, this is it.