I had always wanted a Rick 360/12 (I already owned a 360 six string and rare 1960s 325 with f hole) and ordered one from Thomann some months ago - finally they got stock and it was delivered to me last Friday. Beautifully made and plays and sounds as I would have expected. Unlike Gibson, Fender etc, Rickenbacker still make all their guitars old school in California which is why they're pretty expensive and can take some time to be delivered! - personally I love them both for the sound and how they feel - Thomann emailed me to request product review - to be honest anyone spending this much on a guitar will know about Rickenbackers etc. This was the first time I had bought anything from Thomann (or any instrument on line as opposed to a shop) and I have to say the experience has been very good.