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Topic: Rickenbacker |
Nicholas Cox
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CA
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Posted 3 Dec 2024 12:28 pm |
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Looking to possibly purchase this Rickenbacker. There is no info on it but I will have a chance to view in person. What would a good price for this? There is some obvious wear on it but I’ve seen them in much worse condition for higher price.
Thanks,
Nick
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Tim Whitlock
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Colorado, USA
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Posted 3 Dec 2024 2:15 pm
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| Can't tell for sure but it looks like the 1.5" pickup to me. If so, $2000ish seems about right. If not, maybe $1400ish. |
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Nicholas Cox
From:
CA
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Posted 3 Dec 2024 2:25 pm
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| Thanks Tim |
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Greg Forsyth
From:
Colorado, USA
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Posted 3 Dec 2024 3:07 pm
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I have one similar to that one, with the T shaped metal logo on the headstock and metal tail piece. Those guitars were made between 1945-49. It has a 1-1/4" wide pickup.
The Rickenbacker on the metal logo is spelled Rickenbacher.
Measure the width of the horseshoes on the pickup. If it's 1-1/4" w I'd estimate it worth from $1200.00 up to $1400.00. Depending on the condition it could be worth a little less.
If it has a 1-1/2" w pickup it will be worth several hundred more. |
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Jack Hanson
From:
San Luis Valley, USA
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Posted 3 Dec 2024 3:19 pm
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I purchased one that's nearly identical (the flying saucer knobs on mine are ivory) in Honolulu back in the mid-'80s:
Of the dozen or so lap steels I currently have at my disposal, it sounds far and away the best. Nab one if you can; you won't be disappointed. The Ric B6 is a tried and true (a 90+ year-old design), awe-inspiring instrument (in my opinion). |
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Nicholas Cox
From:
CA
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Posted 3 Dec 2024 3:33 pm
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| Thanks so much for that info Jack and Greg. As the seller is willing to go under $1k I think I’ll pick it up. |
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Tim Whitlock
From:
Colorado, USA
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Posted 3 Dec 2024 6:20 pm
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| Nicholas Cox wrote: |
| Thanks so much for that info Jack and Greg. As the seller is willing to go under $1k I think I’ll pick it up. |
Great deal - do it! Bakelite Ricky's are amazing regardless of which pickup it has. |
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Matthew Lutton
From:
Indiana, USA
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