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Topic: Rickenbacker Silver Hawiian - thanks |
Chuck Snider R.I.P.
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West Virginia, USA - Morgantown, WV
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Posted 25 Aug 2009 3:24 pm |
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I have stumbled onto a person that has a Rickenbacker "Silver Hawiian" that he wants to sell. I have not recently seen it, so not sure of exact condition, though I believe it is in pretty decent shape. Not sure what year it is, but it is all chrome, including the fretboard. He said the case was not in good shape and he threw that away a while back, so there is no case. I wouldn't want this to slip thru my fingers if it is a good deal.
What would be a reasonable price to pay for it?
-Chuck
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I may not sound good, I just don't wanna sound bad.
Last edited by Chuck Snider R.I.P. on 26 Aug 2009 7:23 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Jon Light
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Saugerties, NY
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Posted 25 Aug 2009 4:01 pm
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Chuck---HERE is one. This place charges premium prices (for some very premium gear).
I bought one in excellent condition with a very good condition case in 2000 for $750. I've watched the market over the years and if I were to sell mine I'd hope to get around $1200 BUT.....for some reason the S-H has never seemed to command top dollar.
And frankly, although I know there are some people who love them, after I got past the lust I had for its beauty, I never really bonded with this steel. Its sound, with its hollow body, has a bit of a resonator character as opposed to the fatter sound of the bakelite steels.
But then, I am not a lap steel player and I can't say I ever really found my happy place with any lap steel. With luck I will live long enough to find the time to devote to this branch of steeldom.
Anyway, if your S-H is less than cosmetically pristine (mine is like a mirror!) I would offer....$600? And if it is fully functional (tuners, pickup, pot) and I really wanted it I'd go to...$800?
It's up to you--I'm no good at low-balling. But if you 're ok with it, hey, try lower.
If anyone has a different assessment, bring it. I'm just thinking out loud. |
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Brad Bechtel
From:
San Francisco, CA
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Posted 25 Aug 2009 4:29 pm
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Jon's reply is as good a guess as I'd make based on the information so far. Without a picture of the guitar, it's impossible to guess what it could be worth.
I wish you luck and hope that the guitar is playable as is, without needing any parts replaced.
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Andy Sandoval
From:
Bakersfield, California, USA
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Posted 25 Aug 2009 6:35 pm
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I bought this one back in 06' for $800. It came with a case that was in ok condition. It had one tuner button that I couldn't find a replacement for so I replaced all with some vintage style tuners and saved the originals.
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Ray Montee
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Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 25 Aug 2009 6:52 pm I'd have to concur....................
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| Jon Light's comments are well within reason. I've followed these and most all Rick models on eBay during the past 6-8 years....they seem to run within the $600-$800 range as mentioned. Occasionally you'll find the seller with YOUR MONEY in HIS EYES and they can get absolutely rediculous with their pricing. Good Luck! |
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Chuck Snider R.I.P.
From:
West Virginia, USA - Morgantown, WV
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Posted 26 Aug 2009 6:52 pm
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Well, I stopped over and checked it out. It appeared to be in very good condition considering the age. It is not pristine, but has no rust spots, seems to play ok, and has some slight wear to the finish between the strings and the two knobs. This one has one white knob and one black knob (which I believe indicates it is a 1939 model). Both seemed to operate ok, though one (the volume) is a bit scratchy, but tolerable. The owner had someone replace the tuners as a couple had lost the part you hold as you turn it. They did a decent job with some vintage looking tuners. He gave me the originals that had been on it.
As it turned out, he also had a Fender Silverface Vibro Champ amp in pretty nice condidition, and an off brand volume pedal.
I bought the guitar, the amp, the volume pedal, 3-4 cables, several picks, three bars, a Dewitt Scott Pedal Steel instruction manual, and a stand he modified to hold the guitar. All for way, way under $1000. I feel like I found a pretty good deal. Unfortunatly he didn't have a case for it.
Thanks to all for your excellent advice!!
-Chuck
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GFI U-12 Ultra Keyless, Carter Black U-12, both with Alumitones, and a sweet '70 Sho-Bud Permanent D-10, NV400 in Rick Johnson cabs, NV112, '73 Vibrosonic in Rick Johnson cabs, Hilton pedal, Steeler's Choice seat, Bessdang Gizmos from Dale Hansen, and a few other widgets and doodads.
I may not sound good, I just don't wanna sound bad. |
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Tom Pettingill
From:
California, USA (deceased)
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Matthew Dawson
From:
Portland Oregon, USA
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Posted 26 Aug 2009 10:39 pm
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| Great deal definitely. |
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Andy Sandoval
From:
Bakersfield, California, USA
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Posted 27 Aug 2009 1:27 am
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| Jon Light wrote: |
Its sound, with its hollow body, has a bit of a resonator character as opposed to the fatter sound of the bakelite steels.
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I agree with Jon's discription but for me it's the main reason I love my Silver Hawaiian. It's definitely got it's own unique tone for sure.
I think you'll be happy with your new Ricky.  |
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