Can someone comment on this "Jerry Byrd" guitar

George Rout · From: St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

This guitar is for sale in the Toronto area:

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-guitar/city-of-toronto/1960-s-rickenbacker-jerry-byrd-steel-guitar/1317198963?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

I notice that the nameplate on the guitar being played by the lady is not on the one for sale.

Is there something special about this instrument???

Geo
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Doug Beaumier · From: Northampton, MA

The Rick Jerry Byrd model was made from 1961-70. They were available in 6, 7, 8, or 10 strings. They are somewhat rare, although not highly sought-after, as far as I can tell. If I were in the market for one I'd want an 8-string (like this one). Jerry plays one on that live TV clip where he plays "Estrellita".
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George Rout · From: St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Thank you kindly Doug. I don't think I ever remember seeing one like it.
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James Hartman · From: Pennsylvania, USA

Some brief comments (by Andy Volk) on the JB model Rick in an old issue of Fretboard Journal :https://www.fretboardjournal.com/columns/catch-day-1962-rickenbacker-jerry-byrd-steel-guitar/

I've been tempted when I've encountered them for sale in past. Kind of wish I hadn't passed them by. As Doug said, for some reason they never became a hot item on the vintage market. Might not appeal to everyone's visual aesthetic.

Andy Volk · From: Boston, MA

They took a few liberties with what I gave them. I did not make that terrible Byrd pun. I have my own stash of bad puns to use. Smile

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Mike A Holland · From: United Kingdom

I have not seen many vintage or old steel guitars, but I did see a guy playing the 8 string version of this Rickenbacker at a steel guitar convention in the North of England last August. I don't know his name but he is a friend of Basil Henriques. What I do know is the guitar sounded fantastic through a little Aer amplifier. It sort of growled at times!

Doug Beaumier · From: Northampton, MA

Jerry's playing one in this video, circa 1960 ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eM7Vx2fm_Ig
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Keith Glendinning · From: United Kingdom

Mike,
The gentleman playing the Rickenbacker at the festival was Rod King. I great player.

James Hartman · From: Pennsylvania, USA

Erv Niehaus · From: Litchfield, MN, USA

I have one, it's a nice guitar. Very Happy

James Kerr · From: Scotland, UK

Here is Mr Rod King playing the Ric.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxhtflmyFGk

JK.

Mike A Holland · From: United Kingdom

Thank you Keith, I was feeling a little embarrassed that I could not remember Rod Kings name.......! Embarassed

Mick Hearn · From: United Kingdom

Looks like the tuner pan covers are missing as well as the name badge. Did Rick do a string through body guitar? I always thought they had the combined stop bar tailpiece with bridge.
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