Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

If the post diameter is correct, I'd go for it.
Save the originals.

I had one of those with the matching amp that was made by Valco. I loved both. http://www.well.com/~wellvis/steels/Ricks/RickBronson52.JPG It's identical to the BD-6. http://s140.photobucket.com/albums/r39/rnshatz/Rickenbacker/?action=view&current=eae0.jpg 3/side strip Kluson tuners with metal b...

If it works and really looks that good, it's worth at least $800 without an original case.
I can't believe anyone would ask so little.

The pot code on this Model B confirms that the pot was made in 1951 or maybe 1961, even though most pots had 7 digit codes beginning in 1961. EIA codes as we now know them didn't appear until after WW2, as far as I know. What nails this as early 50s is the knobs. By the mid to late 50s Rickenbacker ...

Mike, Spectacular and very interesting and unusual example of a great instrument. 1. What's spectacular? The rarity and condition. You hardly ever see BD steels,especially in pristine condition. 2. What's interesting? Few postwar BDs and for that matter did not have string though bodies. Most had a ...

The "value" of anything is only worth what someone is willing to pay. There is currently an identical instrument on Ebay for a starting bid of $595. I don't think any knowledgeable buyer would pay quite that much. Yours looks to be in nice shape. However, the Model 100 series is not consid...

ek558 = 11/65 I think.

The National Accounts Office for my company is in St. L. I get back there occasionally. If you move, I'll let you know next time I'm coming back

We'll be neighbors!
JimK

Cool.

St. L. Maybe

No, I didn't.
I'm planning to move to another city and might need to downsize my collection.
It certainly was tempting, though.

http://www.gryphonstrings.com/instpix/35891/35891.php
Lots of contradictions here, but just enough to jump on it.

There's a better looking one on Ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/1930s-Rickenbacher- ... 4cf61c8a08

That shop used to have irregular business hours.
Check to see when it's open before you go there.

Pretty good price for a player quality guitar. If you buy it with that intent, replace the tuners. Those buttons are very fragile and a whole set is worth around $300. I like mine quite a bit, but this model is criticized by some players because of reflections of light making it hard to see the fret...

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