Looking for a rick PEDAL steel

[customxke]

anyone know of any for sale, or otherwise. I know they're out there, but I can't seem to find one. Would really appreciate help on this one.

[rshatz]

Rickenbacker pedal steel guitars are extremely rare. I think they were only available by special order. They did sound good, but I understand they never could perfect the pedal mechanism so that the string would return to the original pitch much of the time.
I think your best bet finding one is on the Steel Guitar Forum (WTB section).
http://steelguitarforum.com/cgi-bin/forumdisplay.cgi?action=topics&forum=Wanted+To+Buy&number=1&DaysPrune=10&LastLogin=

[kennyhowes]

There's one in the Ric Collection at work - it's a beaut! Flamed maple etc. If it was for sale (which it ain't) I'd buy a cowboy hat and buy some Pete Drake records.

[kranz]

Here is mine. Unfortunately, the pedals and mechanism were gutted at some point. Kenny, are there any blueprints for the pedal mechanisms lying on a dusty shelf in the factory somewhere? Or better yet, a stash of pedal spare parts?

[kranz]

Here's one that actually has pedals:

[kennyhowes]

Man, the maple is exquisite on those!

[kranz]

Yep! It's quite a piece of wood.

[sloop_john_b]

Man, i want one!

[johnallg]

Wow, spectacular!

[jps]

I should have bought the one I took Aitch to see last year!

[ozover50]

I didn't think you were at all tempted, Jeff. What was the price again?

[jps]

It's gone now, but I think it was around $700.00.

[ben_brown]

There was a double neck in my neck of the woods not too long ago. I think he wanted $700. Came with a case too!