D-16 value
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D-16 value
Richard,
Can you help me put a value on the D-16? The strings are shot, but the lap steel is in very good condition, and it has the original hard shell case with key and all! I have had it for 20 years and never knew what it is worth. Please let me know if you can assist. I have emailed a pic of it to you, it wouldn't fit on the message board.
Thanks,
Mike
Can you help me put a value on the D-16? The strings are shot, but the lap steel is in very good condition, and it has the original hard shell case with key and all! I have had it for 20 years and never knew what it is worth. Please let me know if you can assist. I have emailed a pic of it to you, it wouldn't fit on the message board.
Thanks,
Mike
Michael: I trust that your DC-16 looks similar to this one.
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You're welcome Michael. I have not seen very many of these models. Do you play this instrument and if so do you have any comments to make about tonality or playability.
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Mike: Please send it a photo or two to peter@rickresource.com We will examine your instrument further.
There is the Rickenbacher D-16 c.1944
Two eight string bakelite necks, two horseshoe magnet pickups, cast aluminum body as well as the
Rickenbacker DC-16 c. 1950
Cast aluminum body, two eight string necks, lucite fingerboards.
I have not seen your lap steel as yet. Perhaps we can have the photos up before Richard visits. We have not broken any Guiness records as yet.
There is the Rickenbacher D-16 c.1944
Two eight string bakelite necks, two horseshoe magnet pickups, cast aluminum body as well as the
Rickenbacker DC-16 c. 1950
Cast aluminum body, two eight string necks, lucite fingerboards.
I have not seen your lap steel as yet. Perhaps we can have the photos up before Richard visits. We have not broken any Guiness records as yet.
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Mike: from your information it would seem that your DC-16 was manufactured during the 1950-1952 period and instruments of this type, while not the most highly sought after, generally are sold for prices in the $500-700 US range.
Based on the good condition of this instrument I would estimate that its value falls in the $600-700 US range. To the right collector it may fetch slightly more. Please keep in mind, however, that I am no expert when it comes to the appraisal of Rickenbacker Lap Steels. Let's hope Richard stops by. In the meantime, I hope this helps and is sufficient for your needs.
Based on the good condition of this instrument I would estimate that its value falls in the $600-700 US range. To the right collector it may fetch slightly more. Please keep in mind, however, that I am no expert when it comes to the appraisal of Rickenbacker Lap Steels. Let's hope Richard stops by. In the meantime, I hope this helps and is sufficient for your needs.
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Here is a closer look at the controls and pickups.
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