Require dating of this Ricky Panda please

[(sladeguy)]

Hello, this is my first posting.

I have a non-computer friend who has a Ricky Panda as follows:

Silver plates, tone and volume controls on opposite sides, 1 1/2" magnets, Serial No. C2210. I do not have a picture of it as yet.
Can somebody please nformation as to the date of this instrument. Thanks.

Sladeguy

[(cassius987)]

Sorry... what the heck is a Ricky Panda?

[(jps)]

Sorry... what the heck is a Ricky Panda?

You just lost a stripe for that, Mr.!

[(Ron Simpson)]

Silver plates, serial number and controls on opposite sides indicate a prewar instrument. Also, the back of the neck would have a slight curve near the body junction, as opposed to straight on the post war models. Not sure if a Panda tag applies with silver plates though.

[(johnhall)]

I have to say I've never heard the term "Panda" applied to the BD Series but it seems entirely appropriate.

[(sladeguy)]

Thank you Joshua, Jeffrey, Ron and John all for your input and comments. Actully, I have a "Panda", but I forgot the Ricky about which I was asking has silver plates. It probably doesn't qualify to be termed a "Panda".

Nice playing there Annon!!!! You hold your bar uniquely in the first part of the video, at least uniquely to me!!!!!!

George