I just saw this on craigslist here in NJ. The seller calls in a "tribute" Rick. Experts, what do you think? I sent Rickenbacker an email and called and spoke to someone in customer service. Look it over. It has what looks like to be a real silver Rick case too.
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/msg/d/ ... 26732.html
Craigslist Fake Rick?
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Re: Craigslist Fake Rick?
Well yeah, it’s a Chinese made copy. And none of these are any good.
The sad part is that $500 worth of authentic RIC parts were added to this heap.
The sad part is that $500 worth of authentic RIC parts were added to this heap.
Re: Craigslist Fake Rick?
You're right. I spoke with the seller and he said it's a Chinese "Rickenfaker" with a bunch of real Rick parts. He bought it from someone else. He said the body is basically a 330, but not quite as large. I guess if you can't spring for a real Rick, this is a good alternative. In any event, he's not trying to palm it off as genuine, much to his credit. I think he could be a bit more forthcoming in his description of the guitar insofar as his CL ad though.
Someone could buy the guitar, strip it and sell all the good parts.
Someone could buy the guitar, strip it and sell all the good parts.