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I understand late 50's serial numbers like this; The two digits in front of the C were the model i.e., 85=850, 65=650, with "C" meaning Combo. The first digit AFTER the C is the year - 8='58, 9=59, and the last 3 digits were the production number. My hunch is that they really didn't have a model ...

So is it known how many of these Transitional Models were produced? And is it okay to ask about what it might be worth?

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After wondering for years what my guitar is, I happened to run across the Mystery Rickenbacker Guitar from the 2006 Dallas Guitar Show topic (how did I miss it for 5 years?). Finally a guitar that looks like mine - albiet in fancier trim. Let me first say that this guitar is not for sale, I am ...