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What is the earliest documented Ken Roberts serial number?

It was there, and is C 1241. Thanks!

Where do you find the serial number? I see inked numbers visible through both F holes. The number on the bass side reads 1175 without the C. I can't find the number referenced in the article.

Thanks for the pics........those are beautiful examples. I wonder how many are left. It really nails a ...

That's what I was thinking. I took a closer look and it appears that it must have been done a long time ago. The lower pot is the exact same type as the front which appears to be original {OHM brand?}. Also the front route looks older and very clean. It almost looks as if it was a prototype that ...

http://www.rickresource.com/rrp/kenroberts.html

I was looking online at pics of this model and found shots of my guitar. The guy that owned it before me is on this forum {Curt Bayne}. I pasted a link if anyone wants to take a look. The article he wrote offered a lot of history.

Me either......hmm.

I'm sure that you know the original spelling was different ?

Hello, I'm new to the forum. I have a Ken Roberts model, and was wondering what value range these guitars fall into. Any help would be appreciated. I might be able to post pics if I can resize them correctly.

This guitar has a flat Mahogany back......White pearloid head stock veneer..........Has ...