Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

The buyer was in the room, I was bidding online but wasn't sure who bought it. Just as the hammer fell another online bid came in but they missed it!!!

There was a famous footballer at the auction who is very into musical equipment so maybe he bought it. I hope they had chance to inspect it ...

ive heard how much this is already at with offers from other people. its way high already.

Thanks for all the help and useful info. I dont know the price yet. Waiting on hearing from the vendor and his seller...

I now have some more photos. Would really appreciate your help re value and If it's had a refinish :)

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t312/tobiahtayo/f8b5f142.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t312/tobiahtayo/9dc62893.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t312/tobiahtayo/e0510a4c.jpg ...

Does anyone have any tips for helping me to spot issues? Maybe refinishes etc?

I think it's db125 as I've been told it was purchased in the february of 64 so it's all starting to add up

Let's hope the seller puts a reasonable price on it when I go to see them

Thanks for the information

would $5200 apply to a sale in the UK also?

I saw this Rose Morris on ebay - http://www.ebay.com/itm/RICKENBACKER-ROSE-MORRIS-MODEL-1997-UK-Version-of-Model-335-From-1965-RARE-/140778997553?pt=Guitar&hash=item20c7150731#ht_15731wt_1413

It has a sunburst back - obviously ...

Exciting!
Thanks so much for your help! How much would you pay for it max?

Is the model the 1997vb?

Would the reissues have serial numbers like this?
Could this be a reissue with an original or old looking serial plate?
Want to make sure I pick up the real thing! and they havent just made an ...

Hi there, I have seen this guitar at a local shop and am tempted to purchase...
its a 1964 Rickenbacker - Its In lovely shape for the age...
Serial is de125 - Does that all seem to check out?
How much is it worth?

Thanks for your help!

Here are some photos...

http://www.tobiahtayo.com ...