Did I just waste $200.00?

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 12:10 pm

I found it at a local music store, sandwiched between a bunch of guitar cases. I cannot find a serial number on it…

What do you say Johnny...

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 12:11 pm

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 12:12 pm

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 12:13 pm

randyz · Post by **randyz** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 12:17 pm

Looks like the real deal. It's either a Rick 900 or an Electro ES-16. Looks very similar to my '64 ES-16, with the neck thru construction. The bottom horn is curved on the front edge whereas mine is straight. There were many variations on this body style. Groovy!

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 12:18 pm

Looks like a made by Rickenbacker Electro. It is basically a model 425.

randyz · Post by **randyz** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 12:18 pm

The serial number is on the bridge plate, but I can't read it.

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 12:19 pm

Do you know where I can get a bridge for it???

randyz · Post by **randyz** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 12:19 pm

Ted: A 425 would be full-scale. This is 3/4-scale.

randyz · Post by **randyz** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 12:21 pm

The bridge is the same as a 400-series guitar. I bought a replacement bridge assembly back in 1980. It came with a new compensated bridge and a chrome bridge support.

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 12:25 pm

DK 465??? 1964??

8mileshigh · Post by **8mileshigh** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 12:27 pm

It's worth more than that if you break it for parts

Nice deal Dave!!

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 12:28 pm

Why is there a selector switch???

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 12:29 pm

Thanks Graham. Is it worth a restoration???

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 12:39 pm

Cool! That's the body in between the full tulip & the cresting wave. Pretty rare I imagine!
Good find Dave!