Comstock

dr_bob · Post by **dr_bob** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 2:32 pm

Could someone tell me what a mint six-string Comstock would go for -- Model 700C maple?

admin · Post by **admin** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 5:06 pm

Bob: I would say in the $2500 to $3000 US range.

jwilli · Post by **jwilli** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 5:15 pm

Probably even more.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 6:43 am

I just saw this thread, so pardon me for jumping in late...

There are usually a few Rick acoustics on Ebay each year, and they had been trading in the $2500 range. Lately, there has been little activity on the 'Bay in these, although the few dealers who have Rick acoustics in stock have been marking them up. (One to $5K for an '02.)

I suspect this is due to the word getting around about Rickenbacker freezing orders; people want to see what happens and dealers, and private parties who are contemplating selling, seem to be holding their collective breath.

admin · Post by **admin** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 7:01 am

Yes, I agree with the comments of JWilli and Paul. I was referring to what I have seen on eBay and to those acoustics that have been manufactured to date.

Of course, demand for older instruments is going up and it goes with out saying that the newer instruments made by Paul will certainly be beyond the $3000 range.

paulv63 · Post by **paulv63** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 7:32 am

I could only wish I could afford a PW Custom Rickenbacker. By the time I could afford a RIC acoustic JH should have production up and running (or at least when Ben takes over...)

myfretless · Post by **myfretless** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 2:22 pm

Correct me someone, if I'm wrong, but I believe that other than the 8 acoustics that RIC released this year, none have been shipped since 2002 due to the luthier working on the Lemmys.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 3:25 pm

Yep, none others have been shipped, but two did not come through dealer channels (I built them); John Hall has one (700S/12MG)and I have the other(730L/12FG).

Just to keep the history straight, you understand.