Ken Roberts value

[guitarcarver]

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 the "H" in Rickenbacher.

thanks!

Gary

[beatbyrd]

Has the "H" in Rickenbacher.

Doesn't sound like an "F" in Rickenbacker to me. Tom

[guitarcarver]

Me either......hmm.

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

[ken_j]

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

Well documented.
Welcome Gary.

[guitarcarver]

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.

[jingle_jangle]

Looks like the horseshoe was moved--for fuller tone and more volume?

[guitarcarver]

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 they were experimenting with. It also has a massive cap that's down by the jack.

I love the huge V neck. It's dead straight, and has a wide nut. Would love to find another bakelight knob.

[RicukStu]

Shouldn't this be in the appraisals section?

[8mileshigh]

Looks to have had a switch added too? What's the serial number? Mine's C1217

[winston]

Shouldn't this be in the appraisals section?

Yes you are correct. The OP is a brand new member and does not have access to the marketplace sections of our forum. If I move it there at this late stage, it would mean he could not access replies or respond at all. Assuming that the thread does not cross the line and become an offer for purchase or sale, I will move this thread to the appraisal section once the OP has achieved the 30 posts required to gain entry.

Welcome to the forum btw Gary. When you get a chance please peruse the forum rules. viewtopic.php?f=25&t=391087

[libratune]

There is a reference in the text of the Curt Bayne article to the serial no. being C1241.

Mine appears to be a later build, serial no. C1788:

[guitarcarver]

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 great finger style blues tone. Very believable. Mine has incredible action too.
Also, thanks for the info about which forum I should have posted in.

[libratune]

The serial no. may be stamped into the wood at the end of the headstock.

[guitarcarver]

It was there, and is C 1241. Thanks!

[guitarcarver]

What is the earliest documented Ken Roberts serial number?