Does anyone know what this Rick is?

matchlock · Post by **matchlock** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 3:31 pm

Saw this on ebay and was wondering what model Rick this is or if its original or worth the money.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=41439&item=3759535770&rd=1

jps · Post by **jps** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 3:51 pm

Looks like a 250 El Dorado.

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 1:38 pm

The guitar in question:

Scastles · Post by **Scastles** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 2:40 pm

Looks like a piece of ****. If it's a Dakota it's hard to tell but I think its a Heinz 57

bull30 · Post by **bull30** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 2:49 pm

Wow... Here's a question I can actually answer... It's actually MY favorite Ric to play... It's a 230 Hamburg with the world's worst paint job... This must have been owned by someone that OD'd on the 60's....

jps · Post by **jps** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 6:38 pm

Didn't the Hamburg have only a single vol. and tone control with the small C&K selector switch for the pickups? This guitar has vol. and tone controls for each pickup and the big toggle switch for the pickups. That would make it an 250 El Dorado.

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 9:06 pm

The 230GF has only two controls, so I think that Jps is correct.

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 9:21 pm

I saw that one on Ebay about 5-6 months ago...acid-induced paint job and all. At least you could really rock out with it and not worry about blemishing a perfect paint job!

brian · Post by **brian** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 10:08 pm

The 230 & 250 both have 2 tone and 2 volume controls. The 220 and 260 as well as the 230GF model have one volume and one tone control.
The 250 and 260 are the "deluxe" versions. If this guitar has a bound body it is a 250, if not a 230.

bull30 · Post by **bull30** » Wed Nov 10, 2004 12:34 am

I own a 230 and a 230F... Trust me it's a 230 Hamburg that's been uglied to the max...

jps · Post by **jps** » Wed Nov 10, 2004 3:04 am

I was basing it on the 230 GF Hamburg. I stand corrected.

Pics!

admin · Post by **admin** » Wed Nov 10, 2004 3:13 am

Funny, had this instrument been in the hands of a famous player, its customized finish would be sought after and emulated by fans around the world.

sir_andrew_of_left_coast · Wed Nov 10, 2004 9:51 am

The Rodney Dangerfield of Rickenbackers... the 200 Series "gets no respect."

I like the 2-knob models:
1992 220 Hamburg (Midnight Blue)
1993 260 Eldorado (Fireglo)

bull30 · Post by **bull30** » Wed Nov 10, 2004 10:29 am

I really enjoy playing my 230 Hamburg and 230F... I'm currently searching for a 260 El Dorado to add to my collection...

As yes Peter, you are correct... If it had been owned by someone famous it would change the whole outlook on this guitar... Doesn't mean it's not still ugly!!! Don't think I'd be caught dead at a gig with it but then again a gig might be just the place for this guitar...

adam_swapp · Post by **adam_swapp** » Wed Nov 10, 2004 10:42 am

Two words: belt sander.