Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

Big ticket Ricks get quite a bit of attention, but how about on the low end of the "paid" scale? I paid $550 for my 1966 335 in 1985. Given its condition, that was probably a fair price.

Anyone unearth a bargain price for a Rick?

$800.00 USD for a 1995, 360/V64 in 2005 and

$700.00 CDN for a 1976, 4001 in 2004.

Three of my Ricks were purchased in the last year at good prices: my '83 ES-16 at $349.00, '81 325 at $625.00, and '75 430 at $329.00.

Real Rick bargain, however, was $120.00 for my 120-watt RIC PA amp. A buckawatt.

$975 USD ($1299 AUD) for my 620/6 TQ. Alas, all the others were $1500 USD plus..... sheesh!!

$175.00 for this:



In 1973

$500 for an '86 4003BT WHT, a few months back off craigslist.

OK, Scott, you win this round. Hands down. I'll avoid offering you $350.00 for it; you might get suspicious.

I did get my '60 Capri from Jwilli at a very fair price, as it is destined for a resurrection...

$250 for my white 2030. The killer deal was my $700 Blackstar.

800 for my 79 4001 with the rare pinstripe.

Earlier this year I paid US$950 for my March '73 4001 with all of the old style appointments and in great condition.

Let's see:

$300 for a '64 325 FG with F-hole (it was routed) in 1979.
$30 for a '64 ES-16 JG in 1980.
$325 for a '66 450/12 FG in 1987.
$400 for a '79 360 MG in 1987.
$550 for a '66 370/12 FG in 1989.
$740 for a new 1997VB FG in 1989.
$320 for an '80 320 BG in 1992.
$650 for a '66 335 FG in 1993.
$525 for an '80 620/12 FG in 1994.
$850 for a new 360/12V64 FG in 1990.
$900 for a new 360V64 FG in 1993.

I don't think I'll ever pay less than $30 for a Rick. Those were the days!

Gee... $30... looks like you're a winner Randy.
Here, you won't get a RIC for less than $1700 - well, unless it's used, poor condition and sold via the web by some guy who doesn't need it anymore... but in fact, i've never seen such announcements in our local guitar selling community... 8-(

Don't know what year my JG 320 (with f-hole) was, but I bought it (used) in 1981 from a guy who never learned to play guitar. It was virtually stored in its case under his bed and in mint/new condition. Case was dusty, but the guitar was like new.

I sold an early '70's Les Paul (that I'd bought used for $275) to buy it. IIRC, I got $350 for the LP. And I think I got the Rick for $250-275. All I remember is that I got the 320 for quite a bit less than what I sold the Les Paul for.

The best deal I got was $400 Canadian for my white '77 4001. It was in need of some replacement pups & total rewiring.
I paid $750 Canadian for my FG '76 4000 back in '86. It's in good condition still, totally original & never needed neck adjustment since it was built!