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D-16 value
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2003 4:24 pm
by guitm
Richard,
Can you help me put a value on the D-16? The strings are shot, but the lap steel is in very good condition, and it has the original hard shell case with key and all! I have had it for 20 years and never knew what it is worth. Please let me know if you can assist. I have emailed a pic of it to you, it wouldn't fit on the message board.
Thanks,
Mike
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2003 1:45 am
by admin
Michael: I trust that your DC-16 looks similar to
this one.
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2003 5:08 am
by guitm
Correct Peter. Thank you for attaching the pic to the inquiry!
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2003 5:12 am
by admin
You're welcome Michael. I have not seen very many of these models. Do you play this instrument and if so do you have any comments to make about tonality or playability.
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2003 5:53 pm
by guitm
Peter, I do not play it very well, but I try! I have used it on a couple recordings and I am pleased with the outcome. It has the type of sound that David Lindly gets! I always wanted to take lessons, but there aren't many steel players in this area.
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2003 3:09 pm
by guitm
Peter,
Should I look at other option's to determine the value of this guitar? Richard does not seem to be available. Please let me know the average response time, I may just be impatient!
Thanks,
Mike
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2003 3:34 pm
by admin
Mike: Please send it a photo or two to
[email protected] We will examine your instrument further.
There is the Rickenbacher D-16 c.1944
Two eight string bakelite necks, two horseshoe magnet pickups, cast aluminum body as well as the
Rickenbacker DC-16 c. 1950
Cast aluminum body, two eight string necks, lucite fingerboards.
I have not seen your lap steel as yet. Perhaps we can have the photos up before Richard visits. We have not broken any Guiness records as yet.
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2003 5:52 am
by admin
Mike: from your information it would seem that your DC-16 was manufactured during the 1950-1952 period and instruments of this type, while not the most highly sought after, generally are sold for prices in the $500-700 US range.
Based on the good condition of this instrument I would estimate that its value falls in the $600-700 US range. To the right collector it may fetch slightly more. Please keep in mind, however, that I am no expert when it comes to the appraisal of Rickenbacker Lap Steels. Let's hope Richard stops by. In the meantime, I hope this helps and is sufficient for your needs.
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2003 1:52 pm
by admin
Here is a closer look at the controls and pickups.
Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2003 6:35 am
by rshatz
Mike,
That's a beauty and looks to be in great shape.
I agree with everything Peter has said about the instrument. The head covers make it less common than others without them. If you want to sell it, I wouldn't take less than $550. Sorry about the delay in response.
Richard
Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2003 4:12 pm
by guitm
No Problem Richard! I appreciate the advice!