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Lightshow Guitar
Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 2:31 pm
by j_gary
Hello all, I usually lurk about in the bass section. However, I'm looking for a guitar expert opinion on the Rickenbacker Lightshows made back in the early 70's.
I am curious if there are many owners out there and their experience with this rare guitar. As I understand there were several variations and colors. Were there good and bad models to watch for? Are they considered a desirable item amongst guitarists? Are these babies hard to find and what should one expect to pay to get one?
Thanks for your time and consideration, Gary
Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 2:48 pm
by jsm610
From what I know:
- Two variations, the 'Type I' and 'Type II' - the I has lights in a straight row; the II has them scattered and uses bayonet blubs.
- Colors: BG, JG, AZ, MG
- They're all good. I like the lights on the Type II better...
- Not all that hard to find.
- $13k - $17K
Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 2:57 pm
by jwilli
Thud! Thud! Oh nevermind me.....I'm just kicking myself in the a$$ for selling my perfect 331 JG in 2001 for.....$6300. ;-(
Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 3:17 pm
by j_gary
John, even I felt that thud. Any particular reason you broomed her?
Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 3:31 pm
by jwilli
Well, yes. My wife and I wanted more children. We had to go the In-vitro way. It costs about $15k a pop. We got our money's worth......we had quadruplets in Aug. of '01. It was worth it. For the record, i also sold a '63 375 FG in MINT condition and a '72 360/12 FG w/ F-hole. Nowadays, I would've only had to sell the lightshow.......
Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 3:45 pm
by jwilli
Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 3:47 pm
by leftybass
Waaah. I want that 375.
Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 3:48 pm
by sloop_john_b
Waaah. i want the f-hole 360!
Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 3:50 pm
by jwilli
Traded those for these:
Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 3:51 pm
by jwilli
Hey, were those "cannon balls" there before my kids got there?
Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 4:40 pm
by j_gary
John, you are a man amongst boys, and girls. The photo of your beautiful family has to be one of the best shots to grace this sight. It was the smart, easy, and right way to go. All of a sudden photo's of guitars seem a little dull. Well done!
You know, your crew looks a little too comfortable hanging around those cannon balls. Hope you counted them before and after. I'd search that suspicious looking fella in the striped shirt, don't let that innocent look fool you.
Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 4:51 pm
by ozover50
I agree one million percent, JG. That is a sensational photograph, John. You must be a very happy and proud dad!
Not a trade at all, IMO. A wonderful investment in the future. Great looking kids........ wow!!
Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 11:51 pm
by sowhat
John... just take a bow. Hats off to you and your wife... wow...
Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 4:59 am
by jwilli
Thanks, everyone!
Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 6:34 am
by bitzerguy
What a great looking family, John. I'm betting the many passenger minivan is yours as well.
I agree with JG. The innocent look is not quite so innocent!
Congrats. I bet you all have tons of fun!
...Dean
