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Electro Double Neck Steel?
Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 5:51 am
by lookingbackontomorrowmusi
I recently inherited an electro double-neck steel very similar to the 52' DC-16. This one however only has 6 strings per neck and I was wondering if anyone knew the specific model number and what it might be worth. It's in excellent condition.
Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 2:16 pm
by rshatz
If it's exactly the same exactly the same except for
it being a double 6, it's a DC-12, made between 1950-53. The DC-12 is fairly rare in my experience, as most steel players prefer 7 or 8 strings/neck. From what I know most players don't think much of the double neck instruments from this era.
To collectors like myself they are intereting from a historical perspective.
To place a value on this steel detailed photos would be very helpful. I know of a DC-16 just like the one in this forum's photo gallery that sold recently for $800. Please post or send me photos.
Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 9:17 am
by rshatz
Great coincidence.
A DC-12 just appeared on George Gruhn's site.
http://www.gruhn.com/photo/EU2634.jpg
The $1800 price is probably about twice what it's worth, and I don't think it will go for anywhere near that much, but I have to say that because of Gruhn's reputation, he will get top dollar.
How much are you asking for the instrument?
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 9:11 am
by leesh
There's a double string steel on the bay. Is that yours JM?
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 3:17 am
by rshatz
No,
I don't own any double neck steels, yet.
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 3:49 pm
by matz
Richard, would you care to give us your opinion of why these double bakelite neck guitars are not popular? DM.
Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 11:22 am
by rshatz
David,
The instrument referred to above is one piece of cast aluminum. The fingerboards are made of lucite.
I think the reason these instruments aren't particularly popular with double neck players is that they don't have legs and are somewhat cumbersome on the lap. Just my opinion.
Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 2:24 pm
by rshatz
