My name is Tyler and I've been meaning to post in this group for a while now, because I wanted to share/discuss something I came across about a year ago. I hope this is the correct place for this post, as I don't know that I want to sell them, and I'm not sure they need appraising, but they aren't doing anyone any favors sitting in my storage unit so thought I'd post them in here and get a discussion started. I purchased these about a year ago at an auction because I was thinking of building a studio at the time and figured they would provide a one of a kind sound. They came from an old African American guy from somewhere down here in the swamps of north florida and according to his wife, has had them since new. These were his babies. Check em out and let me know your thoughts, information, whatever. I've tried identifying the amp but can't seem to place it. I took them to a local guy here in Tallahassee, FL where we plugged in and tested them (they work great) but he suggested posting to a group like this before modifying or doing anything like that so here I am and here they are. Hope you enjoy!
Think I found something pretty special
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Think I found something pretty special
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My name is Tyler and I've been meaning to post in this group for a while now, because I wanted to share/discuss something I came across about a year ago. I hope this is the correct place for this post, as I don't know that I want to sell them, and I'm not sure they need appraising, but they aren't doing anyone any favors sitting in my storage unit so thought I'd post them in here and get a discussion started. I purchased these about a year ago at an auction because I was thinking of building a studio at the time and figured they would provide a one of a kind sound. They came from an old African American guy from somewhere down here in the swamps of north florida and according to his wife, has had them since new. These were his babies. Check em out and let me know your thoughts, information, whatever. I've tried identifying the amp but can't seem to place it. I took them to a local guy here in Tallahassee, FL where we plugged in and tested them (they work great) but he suggested posting to a group like this before modifying or doing anything like that so here I am and here they are. Hope you enjoy!
My name is Tyler and I've been meaning to post in this group for a while now, because I wanted to share/discuss something I came across about a year ago. I hope this is the correct place for this post, as I don't know that I want to sell them, and I'm not sure they need appraising, but they aren't doing anyone any favors sitting in my storage unit so thought I'd post them in here and get a discussion started. I purchased these about a year ago at an auction because I was thinking of building a studio at the time and figured they would provide a one of a kind sound. They came from an old African American guy from somewhere down here in the swamps of north florida and according to his wife, has had them since new. These were his babies. Check em out and let me know your thoughts, information, whatever. I've tried identifying the amp but can't seem to place it. I took them to a local guy here in Tallahassee, FL where we plugged in and tested them (they work great) but he suggested posting to a group like this before modifying or doing anything like that so here I am and here they are. Hope you enjoy!
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I have a Rickenbacker book and your guitar is a post-war (WWII) Hawaiian Steel Guitar. There are photos with 6-and 7-string models. I see your guitar has 8 strings; there are no photos of an 8-string.... It's too late for me to go reading through this chapter of the book now. You can search on the internet; made in 1949-1950s, it seems.
My book is strictly about guitars and their evolution. I have nothing about amps.
I'm sure all your stuff has value, maybe significant value - I have no idea. But if you change/alter anything, they won't be in original condition and therefore less valuable.
My book is strictly about guitars and their evolution. I have nothing about amps.
I'm sure all your stuff has value, maybe significant value - I have no idea. But if you change/alter anything, they won't be in original condition and therefore less valuable.
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Re: Think I found something pretty special
Tallahassee represent!
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Cool pieces, congrats. Get the new Martin book on Ricks - it's excellent.
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Looks like I've got a couple books to check out! Appreciate the rec's and info!
TLH represent!
TLH represent!
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YouTube demo of a six-string version very similar to yours (mainly, headstock/truss rod cover differ). This is a "B6" -- yours could be a "B8."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QOENUa3UZs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZvwWclZaaE
Here's an "image" of an 8-string, supposedly from Elderly Instruments, although no RICs steels are in stock now:
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0147/ ... 1552905892
Check RIC's History section. Here's something:
http://www.rickenbacker.com/catalog_pos ... cf53-5.jpg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QOENUa3UZs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZvwWclZaaE
Here's an "image" of an 8-string, supposedly from Elderly Instruments, although no RICs steels are in stock now:
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0147/ ... 1552905892
Check RIC's History section. Here's something:
http://www.rickenbacker.com/catalog_pos ... cf53-5.jpg
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here is a better link that won't siphon off profits to tech billionaires:maxwell wrote: ↑Fri May 06, 2022 11:47 amIs this the book you’re recommending?
https://www.amazon.com/Rickenbacker-Gui ... 1739948912
https://phantombooks.com
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