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  •  Model
     230
  •  Strings
     6
  •  Finish
     Black
  •  Manufacturing Date
     1986-12
  •  Serial #
     ZL3410
  •  Celebrity owned
     Jim Babjek
  •  Registration Date
     Aug 14 2025
  •  Country
     USA
  •  State/Province
     New Jersey
  •  Lefty
     No
  •  Refinished
     No
  •  Collected Item
     Yes
  •  Registered User
     Yes
  •  Comments
     Here's a rare one indeed! A one-of-a-kind Rickenbacker Hamburg 230 in Black Star finish made circa 1986 for Jim Babjak of the legendary Smithereens ! The guitar plays great: the bolt-on neck is straight with low, easy action and minimal fret wear.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/267366330967
  •  This entry contains images:
    Rickenbacker 230/6 , Black: Headstock Rickenbacker 230/6 , Black: Body - Front Rickenbacker 230/6 , Black: Body - Rear Rickenbacker 230/6 , Black: Full Instrument - Front Rickenbacker 230/6 , Black: Full Instrument - Rear Rickenbacker 230/6 , Black: Neck - Front Rickenbacker 230/6 , Black: Close up - Free Rickenbacker 230/6 , Black: Free image Rickenbacker 230/6 , Black: Headstock - Rear
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  •   This item was identified as a Modern (1984 and up) instrument
      The following is a summary of sales of above referenced model gathered from actual sales on eBay:
      *Basis for comparison: Same model, same strings number, same "special" features, same era

      Sample type  Min  Avg  Median  Max  Sample Size
      Same model, same era:   $535  $741  $750  $931  18

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