Rickenbacker

[Nicholas Cox]

Looking to possibly purchase this Rickenbacker. There is no info on it but I will have a chance to view in person. What would a good price for this? There is some obvious wear on it but I’ve seen them in much worse condition for higher price.
Thanks,
Nick

[Tim Whitlock]

Can't tell for sure but it looks like the 1.5" pickup to me. If so, $2000ish seems about right. If not, maybe $1400ish.

[Nicholas Cox]

Thanks Tim

[Greg Forsyth]

I have one similar to that one, with the T shaped metal logo on the headstock and metal tail piece. Those guitars were made between 1945-49. It has a 1-1/4" wide pickup.
The Rickenbacker on the metal logo is spelled Rickenbacher.

Measure the width of the horseshoes on the pickup. If it's 1-1/4" w I'd estimate it worth from $1200.00 up to $1400.00. Depending on the condition it could be worth a little less.

If it has a 1-1/2" w pickup it will be worth several hundred more.

[Jack Hanson]

I purchased one that's nearly identical (the flying saucer knobs on mine are ivory) in Honolulu back in the mid-'80s:


Of the dozen or so lap steels I currently have at my disposal, it sounds far and away the best. Nab one if you can; you won't be disappointed. The Ric B6 is a tried and true (a 90+ year-old design), awe-inspiring instrument (in my opinion).

[Nicholas Cox]

Thanks so much for that info Jack and Greg. As the seller is willing to go under $1k I think I’ll pick it up.

[Tim Whitlock]

Thanks so much for that info Jack and Greg. As the seller is willing to go under $1k I think I’ll pick it up.

Great deal - do it! Bakelite Ricky's are amazing regardless of which pickup it has.

[Matthew Lutton]

I also have one with the crème colored guards and grey electro “Richenbacher” T logo as shown above, ShopGoodwill. Was I think my first or second lap steel. $900 I think I paid happily!