![]() ![]() How much interest a Model B reissue would generate is very questionable. The old ones are still the most sought after by players and collectors alike. If they are profitable, I don't think they are greatly so.Īs to which model would capture the most interest from players, I would have to say that a strings through body Bakelite would be it. There are also a number of other companies producing lap steels in many styles and configurations. Unless RIC could produce something better and cheaper, I don't think it would be particularly successful in the current market. It is produced in both six and eight string models and in 22" and 24.5" scales. The early frypan has been newly duplicated by the Excel company. All the others are considered to be good players pieces, but not particularly collectable. The only really collectable post-war instrument are the Model G, or post-war version of the Silver Hawaiian and the Bronson Model 52. The only instruments that are as, or more collectable than these Ricks are the Gibson metalbody and the Gibson EH-275. Rick's standing in the lap steel market is very strong, but this is mainly for the pre-ww2 instruments I mentioned above. In excellent condition, these sell for $750-$1000.ģ. The other very collectable model is the Silver Hawaiian. It was not in original condition and sold for about $1400. I have only seen one listed on Ebay in the last two years. I have never seen one for sale in any music store, that I have visited. The A-25 frypan with the engraved "Electro" headstock like the one in the photo on this site is extremely rare, and is considered almost priceless. The pre-war bakelite models are now selling for $750-$800 in excellent condition. They also sound great, and they are very rare in originial working condition. ![]() ![]() This is the one David Lindley plays on Jackson Brown's, Runnin' on Empty. The players instrument is the bakelite model, with strings loading through the body. However,I can say that collectors and players alike try to find the pre-war bakelite model and the frypans. I don't know how sought after 300 series Ricks are. Many steel players consider it to be the best steel guitar pickup ever made.Ģ. It has a very fat, well balanced tone, and it is very loud. In my opinion the one feature admired by players and collectors is the pre-World War 2, horseshoe pickup with the 1.5" wide magnets. Let me address each one individually and in reverse order.ġ. ![]()
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