Rickenbacker Panda 6 String Lap Steel

Vince Floriani · Post by **Vince Floriani** » 29 Aug 2015 3:24 am

All original, except for tuners. Installed by professional luthier and work great. One is slightly bent but works fine. Original case with spelling of Rickenbacker. Getting out of the slide part of my life and thinning the herd....$750. Shipping depending on where you live. Serial number starts with a C.

Gary S. Lynch · Post by **Gary S. Lynch** » 29 Aug 2015 6:10 am

Vince,
I have this same model. I believe 1938 is the year.
Either way I have owned a number of lap steels and by far IMHO, it has a truly unique and quality sound unlike the others I have owned.

Good luck on your sale!

Lee Cecil · Post by **Lee Cecil** » 29 Aug 2015 5:39 pm

Vince,
I sent you a private message.

Thanks,
Lee

Charlie Wallace · Post by **Charlie Wallace** » 30 Aug 2015 6:54 am

Email sent

Joseph Harvey-Whyte · Post by **Joseph Harvey-Whyte** » 1 Sep 2015 12:20 am

PM sent.

Thanks.
Joe.

Wally Pfeifer · Post by **Wally Pfeifer** » 1 Sep 2015 8:48 am

Why is the name on the guitar spelled'RICKENBACHER' and the ribbon on the case spelled 'RICKENBACKER'?? Are they both original but different years?

Ron Simpson · Post by **Ron Simpson** » 1 Sep 2015 9:48 am

I believe it changed around WW2,but that was before my time.

Bud Angelotti · Post by **Bud Angelotti** » 3 Sep 2015 4:38 am

Wally - It's my understanding that the reason for the change was the anti-german sentiment going around at the start of WWII.
For instance, a "hamburger" became a "salisbury steak".
Changing to "Rickenbacker" also associated with an american war hero, Eddie Rickenbacker.
Thats what I've been led to believe anyhow.

I'm drooling over this guitar by the way.

Wally Pfeifer · Post by **Wally Pfeifer** » 3 Sep 2015 7:20 am

I know all about the change in spelling and the WWII connection but my question was,-"Why the difference in the spelling on the case and the spelling on the guitar"? Evidently the case shown and the guitar shown did not go together. The case must have been made later than the guitar. Right?

Wally

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 3 Sep 2015 7:22 am

Wally,
I believe you're right. The early bakelite guitars came with a very cheap looking chip-board case. I know, I discarded mine for a case just like the one offered with this very fine guitar.

Gene LaFleur · Post by **Gene LaFleur** » 6 Sep 2015 4:12 pm

If this guitar is still for sale, I will take it providing nothing is wrong with it.
Thanks Gene

Gene LaFleur · Post by **Gene LaFleur** » 7 Sep 2015 7:20 am

Does anyone know if this guitar is still for sale. I cannot get in touch with seller.
Thanks Gene

Lee Cecil · Post by **Lee Cecil** » 7 Sep 2015 9:30 am

I told Vince I would take the guitar and sent him certified funds for the purchase price plus shipping last week. He was going to deposit the check tomorrow. The check is good, so I'm assuming this is a done deal.

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