How old is this Rickenbacker?
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How old is this Rickenbacker?
I have recently finished refurbishing this Rickenbacker electro double neck and would like to know how old it is, and gain any information about this type of guitar.
The serial number on the nut is DW 24148 and I would appreciate any information about this guitar, pictures to follow ( I hope! ) Thanks for a great forum,
Robert Mac Neilage
The serial number on the nut is DW 24148 and I would appreciate any information about this guitar, pictures to follow ( I hope! ) Thanks for a great forum,
Robert Mac Neilage
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I have the case for it and it is grey with black ends and a red interior.
I would guess the paint finish on it could be called "blonde" as described in the catalogue, because it's so thin you can see through it and make out the wood grain.
This can be seen on the surrounding wood in the photo of the nut.
I would guess the paint finish on it could be called "blonde" as described in the catalogue, because it's so thin you can see through it and make out the wood grain.
This can be seen on the surrounding wood in the photo of the nut.
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I have a DW-16 which I am told is dated to 1956 although I've yet to find a serial number. Mine does not have the contour carving or the Rickenbacker name on the tuner plates. unfortunately I don't have a full size picture to hand but from this picture you can see the lack of contour carving.
Whatever, yours looks a beauty ... I love mine!
Whatever, yours looks a beauty ... I love mine!
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Thanks for your information Bob, but my Electro DW 16 seems to have been produced earlier than 1955 as according to Rickenbacker information on Google, the Electro company was sold in 1953.
Could the last two numbers ( being 48 ) on the serial number have any meaning on the year of manufacture as 1948 seems a distinct possibility?
RMN
Could the last two numbers ( being 48 ) on the serial number have any meaning on the year of manufacture as 1948 seems a distinct possibility?
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Thanks Michael you have just put that thought to bed!
Just curious about the age and would love to know about any information I can get on this great guitar, besides that it's becoming harder to find things older than I am
Regards R M N
Just curious about the age and would love to know about any information I can get on this great guitar, besides that it's becoming harder to find things older than I am
Regards R M N
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