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Post by oldnat on Dec 11, 2017 9:25:21 GMT
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Post by Michael Messer on Dec 11, 2017 10:10:39 GMT
Beautiful collection!
Do you have a Rickenbacher Frying Pan hidden away somewhere?
Shine On
Michael
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Post by bluesdude on Dec 11, 2017 17:05:47 GMT
Would your last name be Gibson!!!!!!!! by any chance? LOL
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Post by oldnat on Dec 11, 2017 20:03:50 GMT
Beautiful collection! Do you have a Rickenbacher Frying Pan hidden away somewhere? Shine On Michael Hi Michael, 1934 A22 and matching amp and 1954 A22. The main difference is the 34 has 11/2 pickup and the 54 has 11/4 pickup and tortoise shell back cover, different control knob, black fret markers instead of coloured and headstock decal instead of badge. I think by 54 they were special order only and made from old stock bodies with current parts.           |
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Post by creolian on Dec 11, 2017 20:22:08 GMT
no way Im going outside with a guitar as its too cold here... I bought this in Colorado whilst working with a band on tour some time around 1979-81... everyone wanted it. Its finish has been molested but the PUP and other electronics are original and work without scratchy pots. The Pick Up could hear my Bulova Accutron watch ocillating from a couple inches away. Near a Perfect G flat note. (360hz vs 399.9 Gflat) I had it for about 15 years before I found out what it is. Ive always assumed it was a 1936 and the 25th made. Do you know ? Dang near gutted the Pup for use in an archtop a la Charlie Christian. One o these days soon Im going to sell it and the forum will get first option. Man, your collection is mindblowing ! Thanks for posting the Pics. I envy the collection, but the weather is what Id really like... All Best, Jeff Attachments:
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Post by robbie on Dec 12, 2017 8:42:44 GMT
Justregarding Michael's post re Rickenbacher Frying Pan . I worked with a guy who spent his earlier years working part time in a salesroom in Middlesbrough ... I believe he was the guy who held the sales items up when people were bidding, anyway. one auction had this Rickenbacher Frying Pan guitar complete with case that nobody appeared to be interested in all fantastic condition ( I know because he brought it into work one day )......PRICE PAYED AT AUCTION 10 shillings.............now that was a bargain
regards
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Post by Michael Messer on Dec 12, 2017 9:29:34 GMT
Hi OldNat,
Thank you for posting those pictures and the information. I had a feeling your collection would not be complete without one or two. They are beautiful!
I have been looking for a six string Frying Pan for a while, but nothing of any interest has turned up. Most seem to be seven string models, which are of no interest to me. If you know of any collectors or dealers that are selling one, I would be interested.
Back in the 1990s I owned a Style 4 National Tricone that was a leaving present for the quality controller at National in 1931. His name was Harry Watson and as you know, Harry and Paul Barth built the first wood bodied Frying Pan. The guitar is affectionately known in the collectors' world as 'The Harry', or just 'Harry'. I bought from Harry's great granddaughter in 1991, and that is a whole story in itself! That is not my reason for wanting one, but it is an interesting tale.
Shine On
Michael
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Post by robbie on Dec 13, 2017 10:48:10 GMT
just a follow up...as I remember ( and that's quite dodgy these days ) the "10 bob ricky" was dark brown bakalite and the frets were molded into the neck, so maybe it wasn't a ricky, but for sure it was the same shape and appearance as one
regards
les
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