Rickenbacker Lap Steel History

Rickenbacker did not keep serial to date records until after the second world war.

Rickenbacker lap steel history.

Rickenbacker lap steel bakelite body 1938 39. It used a vibration transfer rod from the instrument s sounding board attached to magnets inside the guitar and was not. 1959 rickenbacker 330f fullbody. Rickenbacker international corporation is a string instrument manufacturer based in santa ana california the company is credited as the first known maker of electric guitars in 1932 and eventually produced a range of electric guitars and bass guitars.

There are various nicks and marks about the body. Used 1951 rickenbacker model b 8 string lap steel guitar serial number 2089171. The following information is courtesy carl dixon as posted on the steel guitar forum. Ric s history now spans 89 years in business on the leading edge of music trends that have changed popular culture forever.

Sell safely on reverb. The numbers that appear at the bottom of pictures refer to registration number on the rickenbacker registration page followed by the year and model number. Email from brad bechtel on october 25 1999. Secure transactions and shipping protection dedicated team of gear experts.

This page is dedicated to rickenbacker lap steel players and will be restricted to pictures of steels from the registry. The rickenbacker electro a 22 nicknamed the frying pan is the first electric lap steel guitar developed in 1931 1932 it received its patent in august 1937. Rickenbacker electro lap steel 1940 s. Enjoy the lowest prices and best selection of rickenbacker lap steels at guitar center.

Thin fullbody series models 330f to 375f. 17 wide thin 2 1 2 deep hollowbody single rounded cutaway controls mounted on split level pickguard same trim and feature patterns as regular model 14 frets clear of the body sunburst or natural finish. This lap steel is in very good condition. Most orders are eligible for free shipping.

A previous attempt the stromberg company s transducer based stromberg electro was introduced in 1928. There is some bakelite repair on the back of the headstock at the 1st tuning gear. I will tell you what is generally known and some distinguishing features that should help. Rickenbacker twelve string guitars were favored by the beatles roger mcguinn of the byrds hilton valentine of the animals and gerry.