1968 Rickenbacker Electro PRICE DROP 420 ES-17 Fireglow, Excellent, Original Hard, $1,299.00
Rare Electro ES-17 (when Rickenbacker a 420-0) solid body electric guitar with original silver hard shell case with blue interior. Although branded as an Electro, this Rickenbacker made instrument was first made as a 420-0 according to Gill the Rickenbacker employee who signed the interior cavity and wrote shop notes indicating that this was a Rik 420-0, twice, once in red and once in pencil. All original no modifications or breaks with the exception of some evidence of minor electronic tampering on otherwise perfect original electronics. Pots, caps wire looks largely correct, not sure what was done or why. As of now two of the three positions work with volume knob, no tone change, one position silent. Otherwise perfectly straight neck with two working truss rods. The guitar has been played, light playing wear evident throughout with minor surface scratches and finish wear. Original frets are typically low but retain most of their factory mass. Original hard shell case is structurally fine, cosmetically nice with blue plush interior, working latches and handle. A fine and rare instrument, was $1899. now only $1299. Thanks, VGA
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