Don't drool on it! - it'll break
Riks are a lot like Les Pauls, Strats, and Teles in that they have such an individual voice. Theres nothing that sounds like em.
I agree that they have the same iconic status, but that's where the similarity ends, unlike Fender and Gibson, they are style over content, one fender is very like another, you would be lucky if you pick up a good quality Rick.
They are the Harleys of the guitar world, it's what someone would buy if they want a fashion accessory rather than a tool to go to work with.
Buy a cheap copy they have better QC
lennon made some great rock n roll with a 325