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Topic: Help with Rickenbacher Model S - Tuner |
David Hayes
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California, USA
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Posted 19 Mar 2012 11:14 pm |
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I just got a model S grey burst with black pickup.
One tuner peg is broken off so I need to replace the three tuner strip. Since it is metal I need to match to screw holes - has anyone done this so they can recommend a particular brand that lines up?
I found some where the holes line up but the string posts are too large - the diameter of the posts for this one are 5.56mm or .218 inches so the 1/4 posts won't work.
Does anyone know of a brand that makes such tuners (new or vintage)? I checked Stew-Mac and could not find them there.
Any help appreciated. |
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James Hartman
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Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 20 Mar 2012 4:30 am
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Stew-Mac probably has the largest selection of "vintage style" tuners, but there are some other online suppliers I'd try: Allparts, WD Music Products.
If there are any older Mom & Pop music stores in your vicinity, take the strip along and ask their repair tech to check his junk drawer for one that matches - offer them a few $$ for their time so they don't feel imposed upon. Older stores I worked for in the '80s and '90s typically had hundreds of discarded tuners collected over decades of repairs. |
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Ron Simpson
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Illinois, USA
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Posted 20 Mar 2012 1:22 pm
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Hi David,
I believe I have what you need. Picture 1 shows the string post just a bit smaller than 1/4". Photos 2 and three show front and back views respectively. I'll be happy to pop them in the mail for a worthy cause.
Ron Simpson
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David Hayes
From:
California, USA
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Posted 20 Mar 2012 7:08 pm
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| Eureka! that is exactly what I need - you are a life saver. PM inbound. |
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Ron Simpson
From:
Illinois, USA
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Posted 21 Mar 2012 3:23 am
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PM received. I'll get them mailed out to you.
Ron |
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Ron Simpson
From:
Illinois, USA
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Posted 21 Mar 2012 7:20 am
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| They are on the way. |
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