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Topic: To refurbish or buy new, that is the question. |
Andy Barlo
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Schererville, Indiana, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 6 Apr 2005 4:43 am |
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This is my first post since joining the forum and it looks like a good place to get some excellent suggestions. Anyway, here is my question:
I have a 1939 Ricky in excellent shape but the case has seen better days. I would like to recover it completely with black tolex, similar to the Fender cases. Is there somewhere I can buy this tolex to make my own cover? Or, will the Ricky fit in a Fender case? I have previously built a new case for my Excel D-8 and it turned out pretty decent. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. |
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Alan Kirk
From:
Scotia, CA, USA
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Posted 6 Apr 2005 5:42 am
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All colors of Fender Tolex are available. Do a google search.
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Gerald Ross
From:
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Ron Simpson
From:
Illinois, USA
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Posted 6 Apr 2005 6:34 am
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Aloha Andy,
Tubesandmore.com is the address for Antique Electronic Supply who carries various colored tolex. Stewmac.com takes you to the Stewart-MacDonald site. They only carry tolex in black, but the price is extremely reasonable. Vibroworld.com probably has the widest selection if you really want to get creative.
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Andy Barlo
From:
Schererville, Indiana, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 6 Apr 2005 10:49 am
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| Thanks for the info Ron. Sorry I havn't got back to you sooner for our gig session but I have been really playing awful lately. Sometimes you just have to walk away from that thing and try again later. Anyway, I will check out these sites. |
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Bill Creller
From:
Saginaw, Michigan, USA (deceased)
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Posted 6 Apr 2005 6:04 pm
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Andy,
Antique Electronics also had tweed covering, which seems (to me) easier to glue on because of it's weave. |
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