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Topic: Need help w/ Rickenbacher Bakelite 7-string tuners |
Steve Green
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Gulfport, MS, USA
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Posted 11 Jul 2013 1:38 pm |
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I just acquired this 7 string Ric, and in it's current condition, it is unplayable as a 7 string. Notice the pic of the back of the headstock. Some tuners are missing buttons, one is missing the gear. I''d prefer not to work on this myself, as I'm not that mechanically inclined.
Does anyone know of someplace I could ship this guitar to in order to get it functional? I'm not concerned with original replacement parts. I'm wanting to use is as a player.
I'd like to ship to someone, and when it is shipped back to me -- it has 7 functioning tuners.
Thanks in advance . . . . Steve
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Ray Montee
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Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 12 Jul 2013 10:07 am I can't speak for another but..................
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Rick Aiello of the SGF has had extensive experience in this area. If he has the time/interest.....he could be a great source of help to you.
I believe SOMEONE mentioned that they'd found a certain brand of Mandolin tuners that fit almost perfectly in the Bakelite holes. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRILL OUT THOSE HOLES...........
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 12 Jul 2013 10:14 am
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here's mine with new tuners...martin branded waverlies....but i don't know what would work for the 4-on-a-side tuners.
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Bill Creller
From:
Saginaw, Michigan, USA (deceased)
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Posted 14 Jul 2013 1:27 pm
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| I used A model mandolin tuners on the 4-inline side. |
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Steve Green
From:
Gulfport, MS, USA
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Posted 17 Jul 2013 6:23 am
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| Bill Creller wrote: |
| I used A model mandolin tuners on the 4-inline side. |
Did you order them from Stew-Mac?
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Bill Creller
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Saginaw, Michigan, USA (deceased)
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Posted 17 Jul 2013 4:25 pm
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| yes |
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Bill Creller
From:
Saginaw, Michigan, USA (deceased)
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Posted 17 Jul 2013 4:26 pm
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| yes, and I've used them on frypans also |
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