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This would be more of a casting job rather than a CNC job. I could cast items that size (lost wax casting) but it would probably be a trademark infringement of some sort. To be a true replica, you're correct. The result likely wouldn't be visibly distinguishable from the original, except for the un...

For those of you who have not seen my post on the "Rickenbacker Guitars and Basses" Facebook page, after having reproduction aluminum saddles made for the pre-1974 sandcast aluminum bass bridges, I've been asked about the potential for having the aluminum tailpieces and bridges reproduced....

Have been sending PM's to those who purchased the repro aluminum bridge saddles and some have been stuck in the "Outbox". How can I get them to be sent?

Larry

The saddles are here! Just picked them up from the CNC shop and they are great. The photo shows one of the saddles polished vs. as they will be shipped. I will be contacting those who ordered for their postal mail address.

Just got a call from the machine shop and the saddles are done! I'll be in touch with each of you who ordered a set (or sets) with the cost.

Just got back from the CNC machinist, and the ETA for the saddles is next Wednesday, 2/10. Once I pick them up, I'll contact all who ordered a set (or sets) with the final cost.

For those who have committed to purchasing the saddles, I spoke with the CNC shop today, and they are still on schedule for finishing them this month. They also confirmed that for the initial order of 100 pieces (25 sets), the cost per piece is $7.50 each, which means that the cost per set is $30, w...

It's here! Haven't tweaked the setup yet but it's playing great out of the box. Thanks, Larry! :D Sort-of unrelated question: When the E string is in tune, every subsequent note (starting with 1st position F) is quite flat. The strings on this bass are really old, so I'm wondering if that would be ...

sloop_john_b wrote:

cassius987 wrote:Nothing new at the body end?

I'm not sure, actually. No photos, but Larry did say "I’m just about done with the repair to the neck – I’ll then do the new thrust block for the end of the truss rods."

The body end was taken care of in the prior repair.

Thanks! Since this one's the 44th anniversary of my 21st birthday, I'll have to warn the local fire department before lighting the cake's candles!

I'd be up for that!

leftybass wrote:Fear not------- there has been some discussion about something that will more than likely turn into MARF V, summer 2013.... nothing definitive but yes there have been talks/discussions on the matter.

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sloop_john_b wrote:Can we just get rid of ALL the wood?

Got your email Larry, I'll get back to you in a bit...

There are a couple of ways to go, we'll talk about it.

John (and All), Sorry to hear that your having problems with your bass. Going back to the original repair, it appeared to be the result of a "softness" in the wood, and solely in the bass side of the neck, which resulted in that side's truss rod pulling through the neck both at the heel an...

I'm in!