My poor headstock! What can I do?
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My poor headstock! What can I do?
Hi there, I just got my Rickenbacker Rose Morris made in 1988. It´s gorgeous and it sounds and play like a dream!, only problem is the finish came off around some tuners heads!! I am so sad!!! I love the guitar , I was told that some 80´s era Ricks have the same problems. Original owner told me he never touched the tuning screws, no over turning. Here is a photo so you can help me found out a solution, if there is any!!
Re: My poor headstock! What can I do?
Hi Juan, I have seen that a few times before with that type of tuner (which were only used for a few years in the late 80s), often from people overtightening the ferrules. But I've also seen it happen on a lot of old guitars, regardless of brand.
You could touch up the chip, but it's likely you will still see it. Personally, I'd accept that it's a 30-year-old guitar and that's completely normal wear. Want to see how beat up my 1964 Rose Morris is?
You could touch up the chip, but it's likely you will still see it. Personally, I'd accept that it's a 30-year-old guitar and that's completely normal wear. Want to see how beat up my 1964 Rose Morris is?
Re: My poor headstock! What can I do?
My 89 360/12V64 is the same,i've never touched the ferrules.I've owned it from new.