Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

I found some Klusons on the Elderly Instruments site that are evidently manufactured to "original specs" with a 1 1/16" shaft. I ordered those and will give them a shot. I agree that the Rickenbacker slotted headstock is very cool looking, and having the shorter length headstock size allows for a ...

OK, this is helpful to know. Do you happen to know if you guys have them custom-made? I see that the company TonePros carries a Kluson that's slightly longer but I believe the hole size is larger because the bushing screws in. Otherwise, all the Klusons currently available that I'm seeing are that 1 ...

Hi- I have a question about Kluson tuners used on Rickenbacker 12-strings. I'm trying to do a custom build with a slotted headstock and the Klusons I've seen on Fenders/Gibsons have a barrel length of approximately 1" if you measure from the base of the tuner housing. My question is do the Klusons ...

Hi- Joe Emery here. Couple thoughts on the originals that some of you guys may find useful:

-Someone asked about the ease of playing the originals -- they play easier than any bass you'll find. Awesome hollowbody sound but flattop instead of archtop means you're right up on it. Super light too ...