CAN YOU ORDER A NEW RIC WITH.......?

rickofan · Post by **rickofan** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 3:17 pm

Hi,
I am thinking of ordering a new 330 or (335 if the accent vibrato is still available) Fire Glo, and I need some help please. I know you can get toasters, but can you get the vintage TRC/Name Plate from the factory ?? I dislike the current embossed plastic name plate that has been in use for many years now. I guess I could exchange the TRC for a Vintage one from RIC, but it would be better if the screw holes match up right at the start. Any input is appreciated!
PS: Would Ric exchange the cuurent TRC for a Vintage Style??

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 3:23 pm

One ofr JH or Kenny, methinketh.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 3:24 pm

One FOR. Sorry. I type too madly.

jwilli · Post by **jwilli** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 3:43 pm

I'll save JH and KH (not related) the trouble. No. You can't
"upgrade" to vintage guards. Now, they may exchange new for vintage but you'll most likely have to come out of pocket.

jwilli · Post by **jwilli** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 3:47 pm

And for the record, let it be known that I hate 24 fret necks and raised plastic TRCs. lol. I would happy if every RIC was 21 frets (except for bass) and had a vintage TRC. Just do it.

jps · Post by **jps** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 4:04 pm

I, for one, would be very happy if the basses were 21 fret!

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 5:20 pm

Well, JW, that addresses guards, which are not really a problem since folks do make them, but what about TRCs?

So you are saying that a raised TRC in white cannot be exchanged for a flat, back-painted one in gold, even with a cash infusion?

36012c63 · Post by **36012c63** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 11:21 pm

I also need to exchange my TRC for a factory gold one. John..........Kenny...........how about clearing this up?

jwilli · Post by **jwilli** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 1:34 am

Paul, I guess that I was trying to answer Alan's subject line question and am fairly certain that RIC will let you trade in your new TRC (and $$) for a vintage style TRC. Ta-da!

kennyhowes · Post by **kennyhowes** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 5:38 am

Standard guitars can be ordered with vintage pickups, and even Accent vibratos.

Vintage nameplates require the old one being sent in for keeps, which requires a Return Authorization number.

It most likely requires another hole being drilled in the headstock, as the plates are not the same size.

Confused? Drop me a line.

ben_hall · Post by **ben_hall** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 5:44 am

Not most likely... it does.

admin · Post by **admin** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 5:58 am

Or, as some have done, carefully glue the top of screw in the hole toward the point of the nameplate and then tape it on the underside to your guitar. That way the mod is reversible. Not as pretty mind you, but reversible.

ted_williams · Post by **ted_williams** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 6:21 am

While we're at it, can you order a mixture of pickups? For example, a 360 with a high gain at the bridge and a toaster at the neck.

webhead · Post by **webhead** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 8:01 am

I'd like to see checked binding make a comeback as an option. Along with........ Tapered Necks.

scoobster28 · Post by **scoobster28** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 1:15 am

and bound headstocks.... and lights inside!