Need early Rickenbacher Bakelite tuner

radioactive · Post by **radioactive** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 7:57 pm

Help.. Need a single Bass side tuner for an early Rickenbacher Bakelite. These are the metal 5 sided knobs seen on early Bakelites and Silver Hawaiians, ususlly those in the 1935-37 period.
Only need that one single Bass tuner, but will buy or trade for whatever you have.
Thanks very much!
Robert
[email protected]

rshatz · Post by **rshatz** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 5:48 am

Rob,
I think I have what you're looking for. They are almost impossible to find. If you are actually planning to play the guitar, I suggest you remove and save these tuners. They are very fragile and don't stand up to much use. The Grover butter bean repros are a good replacement.
Give me a few days to find it.
I'll get back to you.

rshatz · Post by **rshatz** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 4:02 pm

I think I found the last one in the western hemisphere. Maybe not.
Just to be sure post a pic of what you need.
R

radioactive · Post by **radioactive** » Sat Apr 29, 2006 12:45 pm

Hello Richard,,,,Appreciate your help. Looking for one on the Bass string side. I can be reached at [email protected], if you email me let me know how to reach you. Thanks very much.Robert

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rshatz · Post by **rshatz** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 5:01 am

I might have what you're looking for.
Post a photo of the back of your headstock.