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Are the TRC's on 4003's the same as a 360?
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Yes indeed.
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Thanks John!
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I just pulled the trigger on a TRC on the bay for $175.00. Ouch! What is this world coming too...but I needed it for my customized 230 Hamburg.
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How is your 230 customized, Dane?
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I sanded off the badly peeling rubyglo, reshaped it to resemble a 360, and gave it an oiled finish. I also swapped out the single coils for HB2's. Think 3/4 size maple Laguna.
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You didn't happen to get it from a music store in New Jersey, did you? I'd love to see some pics of it!
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No...I got it from a guy in Canada. I just got it set up and ready to go. I'll photograph it and post it this weekend.
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