4001 trc and repair questions.

[kssound]

I have a 4001 that I picked up on e-bay and its trashed, I'm pretty disappointed. But, I've never seen a truss rod cover that looks like this one. Its clear plexi with the logo painted on the back. Also the screw holes aren't countersunk like my other ones.


I had to take a picture of the screw to get the camera to focus


The bridge has almost 1/4" of lift. Does anyone know about straitening it out causing:
1) cracking in the plating
2) weakening of the metal

I can fix the pocket under the bridge to match and keep it from pulling up again if I can straiten it out without damaging it. The screws holding it down were way too tight

[rickaddict]

TRC is the real deal.

Search for Gary Clauson's (Spelling?) 4003S/5 quasi-Blackstar to find an example of the most lifted tailpiece on the Forum ever and how he brought it back. Or email him directly.

[leftybass]

Yes, the TRC is real, and early to mid 70's vintage.

[ricosound]

I am looking for just such a TRC and have a more typical 70's example that is black with raised white letters if you are interested in a trade. PM me and we'll talk.