Best source for Ricky parts?

[revolver]

Has anyone had any experience (good or bad) with http://www.pickofthericks.com OR http://www.the-music-connection.com

Or do you have any other recommendations in Canada or USA?

[jps]

Both are excellent sources.

[wittyair]

+1....or I guess +2

[beatlefreak]

Either place will serve you well. Many of us in the forum know Chris Clayton at Pick Of The Ricks, and he is great to deal with.

[whojamfan]

Either way you are covered

[Folkie]

Speaking of Ricky parts, I've heard it through the grapevine that the Ric Factory is all out of 12-saddle bridges. Ed Roman Guitars in Las Vegas and Pick of the Ricks in Lindenwold, NJ both supposedly carry 12-saddle bridges. But I've heard that some of these bridges are counterfeit. How do I know I'm getting the real thing?

[Woodie]

By not buying it from Ed Roman.

[collin]

Speaking of Ricky parts, I've heard it through the grapevine that the Ric Factory is all out of 12-saddle bridges. Ed Roman Guitars in Las Vegas and Pick of the Ricks in Lindenwold, NJ both supposedly carry 12-saddle bridges. But I've heard that some of these bridges are counterfeit. How do I know I'm getting the real thing?

It's only counterfeit if Roman is claiming they are real Rickenbacker parts (which I don't think he is).

Not standing up for the guy at all......but if it's a 12 saddle bridge and works, then what's the big deal? The rickenbacker bridge design isn't held by Rickenbacker, as other manufacturers like Allparts make a similar bridge, so I don't think there are any IP law issues.