TRC Lengths

[ricmic]

I had looked again at Teds anatomy threads. In particular, the one on TRCs. He quotes 5"15/16 length as the norm. My question to this august body is how long are the vintage plexi TRCs, say on the V63s? Mark

[collin]

how long are the vintage plexi TRCs, say on the V63s?

You mean on the vintage reissue TRCs? Too Long.

Sorry, I don't have any measurements on me, though.

[jps]

The TRCs on my '67 4005WB and '73 4001 are both different lengths and both are shorter than the RI TRCs.

[jps]

I can see the thread title now:

"How long is yours?"

[rickenbrother]

I can see the thread title now:

"How long is yours?"

Ummm...let's not go there!!

[rickaddict]

how long are the vintage plexi TRCs, say on the V63s?

You mean on the vintage reissue TRCs? Too Long.

Sorry, I don't have any measurements on me, though.

I agree. Too long for a 70's 4001 or an 80's/early 90's 4003. Someone here bought a V63 TRC and shortened it and the results turned out very nice though.

I happen to have a V63 TRC right here with me. And a ruler! Mine measures exactly 6 5/8" from the tip to the G side corner.

Another problem with fitting the V63 TRC to a 4003/4001 headstock is the tuner placement. The RI TRC is fatter and tends to hit the tuner ferrules.

What did you want to put the V63 TRC on?

[ricmic]

Jeff, the truth is, I don't want to put the RI TRC on my 99 V63. I would rather have the short TRC as I don't care for the size of the RI on the later model head stock. I do. however want plexi. I'm just feeling around here, trying to get some options. Mark

[collin]

Bummer Mark, I just sold a vintage Plexi TRC (in the correct size!) on Ebay yesterday.......

[ricmic]

It's OK Collin, the bass is with Jingle_Jangle, and I am not at the point yet that will require action. I am heartened to hear that, when the time comes, I may enjoy some options. Thanks again. Mark

[rickaddict]

Jingle Jangle might be able to shorten yours for you Mark. A 70's TRC would require drilling at least 1 new hole in your headstock (for the screw at the tip).

And while I'm at it...My Jan '71 4001 TRC measures 6 1/8" from G side corner to tip,

and my July '73 4001 TRC measures 5 13/16" from G side corner to tip.

Both are the original plexi TRC's.

[collin]

Jingle Jangle might be able to shorten yours for you Mark. A 70's TRC would require drilling at least 1 new hole in your headstock (for the screw at the tip).

Ah, yes....good point. I totally forgot.

Along with different lengths come different screw hole placements (and the smaller TRCs don't cover up the old footprint).

[ricmic]

Ah but Collin, if anyone could pull off the cosmetics, PW could. Again, I'm just looking at some options. Thanks again everybody for the help. I'll keep you posted. Mark

[ricaddic]

I can see the thread title now:

"How long is yours?"

Ummm...let's not go there!!

My TRC was circumcized, I still to this day swear they took more than they left me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bge66]

The TRCs on my '67 4005WB and '73 4001 are both different lengths and both are shorter than the RI TRCs.

I have a plexi (not sure if it's RI or original - got it from a friendly luthier's part box) - too long for a 78 4001 and waaaay to much of a curve - would have to be trimmed to not sit on a tuner ferrel.

Anyone ever start a database of tracings so if someone, well, like me, needs to find one on ebay, he/she (he, in my case) can get one that fits without having to ship it back to Ric and shell out $50 bucks to get one that does?