Tuner Bushings

[SamBailler]

I've been looking for a while now, and can't get hold of a single tuner bushing for a Sept '97 4003.

Who actually made the tuners then (Schaller, Grover??) and are they the same or similar to today's models? I can't seem to find any bushing spares available anywhere (on the internet) for these dimensions:

9mm inside diameter
12mm outside diameter
7.5mm depth
17mm diameter outer top lip

Push-fit, Chrome finish.

If I bought a complete replacement tuner, would there be a market for someone wanting a bushing-less tuner assembly?

[rickaddict]

I've been looking for a while now, and can't get hold of a single tuner bushing for a Sept '97 4003.

Who actually made the tuners then (Schaller, Grover??) and are they the same or similar to today's models?

Schaller, and Yes they are the same as those used today.

If I bought a complete replacement tuner, would there be a market for someone wanting a bushing-less tuner assembly?

Probably.

I'd try calling RIC customer service. Kenny might be able to help.

[SamBailler]

I'd try calling RIC customer service. Kenny might be able to help.

Ah, but I'm afraid Ric Customer Service are a long way away from us poor UK dwellers. I won't trouble them (they are probably a bit busy fighting against a backlog of orders).

Thanks for the Schaller info, I am checking their (German) website.... it looks like they refer to the part as a 'Gegenlager' or 'Thrust Bearing'...

[SamBailler]

Nice detailed website. I have dropped them a message enquiring about Rickenbacker bass 'Thrust Bearings' as they only seem to show the types that fit just about everything else.. not the Rickenbacker dimensions.

[rickaddict]

Cool! I hope you are successful.

[SamBailler]

Being Scottish, I was never likely to be cheering England on too much in the World Cup, even less so the Germans, but Come On Deutschland!!

Received an email from Schaller requesting a photo and dimensions of the bushing in question, couple of days later another email requesting my address and now there's a replacement bushing in the post from Germany to the UK - free of charge.

As you would expect, extremely efficient service from Schaller - great guys.

[rickaddict]

Excellent! I hope they fit!

[SamBailler]

...and 4 days later a small packet arrives, thrust bearing, Schaller sticker and a packet of assorted Schaller plectrums.

And it is the very one, the exact bushing for a Rickenbacker, perfect fit.

Great guys.

Vielen Danke Schaller.

[rickaddict]

Cool!

And nice to know.