C64.......perhaps my dumbest question ever!

[incubus2432]

I know this is just silly but I am contemplating making a move on the MID C64 in the classified section. I am not a fan of the reverse headstock but after pondering what bugs me about it I've come to the conclusion that it's the TRC that doesn't work for me......the flipped cresting wave I can happily live with. So here comes the doozy.......anyone know if a "normal" down firing TRC will clear the tuning pegs? I never even thought of it before but one of the pics for the eBay auction has a close up of the headstock and it looks like it may clear.

[BobHyde]

Funny, I had never thought of doing that! Personally, I am not fond of the reverse headstock, but maybe it is the TRC?? If this works out for you, please post some picks!!

[incubus2432]

Actually after studying that pic again I'm not so sure it will clear BUT perhaps a slightly modified TRC would do the trick. Maybe a slightly smaller non-vintage style. I'll have to take out my TRC collection and use my LK to test fit tomorrow. Hmmmmmm.......

[godber]

Here's one discussed like it Brian...factory produced too.

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=392441&p=588557&hil ... rc#p588557

[ken_j]

It appears that if you swap it the one screw hole in the wood would remain exposed.

[RIC_FACTORY]

It fits between the tuners no problem. However, the hole for the tip of the TRC would be exposed (so good thing it is a MID).

[incubus2432]

This is the pic from the above link......me likey!

Thanks for the info on the exposed screw hole I wasn't sure if it would cover or not. I guess I'll have to factor in a professional touch-up then. Hmmmmm......L

[woodyng]

not at all a dumb question,after seeing examples of Upside-down headstocks with the 'normal" trc's,that is the way i would want to go!

[Kopfjaeger]

not at all a dumb question,after seeing examples of Upside-down headstocks with the 'normal" trc's,that is the way i would want to go!

Me too!

Sepp

[BobHyde]

not at all a dumb question,after seeing examples of Upside-down headstocks with the 'normal" trc's,that is the way i would want to go!

Me too!

Sepp

Me three!

[johnallg]

Thanks for the info on the exposed screw hole I wasn't sure if it would cover or not. I guess I'll have to factor in a professional touch-up then. Hmmmmm......L

A little wood putty, a little blue nail polish from Walgreens.......