Anyone have a spare 4003 nameplate?

phlemmy · Post by **phlemmy** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 3:46 pm

that says model 4003 on it and would like to part with it?

jps · Post by **jps** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 4:04 pm

Why dont you exchange it for a vintage TRC, that would look GREAT with the Jetglo!

This TRC is a real vintage one, the one on the 4004Cii headstock is what you would get.

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 4:10 pm

There are always a few on Ebay, it seems. They don't always have model numbers on them though.

Here is a lovely vintage style one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=41439&item=7306221485&rd=1

jps · Post by **jps** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 5:06 pm

You can do an exchange with RIC for a LOT less $$$

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 5:30 pm

What do they charge for an exchange? I have never looked into that.

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 6:00 pm

Jeff, are those Hipshot Ultralite tuners?

Ted, the exchange is free with a valid TRC.

jps · Post by **jps** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 6:15 pm

Yes they are Hipshot Ultralites, great tuners as if you guys don't know that already!

The exchange is not free. IIRC, I paid $25.00 plus a small shipping charge. Still a lot cheaper than the ebay one. I've done it twice now, and it is worth it, as the vintage TRC makes any RIC look fantastic. And I might add proper, too.

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 6:24 pm

I think I sent mine in and got a new one for the shipping cost...hmmm...I did order new plastic with it, so I might be mixed up there. If there is a charge, it's a small one, and worth every penny.

marty · Post by **marty** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 10:29 pm

Out of interest what TRC's are available via exchange.....are the plexiglass ones only available as vintage style which I believe are a bit longer than the current ones or can you get a plexiglass TRC the same size as the current raised leter one?

phlemmy · Post by **phlemmy** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 2:26 am

what does TRC mean?

incubus2432 · Post by **incubus2432** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 2:41 am

truss rod cover

henny · Post by **henny** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 2:52 am

Oh no it doesn't!

Yeah, does really.

I'm in a pantomimic mood.

jps · Post by **jps** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 3:11 am

Vintage style TRCs only come in one length these days. They are 6 11/16" long. The real vintage TRCs did vary in length, the one on my '67 4005WB is 6 3/16" , and the one on my '73 4001 is 5 3/4" long.

jaymi · Post by **jaymi** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 3:46 am

Ric charges $25.00 to do the exchange and you have to send the old one back.

phlemmy · Post by **phlemmy** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 4:17 am

ah...truss rod cover was too simple for me to figure out. hahaha. thanks guys.

i have gotten conflicting answers on the "model 4003" thing. some say all the early 4003's had it on the TRC and some say it varied. Maybe I'll just leave well enough alone on the 80 that I have coming in.