Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

There are some people who visit this forum who make Ric parts ... I hope somebody will chime in ....

The black option had been an upcharge for a while, something like $75. I can understand not wanting to carry inventory for all those parts, but on the other hand, I prefer the black on some finishes.

Good luck locating a bridge!

Thanks, it appears I am going to need just that... a lot of "LUCK".
There is one out there, somewhere, with my name on it.
While right now I feel undermined and overwhelmed, I am sure the past 13 months hunting will pay off...someday.
TNX x 2

I just wish you could get the black pickguard, but keep all the other stuff as chrome. I always thought that would look sharp on a MG Ric.

I think you'll have trouble finding a bridge for the S/5 because of the tightness of the string spacing. I know of no other five that tight, so you're likely going to need to find one that's been removed from a S/5. The obvious question begs that if a bridge was removed, what was it replaced with?

You can get a bridge with spacing similar to that on the allparts web site ... but it looks nothing like the bridge .... anyway I found a basic metal plate 5 string bridge there that was about 1/8" wider ....

you will have to find one from somebody's spare parts bin, or from a dismantled bass or have one made that will fit the ric tail piece.

Jeff said "...or have one made that will fit the ric tail piece."

That's what I would do. A decent machinist can do that easily.

Thanks for all the idea's and suggestions, I'll persue this trek down that avenue. Meanwhile, do keep me in mind if you hear of one...Please!
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