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Modded 12-string R tailpiece?
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2014 2:51 am
by ilan
A friend of mine has asked me what to do with his 330/12 broken R tailpiece. Before he orders a new one from RIC, I told him I vaguely remember that someone makes or used to make or mod 12-string R tailpieces that were easier to restring. Can someone please direct me?
Re: Modded 12-string R tailpiece?
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2014 3:00 am
by scotty
Re: Modded 12-string R tailpiece?
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2014 2:52 am
by ilan
Thanks.
Re: Modded 12-string R tailpiece?
Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2014 9:33 am
by Folkie
Ilan,
About six months ago, I had the exact same problem ("exploding tailpiece") as your friend. A very high profile member of the RRF sent me a link to Winfield Vintage. For $75.00 I was able to replace my black "R" tailpiece with a WV black harp tailpiece, which makes for MUCH easier restringing, and is made of sturdy stainless steel. And, of course, I didn't have to go through the whole hassle of mailing my "R" tailpiece back to Rickenbacker.
The people at Winfield Vintage are a pleasure to deal with. I wish your friend much luck in resurrecting his 330/12!
Robert
Re: Modded 12-string R tailpiece?
Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2014 9:50 am
by ilan
He has a spare 6-string R tailpiece. Is there a way to modify it to accept 12 strings?
Re: Modded 12-string R tailpiece?
Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2014 1:06 pm
by scotty
Just buy a trapeze and don't screw in the holes the strap button will do.
Then if a R comes along he can swap it back out without any new holes.
Re: Modded 12-string R tailpiece?
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 2:40 pm
by jdogric12
+1 to recommend Winfield Vintage
Re: Modded 12-string R tailpiece?
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 6:13 pm
by Grey
scotty wrote:Just buy a trapeze and don't screw in the holes the strap button will do.
Then if a R comes along he can swap it back out without any new holes.
That's what I do, but Winfield actually makes a conversion bracket that matches the mounting holes on the 'R' to the trapeze.