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Case Handle Recs?
Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2017 1:11 pm
by abluesky
Good morning,
Curious if anyone has any recommendations on a replacement (rigid) handle for older Ric cases? I'm having a hard time trying to locate one to fit with the horizontal mounts.
Thank you,
Chris
Re: Case Handle Recs?
Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2017 2:06 pm
by jps
Re: Case Handle Recs?
Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2017 2:21 pm
by abluesky
Thank you!
Re: Case Handle Recs?
Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2017 5:15 pm
by jps
This place was recommended a few times over the years by Joh Hall when others were on a similar quest as you. Hopefully, you will find what you need.
I have the original black Tolex case with the form fit interior from my March '73 4001 that had a cheap replacement handle on it that was barely functional as the leather ends were all dried and cracked. It broke while I was packing it up in a shipping box, so I got 1" nylon webbing and cinch buckles to create a very strong, if not elegant, handle so serve the case. I am going to put it up for sale as I no longer need it and I know folks look for the form fit one for their old 4001s.
Re: Case Handle Recs?
Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2017 10:31 am
by gtburge1
G AND G Quality Case Co.
That's who makes the Vintage Cases for Rickenbacker and Fender.