DJ-Wood Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 Hello, I own a Rickenbacker 4003, which is a standard black finish with white scratchplate/pick guard. I would really like to change the scratchplate to a black finish. Also, I would like an inverse version of the trussrod cover - so instead of the black 'Rickenbacker' logo against a white cover, I would like white logo against black. I would ideally like to purchase these as seperate parts rather than modifying the existing parts - does anyone know if these parts are available? I live in London. best regards, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudcat Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 You will probably have to special order these, but I would contact Rickenbacker directly first. Here is their e-mail address: sales@rickenbacker.com Mudcat's music on Soundclick "Work hard. Rock hard. Eat hard. Sleep hard. Grow big. Wear glasses if you need 'em."-The Webb Wilder Credo- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lug Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 try these guys: http://pickguards.us/ You can stop now -jeremyc STOP QUOTING EVERY THING I SAY!!! -Bass_god_offspring lug, you should add that statement to you signature.-Tenstrum I'm not sure any argument can top lug's. - Sweet Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ-Wood Posted December 3, 2004 Author Share Posted December 3, 2004 Thankyou! Apparently, Rickenbacker themselves will not sell a new trussrod cover without trading in the old one, as it bears the 'Rickenbacker' logo and they are concerned about fraud! This is quite annoying ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcr Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 It's also quite standard. Perhaps the thing to do is visit the Rickenbacker Registration Page . There is an amazing pool of knowledge & other resources there. Finding a custom pickguard should be easy. Most aftermarket makers have Ric pickguards available for every model in any pattern or color you like. Nameplates? That's a different story. It could be a search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc taz Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 Originally posted by DJ-Wood: Thankyou! Apparently, Rickenbacker themselves will not sell a new trussrod cover without trading in the old one, as it bears the 'Rickenbacker' logo and they are concerned about fraud! This is quite annoying ...They've been to court quite a few times about this problem. In that case, I don't blame them in asking for your old trussrod cover back. Remember, these guys don't have the wide reach of the Fenders and Gibsons, and therefore have higher stakes when involved in a fraud case. At least, I think that's the situation for Rickenbacker, anyhow. sevenstring.org profile my flickr page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcr Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 Likewise, I believe Music Man won't sell any parts, either, unless you send them the instrument so they can change them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Eldon Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 If you don't care about getting one used, they're pretty easy to find. For a while, years ago, Rickenbacker allowed you to order them as an aftermarket add-on, so a lot of people have them, and some are looking to sell them. Try eBay. http://www.purevolume.com/seaneldon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banta Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 You can purchase a new TRC from Rickenbacker cheaper than you can buy one on ebay. But you have to send them your present TRC in exchange. Go ahead and buy a black pickguard from them while you're at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Eldon Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 black 4003 pickguard? 35 bucks. here you go. http://www.brunnet.net/rickresource/discus/messages/654/32403.html?1102190834 if you want that one, email him as soon as you can. http://www.purevolume.com/seaneldon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Eldon Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 bump, just so you can see this/buy this. http://www.purevolume.com/seaneldon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ-Wood Posted December 6, 2004 Author Share Posted December 6, 2004 Hello again, Thank you all very much, especially to those of you who PM'd me, I appreciate your help. I managed to find someone very local to me who can supply the scratchplate, and I had an email from Rickenbacker suggesting that I contact their uk distributor re: the TRC - so hopefully, a gleaming all-black 4003 will soon be my reward! Thanks again everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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