Bakelite Rickenbacker/chrome plate

Paul Alcantara · Post by **Paul Alcantara** » 17 Apr 2011 5:14 am

The treble side chrome plate is missing on my Bakelite Rickenbacker. Does anyone have one of these for sale? Alternatively, do you have any suggestion as to who could make me a replica?

Paul Bostic · Post by **Paul Bostic** » 17 Apr 2011 8:14 am

There was a complete set of panda plates w/ pots and knobs sold on ebay last week for $76.00. The seller was Frontiersupplies out of Fullerton, CA. He had other panda parts he was offering as well. You might try contacting him through ebay. Good luck!

Paul Alcantara · Post by **Paul Alcantara** » 17 Apr 2011 9:30 am

Thanks. I have emailed Frontiersupplies. Keep the suggestions coming.

Paul Alcantara · Post by **Paul Alcantara** » 19 Apr 2011 12:41 am

Bob Stone · Post by **Bob Stone** » 20 Apr 2011 11:46 am

Hi Paul,

These pieces are made from sheet copper, then chrome plated. They are pretty easy to make, as the copper is soft and easy to form. You might check in with someone who does custom auto body work, makes hot rods, etc. They can use the bass side piece for a template; it's a mirror image of the treble side piece.

Or try it yourself...

Good luck,

Bob