Help with Rickenbacher Model S - Tuner

David Hayes · Post by **David Hayes** » 19 Mar 2012 11:14 pm

I just got a model S grey burst with black pickup.

One tuner peg is broken off so I need to replace the three tuner strip. Since it is metal I need to match to screw holes - has anyone done this so they can recommend a particular brand that lines up?

I found some where the holes line up but the string posts are too large - the diameter of the posts for this one are 5.56mm or .218 inches so the 1/4 posts won't work.

Does anyone know of a brand that makes such tuners (new or vintage)? I checked Stew-Mac and could not find them there.

Any help appreciated.

James Hartman · Post by **James Hartman** » 20 Mar 2012 4:30 am

Stew-Mac probably has the largest selection of "vintage style" tuners, but there are some other online suppliers I'd try: Allparts, WD Music Products.

If there are any older Mom & Pop music stores in your vicinity, take the strip along and ask their repair tech to check his junk drawer for one that matches - offer them a few $$ for their time so they don't feel imposed upon. Older stores I worked for in the '80s and '90s typically had hundreds of discarded tuners collected over decades of repairs.

Ron Simpson · Post by **Ron Simpson** » 20 Mar 2012 1:22 pm

Hi David,

I believe I have what you need. Picture 1 shows the string post just a bit smaller than 1/4". Photos 2 and three show front and back views respectively. I'll be happy to pop them in the mail for a worthy cause.

Ron Simpson

David Hayes · Post by **David Hayes** » 20 Mar 2012 7:08 pm

Eureka! that is exactly what I need - you are a life saver. PM inbound.

Ron Simpson · Post by **Ron Simpson** » 21 Mar 2012 3:23 am

PM received. I'll get them mailed out to you.

Ron

Ron Simpson · Post by **Ron Simpson** » 21 Mar 2012 7:20 am

They are on the way.