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Bakelite Rickenbacker/chrome plate
Posted: 17 Apr 2011 5:14 am
by Paul Alcantara
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?
Posted: 17 Apr 2011 8:14 am
by Paul Bostic
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!
Posted: 17 Apr 2011 9:30 am
by Paul Alcantara
Thanks. I have emailed Frontiersupplies. Keep the suggestions coming.
Posted: 19 Apr 2011 12:41 am
by Paul Alcantara
Bump
Posted: 20 Apr 2011 11:46 am
by Bob Stone
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