Those repro Plexi TRCs

Started by ilan, April 14, 2021, 01:40:59 AM

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ilan

April 14, 2021, 01:40:59 AM
They're on eBay, they come in white, black and gold, they're not Ric, and unlike counterfeit raised letter TRCs they don't look bad. So I ordered one just out of curiosity to compare with the real vintage Plexi in my spare parts drawer and see if the $250+ vintage part is any better than a new $60 one. I'll update when it arrives.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_nkw=plexiglass+Vintage+style+truss+rod+cover+Rickenbacker



morrow

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April 14, 2021, 06:25:21 AM
It's hard to understand how a small piece of plastic could acquire such value .
But I'm curious to hear what your opinion will be .

ilan

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April 14, 2021, 07:25:10 AM

gearHed289

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April 14, 2021, 08:29:44 AM
Looking forward to your report. I've been thinking about a black one while the getting is good. Though I've also been thinking of making something custom on the laser I have at work.  8)

ilan

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April 14, 2021, 11:38:44 AM
Quote from: morrow on April 14, 2021, 08:34:57 AM
Madness .

You think? Here are some sold items. Prices actually paid.

$520 for a numbered 1979 Ric jack plate
https://www.ebay.com/itm/174711756497

$1,800 paid for a refinished/routed Tele body, allegedly '67 no proof that I can see to support this claim
https://www.ebay.com/itm/124649030681

$1,900 for a 1984 Jazz NECK
https://www.ebay.com/itm/174724353365

$400 paid for a Plexi TRC for Ric 12 string headstock + guards
https://www.ebay.com/itm/174597837077



Dave W

#6
April 15, 2021, 01:33:52 AM
I still have two 60s Fender neck shims (Strat-sized). Yours for only $400 each, shipping not included.

ilan

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April 25, 2021, 04:24:51 AM Last Edit: April 28, 2021, 06:47:08 AM by ilan
Above - early 70s, below - fake. Scroll down to my post showing a '67 TRC.

Dave W

#8
April 26, 2021, 12:37:35 AM
Still reasonably close.

gearHed289

#9
April 26, 2021, 08:37:34 AM
That looks pretty good.

ilan

#10
April 28, 2021, 06:39:40 AM Last Edit: April 28, 2021, 06:50:49 AM by ilan
This is a '67 TRC for sale on eBay. Looks like the replica is very close. With a gentle relic'ing they would be almost indistinguishable.

uwe

#11
April 28, 2021, 06:54:32 PM
How does it affect sound? Can you play heavy metal with it?
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Dave W

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April 28, 2021, 11:18:50 PM
Quote from: uwe on April 28, 2021, 06:54:32 PM
How does it affect sound? Can you play heavy metal with it?

Have you been reading Talkbass?

gearHed289

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April 29, 2021, 12:17:48 PM
Quote from: uwe on April 28, 2021, 06:54:32 PM
How does it affect sound? Can you play heavy metal with it?
Quote from: Dave W on April 28, 2021, 11:18:50 PM
Have you been reading Talkbass?

;D ;D ;D

Alanko

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April 30, 2021, 11:40:44 AM
Quote from: morrow on April 14, 2021, 06:25:21 AM
It's hard to understand how a small piece of plastic could acquire such value .

Pure scarcity value. Rickenbacker themselves have a like-for-like policy on broken TRCs. They are also the one bit of the instrument that says 'Rickenbacker', so can be used to verify your instrument or dress up a copy.

I have a Chinese 3D TRC on my 4003 bass. The original pickguard was damaged by the previous owner, so I bought a Chinese repro unit.
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