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Post by davey on Feb 20, 2020 16:23:23 GMT
Does anybody know a source of Gretsch Reso spares in the UK ? The tailpieces apparently break fairly often as mine has done. As an alternative, I'd buy a cheap old tailpiece of a similar design anybody has. Thanks, David
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celtic
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Post by celtic on Feb 20, 2020 18:02:36 GMT
I've seen a couple on Ebay in the last few days.
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Post by davey on Feb 20, 2020 20:09:26 GMT
Nothing there at present. It has to be shortish and a trapeze type to fit. I"m sure those old plywood guitars used to have them. I don't mind a bit of rust.
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Post by slide496 on Feb 21, 2020 2:00:03 GMT
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Post by davey on Feb 21, 2020 9:53:24 GMT
Thanks Harriet.
With shipping and duty that quickly becomes $60 and takes a month to get here. I'll keep that as a last resort ! Best wishes, Davey
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Post by Michael Messer on Feb 21, 2020 10:52:01 GMT
Davey, try contacting a UK Gretsch dealer and ask if they can order you a tailpiece from the distributor. There must be spares in the UK, it would be crazy not to have them here.
Shine On Michael
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Post by davey on Feb 21, 2020 11:10:27 GMT
Hi Michael,
unfortunately Gretsch seem to be distributed by Fender so I fear the worst. I'll see if my repair man can get some sense out of them.
Cheers, DT
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Post by Michael Messer on Feb 21, 2020 11:13:51 GMT
Davey, I will see what I can do for you.
Shine On Michael.
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Post by Michael Messer on Feb 21, 2020 11:28:35 GMT
I just spoke to my manufacturer in China and they are not able to supply me with one of those tailpieces.
I tried!
Shine On Michael
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Post by davey on Feb 21, 2020 11:33:22 GMT
Thanks Michael, much appreciated.
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Post by Michael Messer on Feb 21, 2020 14:09:08 GMT
Davey, I am waiting to hear from a friend that knows the distributor, Regent Sounds AKA Fender, about whether they can send us one over.
Shine On Michael
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Post by Michael Messer on Feb 21, 2020 14:13:49 GMT
Davey, It is no problem to get you a replacement tailpiece. Regent Sounds can order one for you at approximately £25.00 including shipping. Let me know ASAP if you want to go ahead. I'll pay it out and you can settle up with me.
Shine On Michael
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Post by davey on Feb 21, 2020 15:25:32 GMT
Michael, I'd appreciate that very much, please go ahead. The metalwork on my guitar is satin finish. Thanks, David.
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Post by Michael Messer on Feb 21, 2020 15:27:57 GMT
Okay Davey, I'll message them now. I think they are getting one sent from China. I'm amazed they don't carry spares over here.
We got one!
Shine On Michael
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Post by davey on Feb 21, 2020 15:44:51 GMT
Hooray ! Due to it's small size and comfy neck it was always the first one I picked up. I bought it second hand as my Pub Guitar & it's been very useful. The tailpiece broke while it was in it's case and I was on Holiday so it's a mystery.
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