Larrydata Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Hi Folks, I'm doing some Lennon-style work on my Epi Casino and would like to get a vintage-style 2-screw hole truss rod cover. I would love to buy one from Epiphone, but I've heard that they don't sell them as parts. Does anyone make reproductions? My current cover has three holes and it just doesn't look right. Vintage ones are quite pricey. Any help is appreciated. Thanks! Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorgle Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Hi Folks, I'm doing some Lennon-style work on my Epi Casino and would like to get a vintage-style 2-screw hole truss rod cover. I would love to buy one from Epiphone, but I've heard that they don't sell them as parts. Does anyone make reproductions? My current cover has three holes and it just doesn't look right. Vintage ones are quite pricey. Any help is appreciated. Thanks! Larry If your Casino is built like most epiphones, the cavity below the truss rod cover likely extends all the way to the back of the nut so there's no wood to screw the lower cover screw into. Also, a two-hole cover won't completely cover up the cavity. I suppose it would be easy enough to glue in some wood to make it work but your truss rod adjustment would be buried in the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 You might be able to custom order an Epi two-hole TRC from someone who makes aftermarket pickguards & TRCs, such as Terrapin Guitars. Typically for such orders, you need to provide the exact dimensions. Personally, I have not seen anyone from common outlets, such as E-bay or Reverb, selling a two-hole cover on a regular basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
212West Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Hi Folks, I'm doing some Lennon-style work on my Epi Casino and would like to get a vintage-style 2-screw hole truss rod cover. I would love to buy one from Epiphone, but I've heard that they don't sell them as parts. Does anyone make reproductions? My current cover has three holes and it just doesn't look right. Vintage ones are quite pricey. Any help is appreciated. Thanks! Larry Frets On The Net https://www.fretsonthenet.com/Engraving/customengraving.htm Dave can make about anything you need and many selections to choose from. I recommend them highly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larrydata Posted April 24, 2019 Author Share Posted April 24, 2019 Thank you folks....you have been very helpful. Much appreciated. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorgle Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Just curious, did you take off your three hole cover and verify that the two hole version will work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Just curious, did you take off your three hole cover and verify that the two hole version will work? Even if no wood is present directly above the channel at the nut, I've seen examples where the owner secured the TRC by the top screw only, and then put a short screw with a clip on the bottom that did not mount to anything (to complete the visual effect). If the flat base of the TRC rests evenly against the nut, the top screw will be sufficient to hold it in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 It doesn't look right?? Man, you obviously pay way more attention to the trc the than I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larrydata Posted April 25, 2019 Author Share Posted April 25, 2019 It doesn't look right?? Man, you obviously pay way more attention to the trc the than I do. I’m trying to match Lennon’s Casino, mostly for fun. The TR cover is one of the simple things you can do. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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