jazzband Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 My son has a beautiful "Fairlane" green Casino he has been playing in his school's jazz band. But, it's lost the pickup switch cover. We tried using a Gibson replacement, but the switch shaft has fine threading that doesn't match. Can you get exact replacments, or do you just glue it on or something?? Thanks, tone-def dad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyelcrrt1281733995 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Are you talking about the rythym/treble cover? Try this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Flick Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 My son has a beautiful "Fairlane" green Casino he has been playing in his school's jazz band. But' date=' it's lost the pickup switch cover. We tried using a Gibson replacement, but the switch shaft has fine threading that doesn't match. Can you get exact replacments, or do you just glue it on or something?? Thanks, tone-def dad[/quote'] You're looking for the little plastic tip, right??? Epi uses metric threads, Gibson USA. I should have one lying around, email me your address and I'll be happy to send you one. Do you prefer black or white??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Willy Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Hey Jerrymac, Ya Know... it's people like you that give this forum a good name. Don't worry I won't tell anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layboomo Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 I have a black Epi switch tip cover that you are welcome to as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 I e-mailed Gibson to ask if I could buy a replacement for my Casino, but they just told me to go to AllParts or... somewhere else. I forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layboomo Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 I e-mailed Gibson to ask if I could buy a replacement for my Casino' date=' but they just told me to go to AllParts or... somewhere else. I forget.[/quote'] Well if the other guy takes jerry up on his offer and you need a black one it's yours. Email me layboomo@charter.net with your address and I'll send it to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I think I've got a cream tip.. maybe a black, one too.. metric! just pm me TWANG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzband Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 Thanks all. Thanks Jerry! I've taken him up on his offer, so by all means, trade those tips!-) tone-def dad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostindesert Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Here in Holland we can buy guitarparts in mm's(metric) or inches(USA). Not so in the USA or UK ? Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layboomo Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Mine's gone too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daneman Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Anybody have a spare Gibson switch tip? Color doesn't matter. The Epiphone ones won't work. I keep forgetting about it but you guys reminded me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alrie Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Lay, Thanks for the tip and switch. Alrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Flick Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Anybody have a spare Gibson switch tip? Color doesn't matter. The Epiphone ones won't work. I keep forgetting about it but you guys reminded me. I have some extra white ones (USA). if you need one just email me your address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daneman Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Ok jerrymac. I emailed you my address.Thanks and let me know if you need a few bucks for it or whatever!!! Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alrie Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Thanks to Layboomo i have a new switch tip for my casino. I need advice on removing old one from switch. I know it is threaded but it will not turn. I do not want to destroy the switch. Any advice. Alrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alrie Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 No advice? Thanks Alrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 I bought a switchcraft switch with 3 tips for about $12 at GC. Haven't installed it yet, but that seems like a good deal considering it had cream, black and white tips included. I've seen them marked up to $19 at other stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daneman Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Thanks to jerrymac for sending me switch tips to fit a gibson!!!!!The guitar looks slightly less naked now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaschmitty Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Hi I am new here and have come looking for the same answer. Does anyone know where to buy these Epiphone tips? My son bought an SG Special at a pawn shop and it was missing the tip and volume/tone knobs. We replaced the knobs at the local GC, but they only had the Gibson tip, as did the only other 2 stores in the area. And I drove 30 miles to get to one when they said they had what I was looking for! Anyway, I spent 2 hours online looking for these and this is the first place that at least has solved the mystery. So - does anyone have one (black) to sell or anyone know how I can order some? thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1999nbmZ1281734025 Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I remember somebody suggesting to wrap the threads with a few layers of teflon tape, and screw the new tip on. If that doesn't work, you could always use some 2-part epoxy. Drop a small amount inside of the tip, drop it on the switch, clean any extra that comes out, and leave it for a day. This isn't a sensitive part of the guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Sometimes it's just easier on an Epi to replace the switch and get new tips with it. Then you can use the Gibson parts sold at stores to replace them in the future (provided you get one with SAE threads). This assumes that you have some level of soldering skill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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