Greg Curtis Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Hey guys I don't know if this is the right place to post this but I'm looking for this truss rod cover to make a Lennon look alike. Anybody have one they'll sell or know where else I might find one. I'm watching ebay but no luck yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchie1281734003 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Do you mean the two screw version like on the 60`s Kalamazoo guitars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkEpTiKaL Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I think he means this TRC, he's asking if it's available anywhere. (While you're right about the two screws, I think he wants the big E on his TRC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Curtis Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 Yeah the picture is the truss rod cover I want but my Casino Elitist has a 3 hole cover on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I got mine (2-hole "E") TRC from Gibson. Just gave them the serial number of my Casino, and told them I wanted the vintage style "E" cover, and they sent me one. It was some time ago, but you could try that... I would guess, they have 3 hole versions, too. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Curtis Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 Thanks Charlie, that may be the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Thanks Charlie' date=' that may be the way to go.[/quote'] You're welcome...good luck! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchie1281734003 Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Did Gibson charge you for it Charlie,only on ebay they are asking hundreds of Dollars for 60`s two screw originals!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 No, mine was a "feebie," back then...but this was in the late '70's...maybe 1980..at the latest, when I had my '66 Casino "restored." It was years before the "Vintage Craze," too... They (Gibson/Epiphone) have to be making them, though, as the Lennon Casino's both have the (2-hole) TRC's. I think the ones on E-bay are "original" '60's vintage ones. Gibson would at best give/sell you one that's a "reissue." So, it shouldn't be that expensive....we can hope, anyway. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 So, Greg...what did you find out, if anything? Have you called Gibson, yet? CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I just talked to Gibson CS. They don't have "Lennon" "E" truss rod covers, for sale...I.E. No spares. Suggested I check on E-bay, Craigslist, or "Vintage Parts" dealers. I found a place ("Greatdealz1965") in Kalamazoo, MI. that is selling "the last of their stock," of Epiphone truss rod covers (appears to be 3 hole), without the "E." You could make a pattern, take it to a trophy engraver, and have the "E" imbossed, and then painted white. You could get some of that same kind of material, from Stew Mac, make the truss rod cover, with 2 holes, if that's what you need, and then take that to the engraver. Sorry...That's about all I can suggest, at this point. Good luck, Greg! I was hoping, myself, that Gibson/Epiphone had them, so I could get an "Extra" one...in case something happens to mine. ;>b CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Curtis Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 I emailed Gibson Charlie and got an answer back with a P/N EPTC-101 and they suggested I try some Gibson shops they listed to see if they had it. They didn't so I emailed 2 of them, stew-mac and wdmusic to find out if they could get one for me. I'll let you know what they say when I get an answer from them. I found a place on ebay that was selling blank 3 hole covers in packs of 4 so I bought a pack and thern and I'll see if an engraving shop can do the artwork on them if I bring them a picture of what I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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