The odd things like volume nobs, pickup switches, truss rod covers etc.
Im trying not to have to import stuff.
Im trying not to have to import stuff.
Where can I buy genuine guitar bits
For what guitars?stu wrote: The odd things like volume nobs, pickup switches, truss rod covers etc.
Im trying not to have to import stuff.
Music Connection have a selection of Gibson and Fender parts. Try them. Try some other shops.
cancel that, they don't provide genuine parts,,
Both Fender and Gibson. Thanks. Ill send them an email.X-rated Bob wrote:For what guitars?stu wrote: The odd things like volume nobs, pickup switches, truss rod covers etc.
Im trying not to have to import stuff.
Music Connection have a selection of Gibson and Fender parts. Try them. Try some other shops.
unless you want to pay through your arse, some things are just cheaper to import!
Like pickguards for example... R800 for an "original" fender pg.
you will pay less importing it! shipping, duties and all!
Like pickguards for example... R800 for an "original" fender pg.
you will pay less importing it! shipping, duties and all!
Norm, can you recommend somewhere to buy stuff in the USA?
http://www.darrenriley.com/main.html
Really fast service, reliable shipping and a good range of products.
I used to be a fan of Takealot as well, but they have gone backwards in leaps and bounds. Everything seems to be out of stock from them and their prices aren't so hot anymore either.
Really fast service, reliable shipping and a good range of products.
I used to be a fan of Takealot as well, but they have gone backwards in leaps and bounds. Everything seems to be out of stock from them and their prices aren't so hot anymore either.
those are good prices!!
and the most stock i have seen on a website!
and the most stock i have seen on a website!
there are a few other places though, you just need to know what you're looking for!
if you can get all your stuff at one time when importing though, it'll save you tons!
if you can get all your stuff at one time when importing though, it'll save you tons!
I'm not Norm, but in my experience, the best sources for OEM are:stu wrote: Norm, can you recommend somewhere to buy stuff in the USA?
Acme Guitarworks: www.acmeguitarworks.com
RS Guitarworks: http://www.rsguitarworks.net/rsstore/
Also look at my link list for a range of suppliers: http://www.guitarforum.co.za/guitar-sites/alan%27s-guitar-effect-and-amp-building-link-list/ - quite few parts suppliers there.
Oh yeah...
I use Guitar Nucleus (http://guitarnucleus.com/) for a lot of parts and pieces. Particularly for electrical things like Switchcraft, CTS, CRL and Oak Grigsby at very good prices (which is what you get if you buy the OEM branded stuff or DiMarzio, etc.). They have the cheap stuff too (and a few unique bits like sheets of copper foil big enough for a Strat pickguard), so you need to know what you are looking for to pick out the good stuff.
I use Guitar Nucleus (http://guitarnucleus.com/) for a lot of parts and pieces. Particularly for electrical things like Switchcraft, CTS, CRL and Oak Grigsby at very good prices (which is what you get if you buy the OEM branded stuff or DiMarzio, etc.). They have the cheap stuff too (and a few unique bits like sheets of copper foil big enough for a Strat pickguard), so you need to know what you are looking for to pick out the good stuff.