MADE IN THE USA
from RetroGuitarParts vintage guitars + parts. "Archtop and Jazz Specialist"
NOS Black Bruce handle with nickel hardware.
Two options for installation! See details below....
Comes unassembled.....the offset mounting plates can be turned (reversed) a number of different ways to follow the unique curves of a form-fit guitar case or drum case. Compare the placement of the brackets in pics 1 through 4 ...you can follow different types of contours.
The handle portion is a new-old-stock black "Bruce Company" handle, MADE IN THE USA. Comes with vintage nickel "OFFSET" hardware...which can fit a variety of hard-to-fit contours as found on drum cases and form-fit guitar cases.
Bruce made a variety of handles that were used on Gibson cases in the 70s and 80s. This replacement handle set with OFFSET nickel chrome hardware can follow the rounded contours of a guitar or drum case. Can be used on any application where you have difficult angles to work with.
Durable handle with classic nickel mounting hardware looks great on tweed, black, gray, tan.
Includes 5/8ths rivets (install with normal hand tools). If you need a different size rivet you can email or call and get a different size.
The handle measures 4.25 inches from center of leg to center
of leg.
Great quality, and now with two ways to install:
1. Use the hardware shown by mounting the two axles through the mounting plates, then install the completed handle using the 4 rivets...or...
2. Use your pre-exisiting case hardware and simply install the raw handle using the two axles. This keeps your case original. (Your original case hardware should be similar in appearance to that shown here, in order for the axles to fit correctly. These are "spinning" axles as oppose to being the non-spping or "fixed' type).
If you need help...send me a pic of your case!
Shop Talk - to install the axles, slide the axle through the
handle and case hardware so that the open end of the axle points to the inside
of the handle. Then, use a small hammer to "ball pien" the open axle
end, creating a burr which locks the axle and handle in place. This is the same
process used at the factory and it will have a factory appearance. Works great! (TIP: place a counter-weight or another
hammer agianst the opposite end of the axle that you are tapping...this will
make your hammer taps more meaningful).
* A standard size rivet is included. If you know the
specific length rivet you need you should email that BEFORE paying. If you need
a different size rivet AFTER you receive the handle they can be provided at an
additional charge which covers our cost....we want to help you get your case
back on the road!
Shipping to usa FIRST CLASS 5.50
Handle with Hardware plates with axles....handle arrives to you unassembled so you can install as you need.....
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