Is that a vintage toggle tip

For help with setups and other technical issues.
Post Reply
User avatar
2fLAz
PAT. # 2.972.923
PAT. # 2.972.923
Posts: 2780
Joined: Tue Jan 03, 2012 7:29 am
Location: France

Is that a vintage toggle tip

Post by 2fLAz » Thu Jul 24, 2014 10:07 am

Hey guys

A mate gave me a toggle tip the other day. He works in a music shop and they have been gathering parts
when a customer was willing to change some parts and they were doing it on there behalf.
The tip is not made of plastic like RI ones, it is more translucent, feel a bit like glass when it falls
on the floor, light can 'go through', and it has aged sort of amber.
It is also thicker than the actual toggle tips.

More than words, here are some pics:

Image
Image
Image

Let me know your thoughts as we're trying to define if this is a vintage one.
Cheers
Fabz
Top
User avatar
saxjag
PAT. # 2.972.923
PAT. # 2.972.923
Posts: 2124
Joined: Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:11 pm
Location: Portland/or, USA

Re: Is that a vintage toggle tip

Post by saxjag » Thu Jul 24, 2014 3:22 pm

I expect to see it on eBay soon with a BIN price of $129.99, or the equivalent in francs.
Top
User avatar
2fLAz
PAT. # 2.972.923
PAT. # 2.972.923
Posts: 2780
Joined: Tue Jan 03, 2012 7:29 am
Location: France

Re: Is that a vintage toggle tip

Post by 2fLAz » Thu Jul 24, 2014 9:44 pm

saxjag wrote:I expect to see it on eBay soon with a BIN price of $129.99, or the equivalent in francs.
WOW
Well if you were to know me or read what I post, I am not like that. It's just pure curiosity because this has supposedly been stocked
for years and how to know if it is vintage. Friend is giving tip to me and guess whatn it ended up on one of my JM to help me restore it.

Anyway, thanks for such a constructive comment. Next time, help yourself and simply insult me straight away you'll gain time !

BTW: it is now 14 years that francs are no longer used... get a grip man !
Last edited by 2fLAz on Fri Jul 25, 2014 12:03 am, edited 1 time in total.
Top
User avatar
DaveC
PAT. # 2.972.923
PAT. # 2.972.923
Posts: 1012
Joined: Wed Oct 16, 2013 12:48 am

Re: Is that a vintage toggle tip

Post by DaveC » Fri Jul 25, 2014 12:00 am

Yeah I can vouch for Fabz, he's very fairly priced with everything he sells, that's why he now owns shares of my soul because I keep buying stuff.
On a more helpful note, are there any discerning features of vintage toggle switches or can it only be verified if it was pulled off an original? I can't imagine how you'd ever tell...
Cheers
Dave
Top
User avatar
2fLAz
PAT. # 2.972.923
PAT. # 2.972.923
Posts: 2780
Joined: Tue Jan 03, 2012 7:29 am
Location: France

Re: Is that a vintage toggle tip

Post by 2fLAz » Fri Jul 25, 2014 12:05 am

DaveC wrote: On a more helpful note, are there any discerning features of vintage toggle switches or can it only be verified if it was pulled off an original? I can't imagine how you'd ever tell...
That ! I have been gathering parts for my '61 and the tip is the basic stuff that Fender sells. Would be glad if I were able to restore that bit on my JM
Top
User avatar
slavemaster
PAT. # 2.972.923
PAT. # 2.972.923
Posts: 7888
Joined: Mon Dec 22, 2008 11:33 am

Re: Is that a vintage toggle tip

Post by slavemaster » Fri Jul 25, 2014 2:01 am

2fLAz wrote:
DaveC wrote: On a more helpful note, are there any discerning features of vintage toggle switches or can it only be verified if it was pulled off an original? I can't imagine how you'd ever tell...
That ! I have been gathering parts for my '61 and the tip is the basic stuff that Fender sells. Would be glad if I were able to restore that bit on my JM
Aren't the vintage ones made of bakelite?

If yes, there should be some ways to test whether the material is bakelite or some other type of plastic - I remember watching something like that on TV some time ago, they were testing some old bakelite jewelry. Can't remember the specifics, though.

If no, I have no clue how to tell the difference.
We got people playing stringed instruments! It's the end of days.
Top
User avatar
saxjag
PAT. # 2.972.923
PAT. # 2.972.923
Posts: 2124
Joined: Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:11 pm
Location: Portland/or, USA

Re: Is that a vintage toggle tip

Post by saxjag » Fri Jul 25, 2014 1:48 pm

2fLAz wrote:Well if you were to know me or read what I post, I am not like that... thanks for such a constructive comment. Next time, help yourself and simply insult me straight away you'll gain time !
No insult intended! I apologize if I gave the impression I was criticizing you personally. I was trying to make a joke about how vintage/NOS parts always seem to end up on the bay for inflated prices. It was a stupid joke, and now I am sad. :(
Top
User avatar
2fLAz
PAT. # 2.972.923
PAT. # 2.972.923
Posts: 2780
Joined: Tue Jan 03, 2012 7:29 am
Location: France

Re: Is that a vintage toggle tip

Post by 2fLAz » Sat Jul 26, 2014 3:03 am

saxjag wrote:
2fLAz wrote:Well if you were to know me or read what I post, I am not like that... thanks for such a constructive comment. Next time, help yourself and simply insult me straight away you'll gain time !
No insult intended! I apologize if I gave the impression I was criticizing you personally. I was trying to make a joke about how vintage/NOS parts always seem to end up on the bay for inflated prices. It was a stupid joke, and now I am sad.

Oh man, sorry :/
It indeed sounded like I was a 'jerk' who was trying to now in order to eventually make silly money out of it
Don't feel bad and I defo apologies for getting it bad !

BTW, my friend has 5 of those (aaaaaaah ahahaa ah aha silly money !!!!) ;)
It's a joke of course, only one and if it is vintage, my mate gave me an awesome present !
Last edited by 2fLAz on Sun Jul 27, 2014 3:10 am, edited 1 time in total.
Top
User avatar
otis
PAT. # 2.972.923
PAT. # 2.972.923
Posts: 1880
Joined: Fri Sep 18, 2009 10:27 am
Location: Belgium

Re: Is that a vintage toggle tip

Post by otis » Sun Jul 27, 2014 3:00 am

A written text on a forum from someone you're not familiar with is often difficult to interpretate.
We all should think of that.
amen.
Top
User avatar
2fLAz
PAT. # 2.972.923
PAT. # 2.972.923
Posts: 2780
Joined: Tue Jan 03, 2012 7:29 am
Location: France

Re: Is that a vintage toggle tip

Post by 2fLAz » Sun Jul 27, 2014 3:09 am

otis wrote:A written text on a forum from someone you're not familiar with is often difficult to interpretate.
We all should think of that.
amen.
yes... Also moderating our reactions (in that case, I think of what I wrote)
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Tech/Setup”