Hy everyone,

a while ago I woke up to find my beloved 1991 360/12's strings dangling all over the place, just like some crazed octopus' tentacles.
The R tailpiece was lying lifeless nearby there, its bottom separated from the upper part.
Never having witnessed anything like that, after some online researching, I've found out about this seemingly not-that-uncommon issue.
I'm currently living in Italy, the official Italian RIC dealer has been out of business for the last couple of years, so I've sent an email to service@rickenbacker.com but, understandably, haven't received an answer as of yet.

Pics over here:
https://imgur.com/a/5IrDcMd

Word of mouth pointed me to a website selling trapeze tailpieces as well as conversion kits, but those don't do it for me, I love(d) my R tailpiece and would like an original one to return on my guitar as soon as possible.

Looking for help, please
Thanks so much!

Have you tried searching on Reverb.com? You could possibly to find one from 1991 at that.

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Gather up the pieces and see if RIC will sell you a new one turning in the old parts.

Have exactly the same problem with my R-Tailpiece.
It's also broken at the same place.
Have you got a spare part ?
I would be grateful to hear any information about this item!

Have exactly the same problem with my R-Tailpiece.
It's also broken at the same place.
Have you got a spare part ?
I would be grateful to hear any information about this item!

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