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10-24-2004, 10:01 PM
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Gotoh 510 Tuners?
Hello,
Does anyone have Gotoh 510s on their acoustic guitar? What are your thoughts, especially in comparison to comparable Schallers and Grovers. Thanks, Mike [email protected] 
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10-24-2004, 10:11 PM
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Mike,
They are without any question, the best tuners I have ever used. Period. I've had waverlys on a bunch of guitars and although they are obviously very fine pieces, the Gotohs are every bit as good. Cheaper, and a bit more comfy to boot. As a result they are on all my acoustics. Grovers and Schallers work well... but I think the overall quality of the Gotohs is much better. The bad thing is putting 510s on a Grover-equipped guitar..you have the screw holes exposed because the set screw location does not match between the two. Personally, I could care less about the holes no one can see, but if esthetics are important, the 510s may not be for you. Last edited by rcolosi; 10-24-2004 at 10:15 PM.
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10-24-2004, 10:30 PM
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10-25-2004, 07:16 AM
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Best tuners I have used too. Goodall switched to them, but they aren't using the "Liver" shaped buttons. I like the buttons on the 510's.
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10-25-2004, 07:18 AM
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Top notch tuners. I have them on one of my guitars and they are smooth as silk.
Custom builders are singing their praises also.
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10-25-2004, 08:25 AM
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There was a thread about these on the Lowden list. My Lowden has Gotoh tuners, but they are not 510s. However, the folks there said the 510s will be a perfect swap for what is already installed.
I'm thinking about it. Anyone know where I could buy a gold set with black knobs?
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10-25-2004, 08:37 AM
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Quote:
I first thought it was $78 for just one tuner. 
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Chad Fengel itunes My YouTube "Only by becoming acquainted with your own self, can you gain the composure to write original music" Michael Hedges ♫
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10-25-2004, 09:15 AM
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My Martin HD-28V has open backed Gotohs on it I prefer sealed tuners. Would tuners such as these being discussed, mount with no modification. Ain't drillin' on the Martin. I know the open backs are for the vintage effect etc, etc. and I don't know that I'd change them, just collecting info right now. Thanks.
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10-25-2004, 09:25 AM
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NO. they wont.
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Chad Fengel itunes My YouTube "Only by becoming acquainted with your own self, can you gain the composure to write original music" Michael Hedges ♫
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10-25-2004, 09:27 AM
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many of the top hand builders use the gotoh super 510s. they're very highly regarded. my newest guitar has them and they are the best tuners i've ever used. i love the tuning ratio. i was cracking up the first time i tuned up with them - on just how much i could turn them round and round.
 extremely precise.paul, you might give lmi a call on the gold with black buttons. that's what i have and i'm pretty sure that's where ddb got them. looks like there's a link above. 
Last edited by mtmikey; 10-25-2004 at 09:31 AM.
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10-25-2004, 12:26 PM
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Thanks for the replies!
Any sources for these other than lmi, stewmac.com and allparts.com? Also, what's the difference between the regular and the mini (or mini-hybrid) version in the Link below? In other words, what determines the size you would choose for replacement or for a custom guitar? http://www.lmii.com/CartTwo/thirdpro...r+Steel+String Thanks, Mike
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