Alverez 5205

Mike1709 · #1 01-16-2018, 11:55 PM

I dug out an old guitar, an Alvarez 5205. I can’t find any info on it. I broke a tuning key. Is is worth tuning it up like new or just replacing? It’s actually in really good shape.

ricklt · #2 01-17-2018, 12:18 AM

Can you clarify what you are asking? Are you asking about replacing the tuning key or the guitar?

Mike1709 · #3 01-23-2018, 04:54 PM

Replacing the key if the guitar is worth keeping. If not getting another guitar. Have Ted played much in 30 years. I want to get back into it. Fingers aren’t as nimble.

Scoobtay · #4 01-23-2018, 04:59 PM

They sell for 200.00 USD in “excellent condition” on reverb. New tuning machines would run you between 40-120 (give or take). You might also be able to roll the dice and replace just one tuner (try eBay, maybe?).

Brucebubs · #5 01-23-2018, 05:29 PM

Are your tuners like these?

These 'economy' tuners look very similar.

US$17.99 a set.

Guitarheads ; http://www.guitarheads.net/products/tuners/eco3x3.html