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Old 07-23-2017, 04:05 AM
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I guess out of boredom I ordered a new set of creme tuner buttons to try out on my Martin HD-28.

I like the way it looks, and these buttons are noticeably lighter than the metal ones sitting in the case now. And I can definitely feel the difference when I use a strap and I stand up; its a good change in this respect.

What you think? How does it look? Is it "wrong" on an HD-28?



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Old 07-23-2017, 04:10 AM
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It does look a bit weird seeing cream plastic buttons on a D-28, but if you like it...
Ebony would look better I think, and would complement the fretboard and bridge.
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Old 07-23-2017, 04:13 AM
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I guess out of boredom I ordered a new set of creme tuner buttons to try out on my Martin HD-28.



I like the way it looks, and these buttons are noticeably lighter than the metal ones sitting in the case now. And I can definitely feel the difference when I use a strap and I stand up; its a good change in this respect.



What you think? How does it look? Is it "wrong" on an HD-28?









It looks fine to me. It's hard to imagine the color passing the so what test., so enjoy them.
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I put these ebony buttons on the Grover rotomatics I fitted to my Alvarez ABT-60 baritone recently.

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Nice! I think they look really good, complimenting the nut and binding.
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Old 07-23-2017, 05:45 AM
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I think they look just fine. And as long as you like it who cares what anyone else thinks!
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