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Old 08-06-2017, 06:44 PM
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Default Tuners with the biggest/tallest capstan?

I'm planning a paddle style headstock for a nylon string guitar. As a result, I've been searching for tuners that have more capacity than usual on the capstan. I've been doing lots of Googling, but it occurs to me the there is probably someone on the forum that has some experience with a variety of tuners that might be able to help. To make it just a little more challenging, my preference would be locking tuners.

Any ideas?
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Old 08-06-2017, 10:53 PM
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Guessing capstan == post.

Sperzel and Gotoh both make height-adjustable post tuners, but I don't know if the maximum height would be sufficient for fat nylon strings.

Flamenco friction pegs are the usual way to do this. You can find modern ones with the traditional look but planetary gears inside. But they don't lock.

http://www.pegheds.com

https://perfectionpegs.twofold.com.au
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