Single Schaller tuners.

[Mycroft]

Where do I find a single TK-0960-002 Schaller Gold tuner? All I find online are sets of 6. Looks like the Bering stripped out on the B-string

[Ned Milburn]

It will be tough to get a single. You'll have to find a Schaller distributor who orders fairly regularly and is willing to order the single piece. I have registered as a vendor of Shaller products and my first order will arrive next week, but as a builder I don't anticipate needing to order more than once or twice per year.

[Mycroft]

Originally Posted by Ned Milburn

It will be tough to get a single. You'll have to find a Schaller distributor who orders fairly regularly and is willing to order the single piece. I have registered as a vendor of Shaller products and my first order will arrive next week, but as a builder I don't anticipate needing to order more than once or twice per year.

That is an interesting business model. A single unit fails and they force you to buy all 6 again? That is something that might make a person look at other tuners.

Thanks for the info.

TW

[Ned Milburn]

Originally Posted by Mycroft

That is an interesting business model. A single unit fails and they force you to buy all 6 again? That is something that might make a person look at other tuners.

Thanks for the info.

TW

There is no "forcing". I can likely order the tuner you want (I'd have to check the model). But you might have to wait 6 months or a year before I make my next order.

I don't know many tuner manufacturers that sell their pieces as singles (if anyone knows, feel free to share). There are so many different types of guitar tuner nowadays, it doesn't make sense to try to break into packages to sell just one tuner even as a busy repair shop.

Some tuners have a lifetime warranty - to any owner, not just the original owner. It may be as simple as contacting Schaller and explaining the problem. That's where I would start and see if they offer to sell (or give) you a single replacement.

Otherwise, I'd look for a used set or repairman willing to part out incomplete sets.