open back tuners

[Sloplay]

Only one of my guitars has open-back tuners: a Recording King ROS-06-FE3. I do not like the tuners, but only because they are cheaply made. They have stiff points as you turn them, loose in some places, stiff in others. Makes it a chore to tune. But, I love the look of open-backs, and being a gear-head, I like the idea of being able to clean and inspect from time to time.

[AndrewG]

Originally Posted by Arch Stanton

I really like the retro open back look, one of the many reasons I went with the OM-28. I just wish I could remember what the heck brand they are. Drat! I can never remember what brand they are! Can someone help? I know I can look, but I'm not at my guitar right now...

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[AndrewG]

Originally Posted by Rev Roy

The Schaller GrandTune 18:1 came on my Martin D-41. Best tuners I’ve ever had...

Wow! It isn't often I see a piece of machinery and think, 'mmm!' but those are lovely!

[gmel555]

Is it recommended to oil open-backs a bit every now & then?

[phcorrigan]

Originally Posted by phcorrigan

I recently replaced the factory tuners on my Martin HD-28V with Gotoh SXB510V butterbean chrome tuners. Much better design than the factory tuners, with better support at both the top and bottom of the shaft.

I should mention that I replaced the factory tuners because one of them was binding.

[Sloplay]

Originally Posted by gmel555

Is it recommended to oil open-backs a bit every now & then?

Actually, there is a fairly decent write-up, on the StewMac website, about that very thing. They recommend Vasoline.