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12-12-2023, 04:09 AM
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Ditto on the GOTOH…
Aces on the confidence, aces on that model. I loved the cedar top on mine.
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12-12-2023, 04:27 AM
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Nice job! I had no problems at all with the operation of the original Pingwell tuning machines on my E2OM-CD. I've actually rarely had problems with the basic operation of any tuning machines over the years.
But in the last few years I've taken a liking to wooden tuning machine buttons. I bought a few sets of Waverly tuning machines when Stew-Mac had one of their big sales. I had a set of open gear Waverly machines with ebony buttons hanging around that I put on my E2OM-CD. I also needed to open up the holes for the posts and push-in bushings, but as I recall the mounting holes lined up. They look pretty good and work very well, though it probably seems strange to put $140 tuning machines on a $500 guitar....
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12-12-2023, 05:05 AM
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I'm glad that the OP solved his issue, but also confused as to why the standard fit tuners were unsatisfactory.
The only tuning machines I've had issues with were Waverlies that fell apart (replaced gratis) and some Gotoh open backs in gold on my Santa Cruz, which are very slow to wind and the gold is wearing off.
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12-12-2023, 08:01 AM
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When I got my new Eastman E10SS in 2012 the only thing I didn't like about it was the tuners. That and maybe the soft finish that for some reason didn't seem to cure properly.
I swapped out the tuners with some Grover Rotomatics that were a tight fit IIRC. I think I reamed out the holes slightly so I would be sure not to split the headstock. Anyway 11 years later I still own and it and if I could only own one guitar I would choose it because it's good for flatpicking and finger picking.
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12-15-2023, 12:21 AM
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Thanks a lot!
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12-15-2023, 01:09 AM
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I should add that I'm giving the tuners on the E2OM another chance, after a relubricration with some thickish bike chain oil, which should lube it up and leave a film without also leaving a lot of grease or stuff that attracts dirt and dust.
The tuners were definitely smoother after a good lube, so maybe I should have done that first, but I'll see how it goes, and then may get some Gotoh SE770 tuners.
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12-15-2023, 09:36 AM
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Quote:
When I replaced some cheapo no-name open back tuning machines on my 10 string mandola with mini's I really had to ream out the headstock holes to fit them.
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