Godin 5th Avenue tuning buttons

[dkstott]

I'd like to replace just the tuning buttons on my 5th Ave. I can't be the only person who gets annoyed by them..🙄

They're small and tough to move & my strings winder slips off them .

Are they Gotoh tuners on these guitars? 🤔🤔

[Steve DeRosa]

Originally Posted by dkstott

...Are they Gotoh tuners on these guitars?

Not on either of mine, but they're both older models; FWIW if they're still using the Kluson-style tuners it shouldn't be hard to find a direct drop-in replacement that works better - or you could find a suitable replacement from the Godin parts catalog:

https://godinguitars.com/product-cat.../machine-heads

[dkstott]

Thanks, all I want to do is swap the smaller buttons for something larger. The machines are fine.

[Steve DeRosa]

I thought so, but if yours are the Kluson-style with the small nickel buttons (as mine are) IME that's going to be a near-impossible job, hence my suggestion of outright replacement; on the other hand, if yours are the newer Grover Rotomatic type StewMac carries a number of appropriate replacement buttons...

[dkstott]

While, putting on Martin Monels, one tuning machine decided to die. At first it acted like a bushing was binding and then nothing. Knob & shaft turn, but internal gears won't function.

The guitar is at my local Luthier getting all new tuning machines installed.

[dkstott]

That were the earlier style tuning machines. I've got Grovers on the guitar now.

The luthier said it was a simple process. Holes aligned almost perfectly. They're really nice, looks great and not too heavy on the neck.

Originally Posted by Steve DeRosa

I thought so, but if yours are the Kluson-style with the small nickel buttons (as mine are) IME that's going to be a near-impossible job, hence my suggestion of outright replacement; on the other hand, if yours are the newer Grover Rotomatic type StewMac carries a number of appropriate replacement buttons...