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I’ve had the great pleasure to play this fantastic guitar. So lively and fun 🤩. Smells like maple syrup too!
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I thought I'd update this thread....
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Thanks for the update. Very much appreciated! Just out of curiosity, what is the nut width and string spacing at the bridge on your Model M?

Tommy
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Old 01-19-2021, 01:17 PM
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Beautiful Froggy and wonderful playing, Brian! Thanks for posting the updated videos.
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Thanks for the update. Very much appreciated! Just out of curiosity, what is the nut width and string spacing at the bridge on your Model M?

Tommy
1 3/4 x 2 5/16"
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Thanks Brian.

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Brian,

I know it's been over a year since your last reply to this thread, but did your Froggy originally come with Waverly tuners? If so, what if anything was involved in swapping over to the Rodgers tuners?

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Tommy
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Old 06-16-2022, 04:50 PM
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Congrats on a killer git! The M is one of the few Froggy body shapes and sizes I have not yet played but based on my experience with the H and K models I can imagine how they would sound! I like the choice of tuners you got on it! Very classy!!
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Brian,

I know it's been over a year since your last reply to this thread, but did your Froggy originally come with Waverly tuners? If so, what if anything was involved in swapping over to the Rodgers tuners?

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Tommy
It did! It came with standard nickel waverly tuners. Honestly, I would not advise doing that swap since it's somewhat of a risky process. I only had it done because I owned those tuners already and at the time I lived near an unusually skilled luthier.

This is NOT my area of expertise, but I *think* they use a bit with two different diameters and the holes are sorta “step drilled”. The bushings on the Rodgers were larger than the waves as well.

Edit: These may be a drop-in option - https://www.rodgers-tuning-machines....e-gear-tuners/


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Congrats on a killer git! The M is one of the few Froggy body shapes and sizes I have not yet played but based on my experience with the H and K models I can imagine how they would sound! I like the choice of tuners you got on it! Very classy!!
Hey, thanks a ton, Bobby - I think you'd love the M!
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Old 06-16-2022, 06:21 PM
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Thanks, Brian

One more question if you don't mind. Was there a noticeable improvement with the Rodgers over the Waverlys?

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Tommy
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Old 06-16-2022, 10:24 PM
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One more question if you don't mind. Was there a noticeable improvement with the Rodgers over the Waverlys?

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Tommy
They're awfully nice tuners. Extraordinarily smooth. The nicest I've personally encountered, but they better be that those prices, right?

Another thing probably worth watching for if making that switch is removing the washers on the waverlies - it's possible to remove some finish if you're not careful.
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Old 06-17-2022, 08:49 AM
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I missed this thread when you first started it and am glad you updated it so that I noticed it. While I enjoyed the beautiful guitar, the highlight of this thread is your playing.
I am stunned.
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