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Old 05-26-2018, 06:15 PM
scoden scoden is offline
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Default Why on a long weekend with gigs ???

Changing strings on my Taylor 322 ce 12 fret and
I broke the tuning head button off

I can’t tune my Low E string. No backup guitar.
Ugh !
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Old 05-26-2018, 06:23 PM
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A pair of locking hemostats or small pliers will let you tune it but won't look pretty. Or you can hit a local guitar store and see if they have any new buttons, or buy a new guitar.
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Old 05-26-2018, 06:24 PM
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I would secure that by using SuperGlue to glue the button back in, then reinforcing that with either duct tape or, better yet, fiber tape. Then call Taylor first thing Monday to get a replacement sent to you.

Something you should be aware of, though, is what I have found is when I have that sort of problem with one tuner, what often follows is that the other tuners in the set start manifesting the same problem. So if I was in your position, I would start looking for a new set of tuners to place ALL of the stock tuners.

In the meantime, get it functional for your gigs with SuperGlue and fiber tape. If you still have the fragment of plastic that broke off, try to glue it in place, as well.

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Old 05-26-2018, 07:03 PM
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Thank you for the suggestions
I’m going try superglue. Pliers will be handy at the gig
Really like the Waverly Snakewood but $$
Then again not as much as another guitar.
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Old 05-26-2018, 07:37 PM
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Good luck with your gig. It could have been worse.

I do a gazillion keyboard gigs, and I learned to have two of everything including identical keyboards.

I wouldn't suggest another Taylor, but I have always been mortified when facing an audience with an equipment breakdown that can't be remedied.

The Waverly tuners are unbelievably beautiful, and mucho $$. They would definitely compliment your guitar.
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Old 05-26-2018, 08:58 PM
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Any pliers are fine. Locking better than not.
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Old 05-26-2018, 09:07 PM
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Waverly Snakewood
Wasn't that the name of Penelope Pitstop's arch enemy?
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Old 05-27-2018, 08:26 AM
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Is Murphy one of your band mates?
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Old 05-27-2018, 10:57 AM
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Murphy was an optimist....
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Old 05-28-2018, 09:30 AM
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I would be surprised if super glue would hold, given the amount of torque involved in tuning a string.

I'd go JB Weld, knowing one day you'll replace the tuner.
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Old 05-28-2018, 10:37 AM
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Not a disaster. Use pliers as suggested.
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Old 05-28-2018, 10:50 AM
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Good luck with your gig. It could have been worse.

I do a gazillion keyboard gigs, and I learned to have two of everything including identical keyboards.

I wouldn't suggest another Taylor, but I have always been mortified when facing an audience with an equipment breakdown that can't be remedied.

The Waverly tuners are unbelievably beautiful, and mucho $$. They would definitely compliment your guitar.
Yup... I learned decades ago never to gig without backups. I always bring at least two identical guitars (because I hate playing something different when I'm in a certain mode/mood). And two amps (or one and a DI). Etc, etc, etc. I also always carry a tool box with various tools, superglue, duct tape, etc. I was a Boy Scout many years ago and took the Always Be Prepared motto to heart. My backpacks used to weigh a TON! LOL!!! Nothing sucks more than having to play a gig with broken equipment, or gear that is so lacking that it kills inspiration. That's why I take identical twins out.

Regarding super glue, Gorilla Gel is the best. And true epoxy glue is even better than superglue. They have 5 minute epoxy if time is an issue. I've used both gel and epoxy to repair many things.
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Old 05-28-2018, 11:10 AM
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Gig preparedness kit:

** Spare guitar
* Leatherman multi-tool
* Roll of gaffer's tape
* Replacement battery for Snark tuner
* extra set of strings
* extension cord for amp
** water bottle

(essential items marked with double asterisk)
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Old 05-28-2018, 11:20 AM
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Vise-grips will get you through until you replace the button or tuner. This is one reason why I dislike plastic tuning buttons
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Old 05-28-2018, 11:57 AM
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Wasn't that the name of Penelope Pitstop's arch enemy?
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