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Author: | matthewrust [ Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:04 pm ] |
Post subject: | Tuners for my J35-inspired build??? |
I am in love with the design of old Gibsons, but I made this one with some mods that I think add to the look of the classics (ebony headplate/board/bridge/binding, quilted mahonany back and sides, modified Martin-Gibson hybrid scalloped braces, wood fiber rosette, no fingerboard dots, etc). I am finally to the recently coined "that moment" where I can put all of the pieces together and am rethinking my choice of Grover Sta-Tites with butterbeans... I wish Waverlies with ebony weren't so expensive. So what do you think? Stick with the Grovers, get some brand of nickel with oval buttons, get Waverlies with ebony? ![]() |
Author: | TonyKarol [ Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:35 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Tuners for my J35-inspired build??? |
If waverlies are too much, get a set of Gotohs with ebony/ebonoid buttons .... you wont be disappointed. |
Author: | matthewrust [ Wed Dec 02, 2009 11:16 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Tuners for my J35-inspired build??? |
Thanks Todd. I have seen Chris Paulick's tutorial on YouTube for removing the buttons. Will the StewMac buttons fit out of the box or will I need to modify them? |
Author: | TonyKarol [ Thu Dec 03, 2009 7:37 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Tuners for my J35-inspired build??? |
Gotoh has a number of button options onthe 510/700 series .. most suppliers dont carry them, only the most popular ones . Usually I custom order to get what I want... |
Author: | matthewrust [ Thu Dec 03, 2009 8:12 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Tuners for my J35-inspired build??? |
Thanks for the help, guys! I should note that the bridge, neck, and pickguard are still loose, so they look a little crooked. I will be drilling for tuners tonight or tomorrow and will get this thing glued up this weekend!!! I think I will stick with the Grover Sta-Tites that I already have and maybe remove the buttons later on... |
Author: | bluescreek [ Thu Dec 03, 2009 8:40 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Tuners for my J35-inspired build??? |
I would use grover 102's , that was one of the many tuners used on martins. |
Author: | jackwilliams [ Thu Dec 03, 2009 9:29 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Tuners for my J35-inspired build??? |
I believe that's going to be a great looking guitar Matthew. jack |
Author: | matthewrust [ Fri Dec 04, 2009 9:32 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Tuners for my J35-inspired build??? |
Thanks Jack! I hope so... |
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