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Author:  Andy Zimmerman [ Sun Jul 13, 2014 11:33 am ]
Post subject:  12 string headstock thickness
Hi All
Its been awhile since I have been on the OLF. I am back building but it I have forgotten a few things. I am building a 12 string and I am using Gotoh 510 mini's. Just curious, what dimension do most of you use for your headstock thickness with these tuners?
Thanks
Andy
Author:  TonyKarol [ Sun Jul 13, 2014 12:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 12 string headstock thickness
same as a 6 - about .580 to .600 inches.
Author:  Andy Zimmerman [ Sun Jul 13, 2014 2:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 12 string headstock thickness
Thanks
Author:  Quine [ Sun Jul 13, 2014 7:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 12 string headstock thickness
Never hurts to double check the specs....
http://www.stewmac.com/Hardware_and_Par ... Knobs.html
Author:  Freeman [ Mon Jul 14, 2014 11:08 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 12 string headstock thickness
Andy, I built a simple little drilling jig for mini tuners on a straight sided head stock. It if would be helpful I could loan it to you when you get ready to drill

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Also, these are Grovers, but I don't like the washers that came with them - way too big. You might want to see if you can find something smaller.

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Author:  Pwoolson [ Mon Jul 14, 2014 11:20 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 12 string headstock thickness
Hey Andy,
You have to go with the same thickness (or at least VERY close) or the tuners won't fit. If you are worried about strength, you could always embed carbon rods in the headstock/scarf area.
Author:  Andy Zimmerman [ Fri Jul 18, 2014 7:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 12 string headstock thickness
Thanks for the info.
I don't need a template. I have one.
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