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| Author: | Cablepuller [ Sun Feb 15, 2015 8:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Machine head alignment |
Hi quick question 3 a side tuners (mach heads) do you tend align them all straight or have the 2 lowest on the head slightly further out to avoid strings from the middle pegs hitting them Cheers |
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| Author: | Michaeldc [ Sun Feb 15, 2015 9:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Machine head alignment |
I see it as a personal choice. I've only had one client complain about the strings passing very close to the E turing posts. I explained the Martin alternative, and he understood the trade off. My headstock is basically Martin shaped. If I'm doing a commission, I will give them the choice. Best, M |
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| Author: | Tom West [ Sun Feb 15, 2015 10:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Machine head alignment |
Cable: I move the center two in about 1/16" or so. That's for a Martin style headstock. Tom |
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| Author: | cphanna [ Sun Feb 15, 2015 1:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Machine head alignment |
I think it's a personal choice. Three-on-a-plate tuners probably look a little better from the back side if the plates run parallel to the edges of the head. But you normally won't see or pay much attention to the back of the head. The posts will naturally be in a straight line from the front, too, but it's less conspicuous if that line isn't parallel to the edge. I think you can please yourself either way. Alternatively, get individual tuning machines and space them as you wish. |
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| Author: | Tom West [ Sun Feb 15, 2015 2:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Machine head alignment |
Duh...............Three on a plate..not having a very good day here, too much snow. Forget what I said , I'm not going to put a bend in them to install..! Tom |
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| Author: | Michaeldc [ Sun Feb 15, 2015 3:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Machine head alignment |
Tom West wrote: Duh...............Three on a plate..not having a very good day here, too much snow. Forget what I said , I'm not going to put a bend in them to install..! Tom Yep... Me too. Pre-caffeination gets me every time! Sorry about that, M |
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| Author: | cphanna [ Sun Feb 15, 2015 4:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Machine head alignment |
Hmmm...maybe three on a plate was my assumption. Cablepuller actually said "three on a side", so maybe he meant individual left and right side tuners. |
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| Author: | Cablepuller [ Sun Feb 15, 2015 4:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Machine head alignment |
Yes sorry meant individual tuners |
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| Author: | Michaeldc [ Sun Feb 15, 2015 6:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Machine head alignment |
Cablepuller wrote: Yes sorry meant individual tuners Did you get your answer? Cheers, M |
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| Author: | Cablepuller [ Mon Feb 16, 2015 1:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Machine head alignment |
Yes thanks |
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