SG metal casing on tuner

[Jimmylaz]

 

Hey all, my SG took some "lean on the wall" falls (yes i need a stand) and the metal casing on the D string tuner came off. In the pic Im holding it on, it stays on if Im delicate with the guitar but eventually the whole string gets out of tune and/or that piece falls of. Can I just super-glue back on or is that bad?

 

Thanks,

Jimmy.

[jimmiJAMM]

That might keep it on temporarily but you should consider having it professionally repaired. That's what I'd do. Probably an inexpensive fix and should last.

[dickey]

Here's an idea! Why not just replace the tuner!

[guitarbob123]

i think you have to buy a whole set if you want to replace it.

you know its really not that bad unless you've broken the headstock or something

[lakehaus]

If that were mine, I'd remove the tuner, gently press the cover back where it's supposed to be (vice grips), and solder a corner or two lightly (heat the metal, run the solder along the seam of the case). Careful not to apply too much solder - don't need it boogering up the gear.

 

Short of that, search for someone selling a single tuner that matches your set.

 

Or, you could just leave it alone.

[Jimmylaz]

i think you have to buy a whole set if you want to replace it.

you know its really not that bad unless you've broken the headstock or something

 

Definitely not going to buy a whole set or take it to the shop for cash reasons. You're right about it not being that bad but the string now goes out of tune every 5 minutes which sucks.