larryp58 Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Anyone else pull the trigger on a set of these? They'll make you throw rocks at Grovers! Why did I wait so long?!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Really ? I have grover state tites open backed and think they're great. How would you sell the Waverly's to me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry K Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 In my view the enclosed Grover Rotomatics are serviceable, but heavy. The Sta-Tites are goodish. Waverly tuners are magnificent. Quality control, tight tolerances, smooth and precise, beautiful... (Full disclosure: I've been to the Waverly shop and seen how they are made.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Waverlys are certainly not the best tuners out there but lots of folks swear they are among the best when you look at how well they function and price. But I gotta agree with the above - I also like the Grover Sta-Tites. They work great and will not hit you near as deep in the pocket as the Waverlys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry K Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Imagine this situation. Your friend borrows your J-45 for a gig. Later, when he brings it back he says: "Jerry, I feel so bad about this. I banged the guitar into something and snapped off one of the tuner pegs. I took the guitar over to Gryphon and had them put a full set of new tuners on for you." Replacement tuners and my reactions: Rotomatics - WTF? Sta-tites - Oh, alright. Waverlies - My man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 When it comes to tuners, Waverlys are not in the same league as Rodgers, Robson, Alessi, and Graf. But you will pay dearly for that quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 When it comes to tuners, Waverlys are not in the same league as Rodgers, Robson, Alessi, and Graf. But you will pay dearly for that quality. You can buy a pretty good guitar for what some of those tuners cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drathbun Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I just received my Waverlys today from StewMac. They are for my Martin 000-17sm. Can't wait to install them. Already I can see they are much finer than stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PickitPaul Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Those are really classy looking , even the box is beautiful with the lining. Reminds me of inside a vintage case from the 20's or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Doug- Those are beautiful. And your Waverly unboxing shot shows that they understand the value of presentation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drathbun Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Yeah, the box is lovely. It has a Waverly sticker inside and the liner/pad is like velvet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bram99 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I wish they made those three on a plate for a solid headstock...I would put 'em on my LG-2. I have Waverly tuners on my D28 and feel there are none better. They are so smooth and so precise, you just dial the string right into tune in a second....no futzing about. All my other tuners need a little bit more, almost got it, back down and back up again, little bit more, there got it. Waverys just go straight there....one turn and tuned. I also have the classical version of these that Stew Mac sells as Irving Sloane tuners. It would be nice to see Waverly make open gear three on a plate tuners with smaller Gibson style cream or black plastic buttons. We would see a lot more Waverlys on Gibson acoustics. The ones you got are going to age with a very attractive patina... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Not three-on-a-plate, but here's the open Waverlies on my SJ. Very nice I gotta say. They said "Nickel", but these are shinier than I originally had in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drathbun Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Are Waverly and Gibson connected? They are made in Bozeman! I didn't know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I wish they made those three on a plate for a solid headstock...I would put 'em on my LG-2. Why would the ones shown not fit on a solid headstock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Why would the ones shown not fit on a solid headstock? Usually a different stringpost configuration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I wish they made those three on a plate for a solid headstock...I would put 'em on my LG-2. Give the Antique Acoustic tuners a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bram99 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Give the Antique Acoustic tuners a look. I have them on my J45TV....there are very nice indeed. The waverlys seem highest quality to me, followed by the Antique Acoustics, then Golden Age, then Gotoh, then Kluson, then the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I have them on my J45TV....there are very nice indeed. The waverlys seem highest quality to me, followed by the Antique Acoustics, then Golden Age, then Gotoh, then Kluson, then the rest. Those look really nice on your TV. Good call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drathbun Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Installed the Waverlys in my Martin 000-17sm this afternoon. It is pretty much a drop in replacement with only a millimetre or so having to be shaved off the post holes. It was easy peezy with a sharp 1/4" drill bit. The results are amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Installed the Waverlys in my Martin 000-17sm this afternoon. It is pretty much a drop in replacement with only a millimetre or so having to be shaved off the post holes. It was easy peezy with a sharp 1/4" drill bit. No depth gauge used on the drill bit, Doug : 0 ? I guess you were just going in "a touch..." These hand engraved NLA Fustero tuners (a la the 1A) went on the Ramirez cedar/hog; stressful drilling nonetheless:: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drathbun Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 No depth gauge used on the drill bit, Doug : 0 ? I guess you were just going in "a touch..." These hand engraved NLA Fustero tuners (a la the 1A) went on the Ramirez cedar/hog; stressful drilling nonetheless:: No. A depth gauge wasn't necessary since the holes were already there. I was only taking off a very small amount and I could feel the drill bit stop at the end of the inner hole very clearly. I was going VERY slow too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 They look sensational, Draths! BluesKing777. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drathbun Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 They look sensational, Draths! BluesKing777. Thanks BK! You can really see and feel the quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Some of these pictures look good enough to frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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