meanstreak Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Do you guys think there will be any hassles trading tuners on these guitars? Or should it just be a simple switch-out? Any advice or little tricks I should know before I get to it? I've never done it before but want to give it a try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phelonious Ponk Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Nobody will be able to tell you anything from looking at the front. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanstreak Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 The tuners are identical on both guitars, Grover open-back 18:1 only difference is gold vs chrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dReit1 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 If both are the same. Shouldn't be a big deal. Biggest issue might be possible finish damage when removing the bushings. Go slow, push bushing out from inside hole. Don't pry them out. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRC Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 If they're both the same exact tuners with the same screw mount hole position, it shouldn't be a problem. +1 with what dReit1 said about removing the bushings. Be very careful and take your time. I suggest removing one of the tuners on each guitar (same string, of course), and before messing with the bushings, first make sure the tuners are in fact interchangeable and the screw mount holes match. If all is good, go for it. Regarding bushing removal, I do it by working up through the holes, placing the blade of a flathead screwdriver against the bottom edge of the bushing and tapping carefully and gently, working my way around the bushing so it moves up evenly, one tap at a time. Attempting to push them out with one strong push could possibly cause problems. By taking your time little by little, you can check the progress and make sure all is okay. Good luck! DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phelonious Ponk Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 The tuners are identical on both guitars, Grover open-back 18:1 only difference is gold vs chrome. It'll be pretty simple then. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajsc Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Which one is silver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanstreak Posted July 5, 2014 Author Share Posted July 5, 2014 If they're both the same exact tuners with the same screw mount hole position, it shouldn't be a problem. +1 with what dReit1 said about removing the bushings. Be very careful and take your time. I suggest removing one of the tuners on each guitar (same string, of course), and before messing with the bushings, first make sure the tuners are in fact interchangeable and the screw mount holes match. If all is good, go for it. Regarding bushing removal, I do it by working up through the holes, placing the blade of a flathead screwdriver against the bottom edge of the bushing and tapping carefully and gently, working my way around the bushing so it moves up evenly, one tap at a time. Attempting to push them out with one strong push could possibly cause problems. By taking your time little by little, you can check the progress and make sure all is okay. Good luck! DC ya that's the kind of tip I was after. Thanks gents! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanstreak Posted July 5, 2014 Author Share Posted July 5, 2014 Which one is silver? lol ya it's tough to tell, isn't it? The left side is chrome and the right the gold. The gold ones are worn out and hazy, so I thought they'd be more appropriate on the work out hazy guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRC Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I want to add to my previous post and suggest not using your hand/palm to tap the screwdriver when removing the bushings. The palm of the hand is too soft and the tendency is to use too much force. Use a block of wood or something solid that's not too heavy so you can control the force of the tapping. DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanstreak Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 I want to add to my previous post and suggest not using your hand/palm to tap the screwdriver when removing the bushings. The palm of the hand is too soft and the tendency is to use too much force. Use a block of wood or something solid that's not too heavy so you can control the force of the tapping. DC got it, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooserman40 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Nice Tan Lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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