Raggy Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I don't like the 3 on a strip tuners that are fitted on my new j45-TV. They are not very smooth Can anyone advise of replacement tuners that are a direct swap and will be smoother in operation? tvm Raggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I put these on my J45 TV - they were a perfect fit: http://www.ebay.com/itm/TonePros-Kluson-3-on-a-rail-Tuners-TPKR3-N-tone-pros-/371140764262?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item5669b6a266 I hated the original tuners. I could never get them to operate smoothly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggy Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 I put these on my J45 TV - they were a perfect fit: http://www.ebay.com/itm/TonePros-Kluson-3-on-a-rail-Tuners-TPKR3-N-tone-pros-/371140764262?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item5669b6a266 I hated the original tuners. I could never get them to operate smoothly. Are they a straight swap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Are they a straight swap? Yes. The originals on my TV were these: (the bright nickels) http://www.stewmac.com/Hardware_and_Parts/Tuning_Machines/Guitar_and_Solid_Peghead/Golden_Age_Restoration_Tuners_for_Solid_Peghead_Gu/Golden_Age_Restoration_Tuners_for_Solid_Peghead_Guitar_with_Scallop-end.html The Tones Pros were a perfect fit. No extra drilling. The screw holes are in the same positions as the originals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggy Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 Swapped the tuners on my J45 TV eventually. I fitted some Kluson Deluxe tuners. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160839395856?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Much smoother operation and far prettier. The buttons are more yellowed than the stock white plastic buttons and look more in keeping with the rest of the guitar The Klusons are 12 grammes heavier and were a direct replacement. I didn't have to change bushings or screw positions so it was literally a 10 minute job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosinante Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I put these on my J45 TV - they were a perfect fit: http://www.ebay.com/itm/TonePros-Kluson-3-on-a-rail-Tuners-TPKR3-N-tone-pros-/371140764262?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item5669b6a266 I hated the original tuners. I could never get them to operate smoothly. I know I am reviving this old thread but I was wondering if you just used the original bushings? The tonepros are supposed to have larger bushings? I am this close to ordering some tonepros and just want to be sure that they are a direct fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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