RobertAndersson Posted July 23, 2016 Posted July 23, 2016 Hey, One Min E-Tune motor broke down, I took a quick decision and removed the system. The motor stopped working during a string change, making it impossible to tighten the string. My local dealer said they needed three weeks to get spare parts. Internet could be faster but freight costs made it expensive. Since this LP Signature has become my main live guitar, I don't like the idea to be without it for weeks when the next motor breaks. Too bad, I have really liked the system. So, I got a set of Gibson (Grover) modern tulip style tuners. The swap was really easy. Postings in this forum were helping a lot. Looks great: //Robert
Searcy Posted July 23, 2016 Posted July 23, 2016 Great looking conversion. You might want to try writing to Gibson and asking them to send you a new tuner for your GeForce that way you can put it back on later if you want to.
RobertAndersson Posted July 23, 2016 Author Posted July 23, 2016 Great looking conversion. You might want to try writing to Gibson and asking them to send you a new tuner for your GeForce that way you can put it back on later if you want to. Thanks! Tried that, by making the shop where I bought it contact the European agent. They say that since Gibson sold the company making the system, they will stick to the legal one year warranty only. Could be an option to buy one tuner anyway, not sure though if it makes it more sellable or how well it will work after some time in the drawer... //Robert
Sabredog Posted August 11, 2016 Posted August 11, 2016 Definitely looks nice. Do you notice any tonal differences, any differences in tuning stability. you have kept the modification no further upgrades/ I'm about ready to do it as well, I'm considering locking tuners, but I'm worried about the extra weight, What are the lightest weight locking tuners available? Cheers
RobertAndersson Posted August 21, 2016 Author Posted August 21, 2016 Definitely looks nice. Do you notice any tonal differences, any differences in tuning stability. you have kept the modification no further upgrades/ I'm about ready to do it as well, I'm considering locking tuners, but I'm worried about the extra weight, What are the lightest weight locking tuners available? Cheers Sabredog, The most significant difference is that the guitar stays in tune now also over night, with the Min E-Tune it always needed serious tuning when it has been left alone for a while. I was a bit worried about weight since I read somewhere in this forum about someone who had put them all on a scale and noticed that my chosen tuners were heavier that the auto-system. No reason, I cannot feel any weight difference. You shouldn't have to worry. //Robert
daljitgroup Posted November 23, 2016 Posted November 23, 2016 looks great, really awesome I think you are a guitar lover.
StijnV Posted January 4, 2017 Posted January 4, 2017 We do give 2 years warranty on our guitars, but when you remove the gforce tuners the warranty is voided also we can send you one Gforce machine head though if you need one, no problem.
Revolution Six Posted January 4, 2017 Posted January 4, 2017 I will remove the GForce on my Gibson I choosed the new Kluson machine heads.
Searcy Posted January 8, 2017 Posted January 8, 2017 I removed the Klusons on two of my Gibsons and replaced them with Min E-Tunes.
sjruvolo Posted January 15, 2017 Posted January 15, 2017 I removed the Klusons on two of my Gibsons and replaced them with Min E-Tunes. Your in the minority.
Searcy Posted January 17, 2017 Posted January 17, 2017 Your in the minority. My 2015 SG came with a G-Force so I now have robo-tuners on three of my Gibson. Good stuff.
joka07 Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 I have a SG 2015 with G Force and want to replace the tuning system with traditional tuners. Can not find info on the peg hole diameter.... could someone please enlight me? //Johan
sjruvolo Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 Any Gibson or Kluson replacement tuner with the screw on bushing will work.
Revolution Six Posted February 11, 2017 Posted February 11, 2017 I have a SG 2015 with G Force and want to replace the tuning system with traditional tuners. Can not find info on the peg hole diameter.... could someone please enlight me? //Johan I have a 2015 SG too, peg hole diameter is 10mm (13/32") I choose Kluson Revolution machine heads , tuners have to be light weight for an SG. Ratio is 1:19 . Kluson, Grover, Schaller, Gotoh , etc... make good tuners too.
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