RobertAndersson Posted July 23, 2016 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparquelito Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Great job! Looks professional and clean. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted July 23, 2016 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertAndersson Posted July 23, 2016 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabredog Posted August 11, 2016 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertAndersson Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daljitgroup Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 looks great, really awesome I think you are a guitar lover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StijnV Posted January 4, 2017 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution Six Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I will remove the GForce on my Gibson I choosed the new Kluson machine heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I removed the Klusons on two of my Gibsons and replaced them with Min E-Tunes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjruvolo Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I removed the Klusons on two of my Gibsons and replaced them with Min E-Tunes. Your in the minority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted January 17, 2017 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joka07 Posted January 23, 2017 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjruvolo Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Any Gibson or Kluson replacement tuner with the screw on bushing will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution Six Posted February 11, 2017 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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