Axelrvf Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Hey everyone, Just bought new gotoh tuners and there is a ''slight'' difference in the post height....... Do you think i will be facing any problems due to this ''slight'' difference? Pics. Black tuner is the old one with the higher post, gold tuner is the new one with lower post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt4356 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 You may need to alter the slots on the nut. To be specific, the back angle leading away from the fretboard, DONT take any material of the fretboard side unless needed. You may or may not need to do this, impossible to tell from the pics, just a possibility. Also have you changed the head shape or finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axelrvf Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 20 minutes ago, Matt4356 said: You may need to alter the slots on the nut. To be specific, the back angle leading away from the fretboard, DONT take any material of the fretboard side unless needed. You may or may not need to do this, impossible to tell from the pics, just a possibility. Also have you changed the head shape or finish? If i can help with better photos (maybe from another) angle, please let me know. Yes, i have altered the finish of the headstock but only on the back and only for a milimeter, not the front side with logos and inlays. This means that i have not changed the head shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRom Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 The replacement locking tuners I got (slipshots) where also shorter than the originals but as long as the string hole is above the nut there's no problem. Locking tuners don't need a lot of room for extra winding's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 (edited) Very interesting. As the new ones are locking tuners they are evidently designed for minimal string-wrap-around. It may even slightly change/improve the tone as it looks like strings will sit better in the nut. What's with the back of the neck - have you sanded it? Edited May 17, 2020 by jdgm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axelrvf Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 20 hours ago, jdgm said: Very interesting. As the new ones are locking tuners they are evidently designed for minimal string-wrap-around. Indeed but what worries me is when it comes half wrap thicker strings. The angle from the nut will be a challenge ....i think, like matt also noticed. With thiner strings i can see it will work. 20 hours ago, jdgm said: It may even slightly change/improve the tone as it looks like strings will sit better in the nut. What's with the back of the neck - have you sanded it? I have engraved the neck by 0.5mm aproxx. and glued walnut veneer. then i sanded it. On 5/16/2020 at 4:46 PM, MikeRom said: ...................... but as long as the string hole is above the nut there's no problem.................. I dont quite understand this phrase......i can not make really an image of what you describe. How can the string hole be higher than the nut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRom Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Yeah i can see where that would be confusing. The nut securing the tuner in place, not the nut on the neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axelrvf Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 On 5/20/2020 at 2:29 AM, MikeRom said: Yeah i can see where that would be confusing. The nut securing the tuner in place, not the nut on the neck. Yes, that makes sense now. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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