KK1612 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Just got a les paul modern this week and realized that the tuner posts are staggered (shorter posts on EAD strings). The shop said it's a new design to prevent strings from popping out from the nut and buzzing. I have walked around some instrument shops, checked some les pauls including the same model but did not find anything like this. I would like to know if this is legit? Or could there be a problem from the manufacturing process? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHenry Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 I've never seen anything like that and I've never had any strings popping out of the nut, the only time I could imagine that happening is if the nut hasn't been cut properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Liquid Lunch Special? Here's the headstock from the Gibson site: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10PoundLester Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 I see that on Sperzels that I put on all my Fenders but not on a Gibson. In my time here on this planet I have never seen a Les Paul having a problem with strings popping off the nut. And why just the three wound strings? I agree with Steve Ford on the "Liquid Lunch Special". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 (edited) I agree it's a bit weird and LPs don't usually have strings-jumping-out-of-nut problems.....but...it's modern!! Edited January 23 by jdgm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 I profess to be no expert but I do know my way around an LP I've never seen this either. I'd call customer service and see what they can tell ya about it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 If the post is longer just wrap more of the bitter end (the end without the round ball on it) of the string on it so it goes down farther when tuned. Problem solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 (edited) It would make more sense to have them on the treble side. Edited January 23 by jdgm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 22 hours ago, jdgm said: It would make more sense to have them on the treble side. Agreed. I thought it was until you said that. I have seen tuning machine sets with staggered posts and seen them on guitars (but not Gibsons). I'm tempted to suggest that Gibson used some and misunderstood the manufacturer's intent. Seems unlikely, I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoma Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 This is actually a very good idea. What this fixes is the infamous G and B string going out of tune. I saw some youtuber describing how when he strings a Les Paul, he lets the G,B,E strings move UP the post instead of down. This way they end up a bit higher, reducing friction on the nut, this solves a lot of binding problems that get the strings out of tune. Ever since i saw this I've been doing too with very good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcsrich Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 With Gibson's headstock angle, I can't imagine strings ever popping out of slots. Ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Heavy Posted Monday at 08:10 PM Share Posted Monday at 08:10 PM First time I see this kind of tuners.... Did you look a Grover' s website ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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