DeVeeWee Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 I'm planning to replace the tulip tuners on my LP by Grover tuners. Should I do it myself or is it a luthier's job? I don't want to end up with a spreader headstock...Any support is welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iSoto Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 I think the hole diameter that is required by Grover tuners is a little bigger than the one that is required by the tulip tuners. You will have to file the hole wider (ok, I know it sounds a little dirty, but this really wasn't my intention). I can't tell you what to do, but if I were to do this mod and didn't feel comfortable enough with a file in my hands, I'd take the guitar to a luthier (but I wouldn't be able to, since there are no luthiers in Greece hah-ha!) One love star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Take it to a luthier. I didn't have the balls to do it on my Les Paul - still don't. If you do, don't attempt it with a hand drill. Gotta have a drill press for control and figure a way to keep the headstock perfectly flat. Also, clamp a piece of wood tightly to the back side. When the drill goes through the headstock, it won't flake or chip off the back side because your sacrificial block of wood will hold the headstock together tightly. Like I said, take it to a luthier. Grover Rotomatics can't be beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre S Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 I have to do any mods myself too....Its really sad. although, if I wanted them to do a simple pickup change they would charge $75 US. I rather teach myself how to solder and do it myself. Do you think you can change it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Pickups? No problem. Practice soldering on some scrap wire, read up a bit on the internet. Don't heat the pickup itself, be careful on the pots. No problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 I wouldn't trust myself... and if neo doesnt .. well don do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeVeeWee Posted October 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Thanks guys! I'm convinced now to let a luthier do the job! iSoto, you're right about the different hole dimensions, and hearing NeoConMan about the necessity of specific craft tools, I'll keep my hands off the job! Thx!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iSoto Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 In case anyone is interested, I found this a (long) while ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 If you don't try it yourself you'll never learn how to do anything. All it takes is a couple of specific "hand tools". There are many books and internet articles on the subject, study up and give it a whirl. Eveything you might need, including the tuners and the "how to" are probably available from Stew-Mac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Why not try it on another guitar first, any major upgrades I have tried I have used my LP Hondo copy. BTY I am happy I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemoon Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Thanks guys! I'm convinced now to let a luthier do the job! iSoto' date=' you're right about the different hole dimensions, and hearing NeoConMan about the necessity of specific craft tools, I'll keep my hands off the job! Thx!!![/quote'] A lot of time you end up spending the same amount on supplies/tools as you would paying a luthier. It might be worth it if you think you will use those tools again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Like I tell my surgeon, "If you are worrying about picking up the tools.... don't pick them up." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeVeeWee Posted October 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 I can understand Mark's point, but the problem is, I don't have any beginners guitar anymore,...that's the one and only advantage of being an old guitar player...LOL! So, I can't image how I would react if that LP would be damaged... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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