mamm7215 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Hey all, just a quick question about Casino tuners. I have an IBJL Sunburst Casino and for all the talk folks do about mods and upgrades, there's nothing about this guitar I'd change EXCEPT maybe the tuners. I just seem to have to tweak the tuning a little more than I'd like, compared to my strat, for instance, which has real Kluson's. SO, my question is: Are the Kluson's from the Kluson product page here: http://www.kluson.com/PRODUCTS.htm at the top left, product number SD9005MN | NICKEL | a straight drop in replacement? Like no drilling or whatever? I could see dropping the $60.00 for these. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Are you sure it's the tuners and not the nut? Most modern tuners are pretty decent at holding tune, whereas from the factory many nuts need a little work to prevent binding of the strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamm7215 Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 Are you sure it's the tuners and not the nut? Most modern tuners are pretty decent at holding tune' date=' whereas from the factory many nuts need a little work to prevent binding of the strings.[/quote'] I just had a setup done by a well know/respected luthier where I live and a nut-file was one of the things he did. The condition existed before and after the adjustment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchie1281734003 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Hey all' date=' just a quick question about Casino tuners. I have an IBJL Sunburst Casino and for all the talk folks do about mods and upgrades, there's nothing about this guitar I'd change EXCEPT maybe the tuners. I just seem to have to tweak the tuning a little more than I'd like, compared to my strat, for instance, which has real Kluson's. SO, my question is: Are the Kluson's from the Kluson product page here: http://www.kluson.com/PRODUCTS.htm at the top left, product number SD9005MN | NICKEL | a straight drop in replacement? Like no drilling or whatever? I could see dropping the $60.00 for these. Thanks. [/quote'] Yes, they should be fine, but one suggestion I would make, is to leave the existing bushes in place, because they are tight, and you may chip the front face of the h/stock, trying to get them out, like I did on my IB 64 Texan! You may find Gotoh or Wilkinson, may do the same tuners cheaper, I always use Gotoh myself. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamm7215 Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 Yes' date=' they should be fine, but one suggestion I would make, is to leave the existing bushes in place, because they are tight, and you may chip the front face of the h/stock, trying to get them out, like I did on my IB 64 Texan! You may find Gotoh or Wilkinson, may do the same tuners cheaper, I always use Gotoh myself. Steve. [/quote'] Good point, I wouldn't remove the existing bushings if the new ones fit. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry1281734007 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Go to Stewart-McDonald web site. They show detailed drawings of most tuners with all the measurments you'll need to compare. Just find the tuner you want and click on the 'spec' tab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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