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Tuner question.........Grover replacement with Waverly


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Have any of you replaced Grover Sta-tite open back tuners with Waverly open back tuners????? Same screw holes or, do you have to patch and drill?? Thanks!

 

I did this very swap on a Gretsch 6119......several years ago........and as I recall the bushings and screw holes were a mismatch. But I did it.....somehow........can't really remember how......now. Check the dimensions of both on StewMac's site to be sure..........

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Alright.

 

I wanna know what's going on.

 

No help on the tuners here, but what are you cooking up? . Black bone pins, Waverly tuners . . . . come on. . Whats up?

Kahune...I'm just gathering knowledge....lol.....nothing clandestine.........yet!

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I upgraded tuners on a Martin recently and remember from the Stew Mac catalog (which lists detailed specs for both) that the holes are different. However, I decided to go with the Grovers because of the price and haven't regretted it. I have Waverlie's on another guitar and honestly I don't think they work noticeably better than the Sta-tites. Just my observation...

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However, I decided to go with the Grovers because of the price and haven't regretted it. I have Waverlie's on another guitar and honestly I don't think they work noticeably better than the Sta-tites. Just my observation...

 

+1

 

Why change them Wily???

 

I had Grovers put on my Harmony....

 

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[confused]

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Hey Spot...that is a NICE harmony...looks closet kept...those Sovereigns have some bass don't they????

 

In answer to the Waverly/Grover question....Waverly comes with Ivoroid and white buttons, whereas Grover only has metal knobs.....So just thinking about a little aesthetic upgrade, but don't want to "swiss cheese" the headstock to do it...just thinking..

 

+1

 

Why change them Wily???

 

I had Grovers put on my Harmony....

 

2177.jpg

 

[confused]

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