Gilgamesh Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 I have an interesting situation with a recently purchased Made in USA Epiphone Revolution Casino and its Grover tuning machines. The Revolution is intended to be an exact replica of John Lennon's 1965 Casino, including the "blonde" finish he converted it to. Another appointment is the Grover Rotomatic's that Lennon replaced, as so many did for its original Kluson's. I also have a 1968 Les Paul Custom that I have recently begun to restore. Having found an original gold set of Kluson Deluxe's, I removed the Gold Grover's that someone had traded out in 1969. These are made in USA Grovers, with several identifying qualities including their casting shape. Gibson/Epiphone did as much as they could to use the best parts available, but the Grover's, though they look right are Japanese copies. You can probably follow my thinking, now – although it would be an improvement to the concept of the model to upgrade the tuners' authenticity, it would be making the same mistake I am trying to correct with the Custom. Life is strange, no? Gilgamesh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobB Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Since the Revolution was a limited production model, I would suggest hanging on to the original tuners and keeping them in a zip-lock bag in the case compartment. In the world of collectables, having everything original can affect value down the road. If you like the way those older gold Grovers work and if they drop right in, I would say go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatleBoy Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I have an interesting situation with a recently purchased Made in USA Epiphone Revolution Casino and its Grover tuning machines. The Revolution is intended to be an exact replica of John Lennon's 1965 Casino, including the "blonde" finish he converted it to. Another appointment is the Grover Rotomatic's that Lennon replaced, as so many did for its original Kluson's. I also have a 1968 Les Paul Custom that I have recently begun to restore. Having found an original gold set of Kluson Deluxe's, I removed the Gold Grover's that someone had traded out in 1969. These are made in USA Grovers, with several identifying qualities including their casting shape. Gibson/Epiphone did as much as they could to use the best parts available, but the Grover's, though they look right are Japanese copies. You can probably follow my thinking, now – although it would be an improvement to the concept of the model to upgrade the tuners' authenticity, it would be making the same mistake I am trying to correct with the Custom. Life is strange, no? Gilgamesh So, what did you end up doing? How about a pic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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