Martin Style 2 period correct tuners?

cogfasser · Nov 17, 2018

Anyone know which tuners are correct for a 1932-33 Style 2 soprano? Would the be the Kluson type?

UkerDanno · Nov 17, 2018

You mean as opposed to tuning pegs? Yes, I believe so, I have a 33 or 34 style 0 and it has friction tuners.

cogfasser · Nov 17, 2018

Thanks for the reply. I do think that the Style 2 has friction, but wondering if they were Waverly's or Kluson. I am considering swapping originals or replicas of the period.

cogfasser · Nov 17, 2018

Yes, those are the ones I am looking for that you have pictured. Are those Waverlys? The hex nuts were used on those from the early 30's?

UkerDanno · Nov 17, 2018

Don't know what brand they are, haven't seen any markings. I might sell them, I have some Gotohs to put on it, it's not a collectible, but a fun player and gotohs would make it easier and more fun to play.

Jerome collector · Nov 17, 2018

According to Walsh & King's The Martin Ukulele, the Style 2 used Grover Simplex tuners with white buttons starting in 1927. During WWII wooden pegs were used and then replaced by Kluson keystone tuners in 1946.
Mike

spongeuke · Nov 18, 2018

Future owners will consult the Walsh & King book. If you want it as a collector piece use the Grover no 94 Simplex. If as a great playing and somewhat eye candy soprano, use a quality new friction or Gotohs, for heaven sake don't put ear on it.

cogfasser · Nov 19, 2018

Thanks everyone. I believe I'll replace them with the Grover Sta-Tite pegs from Stewmac. They look quite close to the Simplex 92's. I'll post images of the acquired 1934 Martin soon for NUD.

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