dirk.li
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Grover GR8N Ukulele Tuners, Guitar Machine Heads for Ukulele, Set: 2 right/2 left, open, ratio 14:1, 8.4 mm, nickel-plated.
Well, I really prefer geared tuners over straight ones. So I modified my Fluke in a 3-hours session, equipping it with Grover open geared tuners. It took me so long since I had to use a round file to widen the holes for the tuner sleeves to fit into. And I was very careful since I had no prior experience and didn't want to damage the uke. I also had to file off the sides of the tuners a little so that they would fit next to each other. (This removes the nickel coating, so I have no idea if this is going to rust or not. But it's just a tiny thing, really.) Filing off the tuners on the opposing sites (see photos!) was pretty easy, since the metal is really soft. At last I predrilled the holes for the tiny screws with a Dremel mini power drill. I guess predrilling is advisable since otherwise the wood of the headstock may crack if you just force the screws inside. But don't drill to deep, otherwise the screws will find no grip.
I ordered the Grover tuners from thomann (for EUR 15,- pretty cheap, too): http://www.thomann.de/gb/grover_gr8n_ukulele_mechaniken.htm
Last thing to mention is, that these metal tuners make the headstock a bit heavier. You'll notice it at first while playing, but after a short time I got used to it.
That's about it. What do you think?
Grover GR8N Ukulele Tuners, Guitar Machine Heads for Ukulele, Set: 2 right/2 left, open, ratio 14:1, 8.4 mm, nickel-plated.
Well, I really prefer geared tuners over straight ones. So I modified my Fluke in a 3-hours session, equipping it with Grover open geared tuners. It took me so long since I had to use a round file to widen the holes for the tuner sleeves to fit into. And I was very careful since I had no prior experience and didn't want to damage the uke. I also had to file off the sides of the tuners a little so that they would fit next to each other. (This removes the nickel coating, so I have no idea if this is going to rust or not. But it's just a tiny thing, really.) Filing off the tuners on the opposing sites (see photos!) was pretty easy, since the metal is really soft. At last I predrilled the holes for the tiny screws with a Dremel mini power drill. I guess predrilling is advisable since otherwise the wood of the headstock may crack if you just force the screws inside. But don't drill to deep, otherwise the screws will find no grip.
I ordered the Grover tuners from thomann (for EUR 15,- pretty cheap, too): http://www.thomann.de/gb/grover_gr8n_ukulele_mechaniken.htm
Last thing to mention is, that these metal tuners make the headstock a bit heavier. You'll notice it at first while playing, but after a short time I got used to it.
That's about it. What do you think?
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