bunnyf
Well-known member
I just picked up this early 50s Harmony baritone. It is quite clean for its age and it's even traveled a bit, as you can see by the Bemuda custom sticker on the case. I like it quite a lot but I need help with the tuners. I haven't restrung it yet, so forgive the half-assed stringing job (the fella that had it, second owner..a dealer, put new strings on-D'adds,DGBE, 2 wound). It is not staying in tune very well, especially the 2nd string (B) where the felt has been placed and also the 1st string (E) and to a much lesser extent the 3rd & 4th strings. I realize that the strings may be breaking in (don't know how long ago he changed the strings or how much play they got). Before I go changing out the strings, what might need to be done to the tuners? The little adj. screws do not turn easily and I don't want to force them too much. The slot on the head of the screw is very wide and appears a little rounded off on the outer edge, so it's hard to get any bite. Any suggestions out there? I'm not crazy handy but I am game, as I am no where near a luthier and don't want to ship, just have a little guitar shop nearby with no uke experience.