I have a Kala KA-ACP-CTG which is fitted with Grover open gear tuners with metal buttons on its slotted peghead. All the metal buttons have a small amount of play on the shaft when turned. At first I thought it was backlash in the gear before I realized it was the button. I bought the instrument new long enough ago that the warranty is long expired, though I have been only using it for the last three months. The looseness showed up almost immediately when I started playing it.
I have a guitar that experienced a similar problem which got to the point that the button would vibrate when the instrument was played, producing an audible buzz. The button finally fell off completely and I fixed it a short time ago with super glue and it is still holding.
I would prefer to fix the buttons as opposed to replacing the tuners. I'm guessing that they are designed to be a press fit on the shaft. Would re-pressing them be possible? I have read of people repairing buttons with super glue, but am uncertain how well the glue would flow into the tight space between the button and the tuner shaft. Do I have to wait until the button falls off the shaft?
I'm disappointed. I thought Grover's engineering and quality control were better than this. I see Grover tuners often recommended as upgrades by members of this and other forums.
If anyone has had any experience fixing this sort of problem I would appreciate any advice.
I have a guitar that experienced a similar problem which got to the point that the button would vibrate when the instrument was played, producing an audible buzz. The button finally fell off completely and I fixed it a short time ago with super glue and it is still holding.
I would prefer to fix the buttons as opposed to replacing the tuners. I'm guessing that they are designed to be a press fit on the shaft. Would re-pressing them be possible? I have read of people repairing buttons with super glue, but am uncertain how well the glue would flow into the tight space between the button and the tuner shaft. Do I have to wait until the button falls off the shaft?
I'm disappointed. I thought Grover's engineering and quality control were better than this. I see Grover tuners often recommended as upgrades by members of this and other forums.
If anyone has had any experience fixing this sort of problem I would appreciate any advice.
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