I was installing a new set of strings (Uke Logic!) on my Pono Tenor, and as I was tightening up the G string, the plastic tuner button split in half! I was able to temporarily glue it back together, but I doubt it will last long. They tuning machines are gold and black Grover geared tuners and I'd like to replace the buttons with the same or something similar.
My questions:
Would it be easier (and cheaper) to just replace the full set of tuners with four new Grovers?
I see that there are various replacement buttons available from different retailers. If I buy a set of buttons, how difficult is it to remove the old buttons and install the new ones? They seem to be pressed or glued on...no screw. That would be too easy! I have limited hand tools (drill, screwdriver, etc.) so if there are any precision modifications needed to make them fit, I'm going to have to farm the job out to a pro.
My questions:
Would it be easier (and cheaper) to just replace the full set of tuners with four new Grovers?
I see that there are various replacement buttons available from different retailers. If I buy a set of buttons, how difficult is it to remove the old buttons and install the new ones? They seem to be pressed or glued on...no screw. That would be too easy! I have limited hand tools (drill, screwdriver, etc.) so if there are any precision modifications needed to make them fit, I'm going to have to farm the job out to a pro.