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Originally Posted by Nick Fanis
you can't do that ,the F tuners require larger holes so the Kluson style tuners will "float" in the existing holes,you will need conversion bushings for a snug fit.
Furthermore you will have to drill new mounting holes cause the screw pattern is different.
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i've already ordered the conversion bushings and the gotohs, so i think i'll be fine there. from what i know the bushings will allow a vintage 8.75mm post to fit a modern 10mm hole. and as far as i know, the F tuners have 10mm holes drilled for them. the screws shouldn't be too big a deal to drill, i don't really mind doing that for the sake of better tuning.
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Originally Posted by Nick Fanis
Lastly the Schaller made F tuners are fine tuners & don't need replacement  |
we'll have to disagree there! seriously though, they're not that bad but i've never liked the grainy feel they have when turning the keys, nor have i ever been able to get the low E string accurately tuned with them. even the slightest turn will take you up a few whole notes. i've also had problems with the other strings going dramatically sharp in the minutes after tuning, which could be the guitar's doing, but i won't know for sure until i replace them.
i do however love the feel of the handle, or key, not exactly sure what it's called, but i did consider keeping the tuners just for that. i keep wondering why these cost $60 now, while most vintage tuners that are considered superior are near $40.