American reissue tuners made in Japan?

[figaro]

Do the American reissue tuners have "Made In Japan" stamped on the underside?

 

[BritishBluesBoy]

Well, they are made by Gotoh which is a Japanese company. They make the best Kluson style tuners you can buy.

 

[dog fart]

I think I remember seeing it on the inside of the cover, it was that or the box, but Made In Japan isn't anywhere you can see it. Hope this helps

 

[mellecaster]

Do the American reissue tuners have "Made In Japan" stamped on the underside?

Yes...as others have stated they are Gotoh Brand and are Excellent.

 

[Mark Davis]

American vintage reissue and Custom Shop vintage style Fenders all use these same tuners.

The MIM's that are vintage style use pings made in China

 

[Ringo]

stamped ...

All the Gotoh vintage tuners I have owned have JAPAN stamped on the inside flat plate that mounts against the back of the peghead, other vintage style tuners AFAIK are not stamped at all.

 

[figaro]

Thanks! I just wanted to make sure the tuners that came on a used Fender reissue that I bought are original. I assume they are top quality?

 

[cc9cii]

I don't know if the CS is Gotoh or not. But there is no JAPAN stamp. The top pic is from an aftermarket Gotoh "safety style" tuner.


EDIT: Correction! a closer inspection of the CS relic turer reveals that it does indeed has JAPAN stamp however all that rust makes it difficult to see

 

[cc9cii]

But, AVRI '52 and NOS Nocaster tuners look the same. Both with JAPAN stamp.

 

[boris bubbanov]

Thanks! I just wanted to make sure the tuners that came on a used Fender reissue that I bought are original. I assume they are top quality?

Nothing better. I put these Gotohs (various versions including 3 x 3, white buttons, etc.) on basically everything I assemble.

I've got folks telling me the Ping splits (on many MIMs) are actually made in So. Korea.

I want to try the new Gotoh "stealth" tuners but they're not available in splits yet. Soon, I hope!