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Title: Gotoh 510 upgrade
Post by: gerald germany on May 18, 2012, 10:19:06 PM

My 710ce-SD came with the antique gold Ping made Taylor machines. I want to swap them out for Gotoh 510s. My question is, will any of the 510 series designs work? Is the footprint the same? I'm sure I'm going to have to cover the footprint of the Pings a litlle, but that's no big deal. Has anyone done this upgrade before? Any "gotchas"? Thanks!

Title: Re: Gotoh 510 upgrade
Post by: Herb Hunter on May 19, 2012, 07:51:36 AM

I have no experience with tuner swaps but the link below will take you to a page that probably answers your questions.


http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143697&highlight=Roseadi

Title: Re: Gotoh 510 upgrade
Post by: gerald germany on May 19, 2012, 10:21:00 AM

Thanks, Herb! That's exactly what I was looking for!

Title: Re: Gotoh 510 upgrade
Post by: gerald germany on June 07, 2012, 01:45:42 AM

Well, I got my Gotoh upgrade done. Not too tough. I used the gold 510 Contour machines and Madagascar Rosewood buttons. Looks a thousand percent better. Hope I'm healthy enough to ride and play!                                                                                                 

Title: Re: Gotoh 510 upgrade
Post by: tedtan on July 10, 2012, 03:05:17 PM

gerald germany,

Do you mind sharing your source for the rosewood buttons? I've been looking for some stateside and seem to be finding every type of wood EXCEPT for rosewood.

Thanks.

Title: Re: Gotoh 510 upgrade
Post by: michaelw on July 10, 2012, 09:38:49 PM

lmii has wood replacement buttons (http://www.lmii.com/CartTwo/thirdproducts.asp?CategoryName=Tuning+Machines&NameProdHeader=Gotoh%99+Steel+String+Replacement+Buttons) in the 510 contour shape
some of them have been discontinued (http://www.lmii.com/CartTwo/Results.asp?searchtext=tuner+buttons)

Title: Re: Gotoh 510 upgrade
Post by: tedtan on July 11, 2012, 03:16:07 PM

Thanks, michaelw.

I added the 510s to my 814ce, and am now trying to match the buttons to the headstock overlay. I have been tempted to try the cocobolo, in the abscence of east indian rosewood, but all the coco I have seen is quite a bit more "over-stated" than the EIR headstock overlay on the 814ce.

Title: Re: Gotoh 510 upgrade
Post by: michaelw on July 11, 2012, 07:58:42 PM

madagascar rosewood may  be slightly closer to east indian,
in terms of grain structure  & color (variegation, etc) -
those cocobolo buttons really 'pop', imho :o

oh ... Ted, i almost forgot -
you may want to try contacting Bill Nichols to see if he is
currently accepting orders for, & making, tuner buttons (http://www.nicholsinlay.com/tuners.php)
Bill's craftsmanship is top-notch :)

Title: Re: Gotoh 510 upgrade
Post by: tedtan on July 12, 2012, 05:38:37 PM

Thanks, michaelw - I will check with Bill Nichols.

Title: Re: Gotoh 510 upgrade
Post by: oatordeal on July 18, 2012, 12:52:55 PM

speaking of tuner upgrades, do any of you guys tried upgrading a gs mini with gotoh tuners (mini)? i'd love to see some pics and if they fit perfectly as well.

Title: Re: Gotoh 510 upgrade
Post by: michaelw on July 20, 2012, 11:57:47 PM

Quote from: oatordeal on July 18, 2012, 12:52:55 PM

speaking of tuner upgrades, do any of you guys tried upgrading a gs mini with gotoh tuners (mini)? i'd love to see some pics and if they fit perfectly as well.

i know i've seen a pic somewhere around here ???
no. that's not it
close-but-no ...

ah-ha ;)
here 'tis (http://www.unofficialtaylorguitarforum.com/index.php?topic=761.msg5051#msg5051) :D

Title: Re: Gotoh 510 upgrade
Post by: oatordeal on July 22, 2012, 10:59:15 AM

Quote from: michaelw on July 20, 2012, 11:57:47 PM

Quote from: oatordeal on July 18, 2012, 12:52:55 PM

speaking of tuner upgrades, do any of you guys tried upgrading a gs mini with gotoh tuners (mini)? i'd love to see some pics and if they fit perfectly as well.

i know i've seen a pic somewhere around here ???
no. that's not it
close-but-no ...

ah-ha ;)
here 'tis (http://www.unofficialtaylorguitarforum.com/index.php?topic=761.msg5051#msg5051) :D

looks really, really great. thanks michaelw!  :)