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Title: Want to modify my 514ce ltd 2010. Which tuners?
Post by: joshsimpson79 on June 03, 2014, 12:11:51 PM: 2010 model with spruce top and koa back and sides. I'd like to go with different tuners, though I've never changed them out before. Any suggestions on which type you think might look best?

Not my actual guitar, but an example... http://soundexchange2.com/taylor514celtdgrandauditoriumkoakoafalllimited2010.aspx (http://soundexchange2.com/taylor514celtdgrandauditoriumkoakoafalllimited2010.aspx)

[Sorry for putting this in the wrong forum originally]
Title: Re: Want to modify my 514ce ltd 2010. Which tuners?
Post by: CodeBlueEMT on June 03, 2014, 11:26:17 PM: Gotoh 510's are my favorite.
Title: Re: Want to modify my 514ce ltd 2010. Which tuners?
Post by: tedtan on June 04, 2014, 10:28:11 AM: I'll vote for the Gotoh 510 as well.
Title: Re: Want to modify my 514ce ltd 2010. Which tuners?
Post by: joshsimpson79 on June 04, 2014, 11:07:10 AM: Quote from: tedtan on June 04, 2014, 10:28:11 AM
I'll vote for the Gotoh 510 as well.

Any particular style you see for my particular guitar? Style of Gotoh's, I mean.
Title: Re: Want to modify my 514ce ltd 2010. Which tuners?
Post by: C55V8 on June 05, 2014, 03:12:06 PM: Gotoh 510s with ebony buttons. :)
Title: Re: Want to modify my 514ce ltd 2010. Which tuners?
Post by: shorty on June 05, 2014, 09:34:44 PM: Quote from: C55V8 on June 05, 2014, 03:12:06 PM
Gotoh 510s with ebony buttons. :)

Amen The Ebony buttons add a real nice touch!
Title: Re: Want to modify my 514ce ltd 2010. Which tuners?
Post by: joshsimpson79 on June 05, 2014, 10:23:03 PM: I wonder if these would work on regular Taylor tuners?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/221445946469?lpid=82
Title: Re: Want to modify my 514ce ltd 2010. Which tuners?
Post by: Strumming Fool on June 06, 2014, 09:35:10 AM: Quote from: joshsimpson79 on June 05, 2014, 10:23:03 PM
I wonder if these would work on regular Taylor tuners?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/221445946469?lpid=82

In theory, they should since Grovers and Pings have appeared to be interchangeable in my experience... $20 is not a huge investment so it might be worth the risk.
Title: Re: Want to modify my 514ce ltd 2010. Which tuners?
Post by: michaelw on June 06, 2014, 09:39:10 PM: standard size gotoh 510s are what comes on the 900 & PSs -
http://www.japarts.ca/Gotoh/Gotoh-Products-SG510.asp (http://www.japarts.ca/Gotoh/Gotoh-Products-SG510.asp)

they don't show the antique gold finish, either bright or aged gold, but i've seen pics where the
antique gold finish rubbed off so that the buttons appeared partially glossy, rather than matte

i've put grover buttons (GRO-1020E) on Taylor branded ping tuners, but the
buttons were made by grover, rather than a company that just sells buttons -
the gotoh contour buttons are being copied, probably because they're rather popular
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-6-pcs-Set-of-3R-3L-Tuning-Keys-Gotoh-Style-Chrome-MINI-Tuners-Guitar-parts-/271514040086?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item3f377f7716 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-6-pcs-Set-of-3R-3L-Tuning-Keys-Gotoh-Style-Chrome-MINI-Tuners-Guitar-parts-/271514040086?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item3f377f7716)
Title: Re: Want to modify my 514ce ltd 2010. Which tuners?
Post by: joshsimpson79 on June 06, 2014, 11:24:13 PM: Well I made a best offer and got them, so I'm not out much if they don't work.

$
Title: Re: Want to modify my 514ce ltd 2010. Which tuners?
Post by: Strumming Fool on June 07, 2014, 03:27:42 PM: Quote from: joshsimpson79 on June 06, 2014, 11:24:13 PM
Well I made a best offer and got them, so I'm not out much if they don't work.

$

Good move - let us know how it works out....
Title: Re: Want to modify my 514ce ltd 2010. Which tuners?
Post by: joshsimpson79 on June 19, 2014, 11:23:09 AM: I'm pleased with the outcome. They fit fine. A nice inexpensive upgrade that matches the back and sides nicely. One with flash and one without.

(http://i59.tinypic.com/2rnivdz.jpg)

(http://i57.tinypic.com/2whe7uw.jpg)
Title: Re: Want to modify my 514ce ltd 2010. Which tuners?
Post by: Strumming Fool on June 19, 2014, 01:48:03 PM: Beautiful! Glad it worked out for you, Josh....
Title: Re: Want to modify my 514ce ltd 2010. Which tuners?
Post by: CodeBlueEMT on June 20, 2014, 01:15:01 AM: Buttons. Now I get it. Those look tasty. 8)
Title: Re: Want to modify my 514ce ltd 2010. Which tuners?
Post by: joshsimpson79 on June 30, 2014, 09:37:51 AM: Quote from: CodeBlueEMT on June 20, 2014, 01:15:01 AM
Buttons. Now I get it. Those look tasty. 8)

Yeah, I was originally thinking new tuners altogether because I was tired of the gold. But I found the buttons cheap, so I figured if they fit I'd try that first and see how that goes.