Gotoh 510's For a 614e

[Minnesotaman]

Today I ordered nickel Gotoh 510's for my 614e. Are these easy enough to change myself or would it be best to have it done by my guitar tech?

[Strumming Fool]

It really depends on how handy you are. I took mine to my local tech to install.  No fuss - no muss....there is an inner shafts that will be installed in the holes vacated by your current tuners. I personally didn't want to mess with it.
 

[Minnesotaman]

It looks straight forward and I have upgraded tuners on 3 strats and these look like they would be about the same. Then again, I paid almost twice what I paid for two American standard strats, so maybe I'll take it to my tech. Thanks.

[Eb711]

Hello can i chip in ? Is there any real benefit over the original tuners if u install the Gotoh 510 ? Better sustain or tuning stability .
My 512 came with Taylor stamped logo tuners and i find them real stable .

[Strumming Fool]

There's a higher gear ratio on the 510s. So your tuning would be more precise. If you're happy with current performance, there's no need for a change. Some prefer the look of the 510s over standard tuners...

[Minnesotaman]

The gear ratio on the Gotohs is 21:1, but I changed them because I like the look.

[RickG1]

Thanks for that information, as I was also wondering if there was any perceptible difference in tone or sustain. Was thinking maybe more mass at the headstock might change things a tidbit but the increased control over tuning is what I am looking for. The stock tuners are very good and do not slip or bind....so just a preference thing and not a quality thing in my case.