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Grovers to Gotohs Installed Pics added
« on: June 24, 2017, 12:30:24 AM »
Has anyone changed out their center screw hole Grover tuners for Gotohs?  If so, can you please show pictures of the back of the headstock. I'm really wanting to put Gotohs on my '02 W10 but I'm hoping that they'll completely cover the spot where the Grovers were and not have a lot of marks you can see.
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Re: Grovers to Gotohs
« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2017, 06:51:01 AM »
You can get Gotoh 510s with a center mount just like the Grovers.  LMI has them in silver or gold.  I got the silver for two of my old Taylor's - perfect fit - no exposed screw holes.
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Re: Grovers to Gotohs
« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2017, 10:01:39 AM »
That's great news!!  Thanks!!
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Re: Grovers to Gotohs
« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2017, 10:25:19 AM »
Sure thing - I posted pics on a thread here after I had done it, but I can't find it.  I'll try to post pics this weekend.
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Re: Grovers to Gotohs
« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2017, 11:35:17 AM »
Quote from: Strumming Fool on June 24, 2017, 10:25:19 AM
Sure thing - I posted pics on a thread here after I had done it, but I can't find it.  I'll try to post pics this weekend.
Thank you!!
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Re: Grovers to Gotohs
« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2017, 04:04:46 PM »
Here you go...



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Re: Grovers to Gotohs
« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2017, 10:43:45 PM »

Those are AWESOME!! I've never seen them with the wood buttons and they're even better looking than the all metal!!!
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Re: Grovers to Gotohs
« Reply #7 on: June 25, 2017, 08:23:06 AM »
Thanks - the wood buttons can also be found on LMI's website. Charis also offers some very nice wood buttons that fit Gotoh 510s.
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Re: Grovers to Gotohs
« Reply #8 on: June 25, 2017, 10:42:41 PM »
I see several guys doing this but I'm not sure why? What is the advantage?
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Re: Grovers to Gotohs
« Reply #9 on: June 26, 2017, 07:22:37 AM »
If you're talking about the tuners, they operate a little more smoothly and accurately while holding pitch a little bit better. Then there is the look, a bit sleeker, less boxy with a retro touch.

If you're talking about the buttons, I like the look and feel of wood, and they won't tarnish or pit like metal buttons can. It's another way to add a personal touch to your guitar.
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Re: Grovers to Gotohs
« Reply #10 on: June 26, 2017, 07:23:22 AM »
Quote from: tenbender on June 25, 2017, 10:42:41 PM
I see several guys doing this but I'm not sure why? What is the advantage?

Most of us who do this change do it for looks, feel, and IMO the GOTOH 510's are a bit more accurate because they are 18:1 (many OEM tuners are 16:1).
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Re: Grovers to Gotohs
« Reply #11 on: June 26, 2017, 12:35:50 PM »
Quote from: tenbender on June 25, 2017, 10:42:41 PM
I see several guys doing this but I'm not sure why? What is the advantage?

For me it's all about the looks!! Being more accurate and higher quality is just an advantage!!
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Re: Grovers to Gotohs
« Reply #12 on: June 30, 2017, 08:16:29 AM »
What wood is the Darker buttons you have there?  Are they LMI and did you need the longer screws?
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Re: Grovers to Gotohs
« Reply #13 on: June 30, 2017, 12:02:08 PM »
Quote from: Strumming Fool on June 25, 2017, 08:23:06 AM
Thanks - the wood buttons can also be found on LMI's website. Charis also offers some very nice wood buttons that fit Gotoh 510s.

Holy cow, those Charis buttons are gorgeous!












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Re: Grovers to Gotohs
« Reply #14 on: June 30, 2017, 12:48:48 PM »
Quote from: Guitarsan on June 30, 2017, 12:02:08 PM
Quote from: Strumming Fool on June 25, 2017, 08:23:06 AM
Thanks - the wood buttons can also be found on LMI's website. Charis also offers some very nice wood buttons that fit Gotoh 510s.

Holy cow, those Charis buttons are gorgeous!



You said it!  And I am going to order a set!  Maybe these?



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