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Topic: Tuner mounting piece for 40's Gibson CG |
John Rosett
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Missoula, MT
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Posted 17 Aug 2020 12:58 pm |
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I'm looking for the metal part that holds the tuners for a 40's Gibson Console Grande. Treble side, 4 tuners, although I think that either side would work. I plan on converting the 7 string neck to 8 string. Thanks!
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Clyde Mattocks
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Kinston, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 17 Aug 2020 8:35 pm
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I'm guessing it's going to be hard to find. Someone with machine experience (and equipment) could fashion one out of bar stock, mill out the center and paint with crinkle paint from the auto parts store.
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Bill Sinclair
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Waynesboro, PA, USA
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Posted 18 Aug 2020 5:58 am
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It looks like RAM Guitars has something similar machined for their consoles:
http://www.ramguitars.com/RAM_Guitars/NeoGrande_files/RAMNeoGrandeHead.png
Might be larger dimensions though, and you sure don't want to do any visible routing on that rare and beautiful guitar. Not saying that you shouldn't do this mod if you require it, just do your best to make it fully reversible.
I thought about offering a trade for my '51 D8 Console Grande since I'm only using 7 strings on the outside neck anyway but at this point, I've bonded with it. You sure you need 8 strings up there?
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John Rosett
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Missoula, MT
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Posted 18 Aug 2020 9:47 am
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Bill-Thanks for the suggestion on the Ram guitar. I sent them an email. Rest assured, I have no intention of doing any routing on that old guitar. If I can't do it so that it could be put back to original, I won't do it.
Before I had this guitar, I had a D8 that I had an E7 tuning on the outside neck. I really need 8 strings for it to lay out like I want.
What 7 string tuning are you using on yours?
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John Rosett
From:
Missoula, MT
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Posted 22 Oct 2021 12:55 pm
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I thought I'd bump this up once before having a piece made. Here's some pictures of the part I need:
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David Rattray
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Ontario, Canada
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Posted 23 Oct 2021 3:36 am Gibson Part
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| John you can use the one you have take them both out find a good machine shop and have them drill the seven string 3 hole flipped around into a four hole to match then they can drill the machine screw thread holes...a new tuner from your choice of supplier ...the one thing in your favour is that there is lots of room for your new ( 4 hole to be drilled )...best ...David.. |
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David Rattray
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Ontario, Canada
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Posted 23 Oct 2021 3:54 am More to it...
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| John you also will have to make a new nut and a bridge..any machine shop worth their salt should have you up and running ...there is always more to it than first thought...best David... |
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David Rattray
From:
Ontario, Canada
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Posted 23 Oct 2021 4:47 am My old 48
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John Rosett
From:
Missoula, MT
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Posted 23 Oct 2021 8:15 am Re: More to it...
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| David Rattray wrote: |
| John you also will have to make a new nut and a bridge..any machine shop worth their salt should have you up and running ...there is always more to it than first thought...best David... |
Thanks David. I've been collecting parts for a while, and I have pretty much everything I need now-bridge, nut, even a pickup(I have to get it rewound). I had assumed that I would just have to drill another hole in the 3 tuner pan, but the holes are differently spaced. Your idea to flip it around is one that I hadn't considered, and sounds like a great idea. I'll pull that one and check it out later today.
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Jerry Dragon
From:
Gate City Va.
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Posted 24 Oct 2021 5:23 am
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I have been a machinist for over fifty years and I can tell you machines shops are not cheap. I have a buddy who can make parts. I used to but am now retired and don't have access to the machines. I did take a three day part time job but they don't let the employees use the machines.
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Tommy Wayne
From:
Nevada, USA
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Posted 24 Oct 2021 11:23 am Hey John
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| I think I have one |
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John Rosett
From:
Missoula, MT
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Posted 24 Oct 2021 11:33 am Re: Hey John
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| Tommy Wayne wrote: |
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Hey Tommy! Let me know. Thanks!
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