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Topic: Tuner button replacement - add a bit of flair |
Brandon Schafer
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Indiana, USA
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Posted 22 Nov 2020 9:41 am |
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For those out there with the desire to tinker for the sake of tinkering...
Since I have a Mullen with exotic faux red dragon bamboo and pearl inlay, I installed these pearl tuner buttons to add to the look. Of course, they’re not everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s neat to think that there are small details you can change that really affect how your guitar looks. Cheers!
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Ian Rae
From:
Redditch, England
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Posted 22 Nov 2020 10:02 am
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Not my cup of tea, but then neither is pink. Have to admit they look good together, though.
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Brandon Schafer
From:
Indiana, USA
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Posted 22 Nov 2020 10:17 am
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| Not my cup of tea, but then neither is pink. Have to admit they look good together, though. |
Thank you! That’s the best I could hope for. I have no designs to do this to any other steel guitar (or Spanish guitar, for that matter). But, I felt like this particular instrument called for it. It’s a polarizing finish to start with, so I thought I’d go “all in” with it.
I’m sure ebony buttons would look classy on the right steel. |
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Andrew Goulet
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Posted 22 Nov 2020 5:21 pm
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That looks classy!
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Dave Hopping
From:
Aurora, Colorado
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Posted 22 Nov 2020 8:54 pm
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Hmmm...… those pearl buttons would go just as nicely with blue! 
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Rich Upright
From:
Florida, USA
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Posted 23 Nov 2020 1:45 am
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Looks awesome! Where did you get them?
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Brandon Schafer
From:
Indiana, USA
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Posted 23 Nov 2020 6:54 am
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Andrew - Thank you very much!
Dave - You're right. It would compliment the blue nicely. I like that formica pattern and color!
Rich - Thanks a lot! I found them at allparts.com. |
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Lee Baucum
From:
McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Posted 23 Nov 2020 10:10 am
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| I seem to remember seeing something similar on MSA guitars, back in the 1970s. |
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Larry Bressington
From:
Nebraska
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Posted 23 Nov 2020 10:28 am
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Brandon, that is DDG...(drop dead gorgeous)
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Brandon Schafer
From:
Indiana, USA
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Posted 25 Nov 2020 6:19 am
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Thanks, Larry! 
When I first put them on, I wasn't 100% sure about my choice. But, after a few days, it really grew on me. I'm definitely keeping them on there! |
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Jim Bloomfield
From:
Colorado, USA
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Posted 25 Nov 2020 8:23 am
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| Looks great. I think I remember when this steel was for sale, I wrestled with the notion of buying it myself. I never thought of the color as polarizing (or pink). I guess it reminded me of an old barn wood look. |
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Brandon Schafer
From:
Indiana, USA
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Posted 25 Nov 2020 8:58 am
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Thanks, Jim! I'm lucky I ended up with it. I was drawn to it because I thought it was unique.
Regardless of its appearance, it's the best guitar with a modern undercarriage I've ever owned. Plays great, easy to keep in tune, and better tone than I'd even hoped for. |
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