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Jay Fagerlie


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Lotus, California, USA
Post  Posted 5 Feb 2011 10:52 am    
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Hi everybody,
So I am finally getting around to going through my Maggie T-8
Here's a pic:

For the most part it is just a cleaning project....
One question: The Kluson tuners are tight and sticky. How do I clean/lube them to make them turn more freely?
Anybody know?

Thanks

Jay
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chris ivey


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california (deceased)
Post  Posted 5 Feb 2011 6:26 pm    
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one triple maggie to the top.....
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Brad Bechtel


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San Francisco, CA
Post  Posted 6 Feb 2011 10:35 am    
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Here are some discusssions on other boards that may be helpful:
http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/vintage-les-pauls/76353-vintage-kluson-tuners-maint.html
http://www.acousticguitar.com/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=12;t=003709

One common lubricant is a very small amount of Vaseline petroleum jelly.
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Jay Fagerlie


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Lotus, California, USA
Post  Posted 6 Feb 2011 11:59 am    
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Thanks Brad
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Jay Fagerlie


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Lotus, California, USA
Post  Posted 7 Feb 2011 2:13 pm    
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Here's some in process pics....
I just need some strings.....on the way......









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Gerald Cook

 

From:
Lexington, OK USA
Post  Posted 7 Feb 2011 2:48 pm    
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Hey Jay,
I have one of these that my dad picked up for me at a consignment auction for $35.00. It appeared to be in bad condition until I totally dis-assembled it and started cleaning it up. He couldn't believe how good it looked when I got through. I have let other steel players (you know, the ones that know what they're doing) play it and all have commented on how good it sounds. I too have some tuners that seem to be a little harder to turn than others but I just left them alone. For the most part they seem to loosen after awhile. One thing I have noticed about mine is that it will stay in tune for a long time. Only problem I've had is deciding what to tune each neck.
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