Tuner Problem

[fergi]

I've got a late 70's D25 that is starting to have problems with the low E tuner. Sometimes it sticks and won't turn either direction. Are there replacement tuners that match the stock guild tuners or will I have to replace them all. I could replace them all and store the others in case I ever want to sell the guitar. Anyone know of a high quality set that would fit a D25?

John

 

[dreadnut]

fergi: try lubricating the tuner gears with a drop of vegetable oil (I assume you have the standard issue open tuners) There is also an adjustment screw on the tuners for loosening and tightening. I'd suggest trying this before changing out tuners. Good luck!

 

[fergi]

Thanks Dreadnut.

As I recall the gears are not exposed but I'll try to get some lube in there.

Why Vegetable oil?

John

 

[taabru45]

I wouldn't use vegie oil, It can turn sticky and rancid, My luthier said a drop of mineral oil is good. Steffan

 

[coastie99]

Vege oil is OK ......... DON'T use Olive Oil. That will go rancid.

 

[plaidseason]

I'd recommend some kind of bicycle lubricant - it won't spoil, it won't gum up and it won't attract dirt.

-Chris

 

[coastie99]

Don't think that I would use vege oil in any event.

I'd use ........... SNIBBO

Probably hard to come by in the U.S. JerryR could probably find some.

 

[taabru45]

Yep Coastie, veggie oil has other practical uses.......oh, and you can use it for cooking too. :lol: :lol: Steffan

 

[dreadnut]

Oh, I figured you had open tuners on that D-25.

 

[JerryR]

Don't think that I would use vege oil in any event.

I'd use ........... SNIBBO

Probably hard to come by in the U.S. JerryR could probably find some.

Sorry Gary - I think SNIBBO is an Antipodean thing (like vegemite) - don't see it round our way :mrgreen:

 

[coastie99]

Don't think that I would use vege oil in any event.

I'd use ........... SNIBBO

Probably hard to come by in the U.S. JerryR could probably find some.

Sorry Gary - I think SNIBBO is an Antipodean thing (like vegemite) - don't see it round our way :mrgreen:

I wish that I could remember the ( English ) comedy in which Snibbo was featured. I have the strongest feeling that the bloke who played Captain Peacock in " Are You Being Served " extolled its virtues.

Can't find it on Google, unfortunately !

 

[coastie99]

Got it !!!

The World Of Beachcomber.

 

[coastie99]

Spike Milligan!

Sewing machine oil is a good alternative too.

Good on ya Littlesongs !!

All the tapes sadly erased "to save money" according to Wikipedia. What an awful tragedy ...... Spike at his lunatic best !!

 

[spiderman]

Have not seen many Spike Milligan episodes, but he did a fabulous one on The Muppet Show. He and Zero Mostel were the best at interacting with the Muppet gang, just as if they were Muppets themselves.

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