Best and Smoothest Tuners

[Stuball48]

Have had several high-end guitars but the smoothest and best I have used to this point are the Guild closed back tuners on a 1983 G45 I got from Richard P.
All six turn and tune like a hot knife through buttah. I realize six more just like them from same time period may not be as smooth but these are. Who made these tuners for Guild in 1983?

 

[jp]

I think that this model had Schaller M-6 machine heads. The later G45 models had Grovers.

 

[Stuball48]

Thanks JP for information. I did not find anything in my research. I sure like these!

 

[SFIV1967]

Are we talking about this type with the script logo? I believe they are neither Schaller nor Ping made. Don't know if Hans disclosed the manufacturer yet.

Ralf

 

[twocorgis]

Are we talking about this type with the script logo? I believe they are neither Schaller nor Ping made. Don't know if Hans disclosed the manufacturer yet.

Ralf

I remember Mark Dronge telling me at an LMG that Guild never used Schaller tuners, because of a longtime dislike of them that his father had. Hans might be able to expound on that.

 

[SFIV1967]

...Guild never used Schaller tuners...

That statement seems to be incorrect. See Hans book page 40. Those are the at least two different Schaller made tuners I believe:

Ralf

 

[hansmoust]

Are we talking about this type with the script logo? I believe they are neither Schaller nor Ping made. Don't know if Hans disclosed the manufacturer yet.

Ralf

I did so I'm waiting to see who was paying attention!

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
www.guitarsgalore.nl

 

[Stuball48]

Mine on the G45 are the smaller written ones like in attachment not the larger block type.

 

[SFIV1967]

I did so I'm waiting to see who was paying attention!

Thanks Hans...it obviously wasn't me paying attention...still can't find the answer.
Ralf

 

[jp]

See Hans book page 40. Those are the at least two different Schaller made tuners I believe:

Ralf

That's where I got my info. I also saw G45s out in the web from the 90s with Grovers.