Tuners for 1952 Gibson LG-1

[Ian Davlin The Looth Group]

Kluson style ?

[KT Vandyke Froglevelguitarshop]

Yessir.

[Ian Davlin The Looth Group]

Man, not to denigrate your project, but I think vintage replacements for those might be more expensive than is worth strapping on there and also probably just as funky. Have you considered relicing some modern tuners ?

[KT Vandyke Froglevelguitarshop]

Yeah I’m not too worried about keeping it “authentic”. It’s a new addition to the family, so I’m more concerned with compatibility and aesthetic. Also not breaking the bank would be nice, so anything around the $80-$125 dollar range would be great.

[Nicola Casadei]

Changed the same tuners on a ES125T from 1962. Used this Kluson from Stewmac https://www.stewmac.com/parts-and-hardware/tuning-machines/solid-peghead-guitar-tuning-machines/kluson-3-on-plate-deluxe-series-tuners/?variationCode=5179-N

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Kluson 3-On-Plate Deluxe Series Tuners - StewMac

Kluson's improved repilca plate-mounted 3 per side tuning machine set with 15:1 gear ratio for more stable and accurate tuning.

[Doug Grainger Custom Fretted Instruments]

Are the gears worn out,or can you just replace the knobs?

[KT Vandyke Froglevelguitarshop]

Yeah they’re toast. Functioning, but barely. Just going to replace them at this point, and save the originals.

[Ian Davlin The Looth Group]

I’ve had good luck doing quick aging on nickel parts with Ferric Chloride Copper Etchant. It is used for pc board etching. It works very quickly so you’ll really want to apply it sparingly with a q-tip. (I also feel it necessary to point out the the bottle has a prominent skull and cross bones and DANGER warning so take appropriate measures.)

[Ian Davlin The Looth Group]

I just chatted with Joel Wilkens on this subject and he recommends cutting it 50/50 with water. He still recommends against drinking it.

[Ian Davlin The Looth Group]

Those both sound like sound advice.