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Topic: Sperzel tuning machines to Grover? |
Karl Nutt
From:
Fayette City, PA U.S.A.
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Posted 18 Mar 2018 8:31 pm |
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| Does anybody know if the stock Sperzel tuning machines on my early D-10 Zum can be replaced with Grover 210C tuners? I was hoping for a direct fit? |
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 18 Mar 2018 8:37 pm
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Hi Karl. I asked this same question here a few years ago. According to Carter expert John Fabian, probably the keyhead would have to be modified.
I subsequently sold the guitar and did not pursue the issue further. Perhaps someone else has.
Here's a link to the discussion from 2008: https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=135791&highlight=sperzel |
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Tony Prior
From:
Charlotte NC
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Posted 19 Mar 2018 7:22 am
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NO, the Grover 210s have a smaller shaft diameter than the Sperzels . The key head shaft HOLE is too big. Been here done this...
You can check the dimensions of each on the specific websites.
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John Billings
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 19 Mar 2018 6:31 pm
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Sperzel tuners are great! Why do you want to change them?
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Karl Nutt
From:
Fayette City, PA U.S.A.
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Posted 19 Mar 2018 8:44 pm
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Thanks Tony and Jerry! John, the tuners are very stiff. I had the same tuners on an MSA Classic SS that I bought new, and I didn't like them then for the same reason. However, it looks like I'm going to have to live with them! Thanks again guys!  |
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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