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Topic: Tuning Keys |
Ron Wendler
From:
Southern Minnesota, USA
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Posted 2 Mar 2024 11:46 am |
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I see many offerings for tuning keys and priced quite low. They are looked down upon because of the quality. Are there better ones that won't break the bank? I'm building a 6 string pedal a bit at a time.
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Doug Earnest
From:
Branson, MO USA
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Posted 5 Mar 2024 4:51 pm
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| Tuning keys are no place to save money. There are only six of them. Buy the best that will fit. |
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Javier Schulenburg
From:
Austria
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Posted 6 Mar 2024 5:55 am
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I've used Kluson MS33C/MG33C Tuners with great success in my last (non pedal) builds and am planning to use them in my current pedal steel build, I have not had any problems with them so far, they go for 30€ per set on Thomann EU, the 10€ price difference compared to the cheaper alternatives is absolutely worth it!
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Bobby D. Jones
From:
West Virginia, USA
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Posted 8 Mar 2024 10:14 pm
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| Most cheaper priced keys have a low mechanical ratio. Like a 1X8, or 1X10 ratio. Higher priced keys usually have a higher ratio like 1X14 and some 1X18. The higher ratio of gearing is better for quicker more accurate tuning on Steel and pedal steel guitars. |
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