Who makes these tuners?

May-02-2006, 3:01pm

Does anyone know who makes these tuners?

**ronlane3** · May-02-2006, 3:31pm

If that is a new Gibson, it is the Gibson Grovers and you will have to get them from Gibson. Contact Big Joe, he can give you the information.

May-02-2006, 4:00pm

I have them on an F-5G I just bought, I wondered if these were the new Grovers. I've never seen them before.

**Kevin K** · May-02-2006, 4:27pm

Looks like they would match the James tailpiece nicely...

**Loren Bailey** · May-02-2006, 5:07pm

When did Gibson first start using these particular tuners?

Loren

**Jonathan James** · May-02-2006, 8:25pm

I think Gibson started using them about a year ago, if memory serves. They retail for around $175 a set or so...

**Loren Bailey** · May-02-2006, 8:39pm

Thanks, that's what I thought. I like them but one of my buttons started "spinning" and I now need to replace it. I think I have a lead on some black ones.

Apologies for the hijack

Loren

**ronlane3** · May-02-2006, 9:02pm

Loren, did you tighten the screw? It it my understanding that this is a necessary part of the maintanence when they have the screws.

**Loren Bailey** · May-02-2006, 9:28pm

Ron,

I did, as tight as I dared for fear of cracking the button. It appears to be "stripped" on the inside.

Loren

**Kevin K** · May-03-2006, 7:26am

Loren, would the black ones you referred to be ebony?

**Loren Bailey** · May-03-2006, 11:14am

Kevin,

Yes they are.

Loren

**Scotti Adams** · May-04-2006, 5:13pm

I just bought a nickle set from Big Joe from Gibson for $80...this included shipping. I think they are a great tuner.

**Jim Hilburn** · May-04-2006, 5:37pm

Then I wonder why they price the gold F's at $200. Do they have MOP buttons or any other reason to justify the price?

**BigJoe** · May-04-2006, 8:57pm

Yes, Jim. The MOP buttons and the plating make it far more expensive. We are currently out of stock on the tuners but hope to have some in very soon. Thank you.

**Loren Bailey** · May-04-2006, 9:49pm

Joe,

Do you guys carry spare buttons (ebony or otherwise)?

Loren

May-04-2006, 10:15pm

OK, to answer to the original question, are these tuners in fact the new Grovers?

**Jerry Byers** · May-04-2006, 10:29pm

Yes. I have a pair on my new Fern.

May-05-2006, 7:24am

Cool.

**Big Joe** · May-05-2006, 9:43am

Yes, they are Grovers (Gibsons). I do not have any buttons at the current time, Loren. They only make the plastic and pearl ones and they did not provide extras to us. I am trying to get some extras and will let you know as soon as I recieve some. Thank you.

**Loren Bailey** · May-05-2006, 7:00pm

Thanks Joe.

Loren

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