Waverlys

Jun-18-2004, 1:30pm

So what is it about waverlys that people love so much? I personally do love them, just curious as to what other people have to say about this.

Jun-21-2004, 3:38pm

Why doesnt anyone have anything to say about this? Does the price scare ya?hmmmmm?

**ourgang** · Jun-21-2004, 4:19pm

I'm kind of curious too, is there really $450 difference between the Waverley's and Schaller's??

**JimW** · Jun-21-2004, 4:28pm

I can't really answer the question as to if the Waverly's are $450.00 better. I really think it's about having what is perceived to be the best money can buy. They look very vintage and when installed correctly, are smoother than anything else. I ordered a custom mandolin about a month ago and I could've saved ~400 bucks, but I wanted the best, or what is thought to be the best, tuners on it. So, I opted to go for the Waverly's. Again, I don't know if they're $450.00 better though. I'll relate this to the analogy of the Mercedes and Yugo. They both will get you there, but..., well, you know the rest.

Jim Watts

**BigJoe** · Jun-21-2004, 6:08pm

The Waverly's are pretty good. I prefer the new Grovers we use on our new mandolins. They are not available anywhere else. I like the vintage look, the tighter tuning and the decreased weight. Are they worth three hundred more? Not in my book, but we do use the Waverly's on the MM's anyway.

**goose 2** · Jun-22-2004, 11:19pm

Big Joe,

What is the difference in weight between the Waverlys and new Grovers. Does this weight difference change the sound of the mandolin?

**Mando Medic** · Jun-22-2004, 11:31pm

Big Joe, I disagree. I just got a Fern Varnish from you guys and several of these tuners are giving me fits. The price difference between the Waverly and Grover is significant, but how can you possibly compare the tuners. Not even in the same league. They haven't been around long enough to see service issues, butI have one. Sorry, but true. Kenc

**BluegrassPhilfromFrance** · Jun-23-2004, 12:40am

They look great and work perfectly on my 1982 Monteleone Grand Artist mandolin ! #

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Jun-23-2004, 6:49pm

Your montleone would still look good even if the tuners were Mcdonalds french fries with chicken nuggets for tuning pegs. I am envy.

**Luthier Vandross** · Jun-27-2004, 7:28pm

We use Waverlys, the bronze gears are true artwork.

M

**Jerry Byers** · May-02-2006, 6:17am

Originally Posted by (goose 2 @ June 23 2004, 00:19)

What is the difference in weight between the Waverlys and new Grovers. Does this weight difference change the sound of the mandolin?

Don't mean to bring up an old topic, but I kept hearing about how heavy a set of Waverly's were compared to other tuners. Had a chance to compare a set of Waverly's to Gibson Grovers last night.

Gibson Grovers - 150 grams
Waverly - 170 grams

Each set had the same type of pearl button. For reference, an average #2 pencil is 5 grams, so the Waverly's is like strapping on 4 pencils to the peghead.

Also, the Waverly's, while just slightly shorter, actually have a longer screw spacing. Over the entire length, the spacing increasing about 1/8". The top screw needs to be redrilled.

**mandomick** · May-02-2006, 7:53am

You get what you pay for.

**ronlane3** · May-02-2006, 9:44am

Originally Posted by (mandomick @ May 02 2006, 08:53)

You get what you pay for.

That is true to a point. But at a certain point it gets out of hand. Example: I can drive from here to Nashville to pick up a new MM, in either a vette or a Ferrari. Is there any difference? Not really, I still can get there fast in either, and look good doing it. The question is is the Ferrari worth the extra money.