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The Monels are smaller-gauge on the A-string then my previous set, which were D’Addario Nickel Bronze Medium Heavy. This may be what I’m hearing. Checking each string individually it does seem to be...

Plain steel according to the web site. I’m using the medium plus set.

I have a 2004 F9 and the Monels give me a sweetness on the A & E strings that I haven't been able to get with anything else. This have come at the expense of volume, but it is worth it to me.

I noticed the smaller-size buttons on an EBay ad for some A-style Grover’s. Took a chance for $50 and got lucky! They fit perfectly on my ‘04 F-9.

Same problem. I'm one of the users MikeEdgerton mentioned.I found a set of old A-Grovers on eBay for $50. The buttons fit and so did the screws and they look like exact replacements. I will keep a...

Correct. A single button, which I can probably learn to live with for now. Looks like the only tuners that will fit on the headstock without hanging over the edge are the Waverley. Grovers have big...

Thanks for the education, gentlemen; and for making my first experience with posting on the forum a good one. I will explore my options with the tuners.

Thanks for all the info. One last question: If I can find some Grover 308 tuners, will the buttons on it work?

That was going to be my next question, thanks! Talked with Frank Ford at Gryphon today and he recommended new tuners as well. If it would require drilling new holes, I don't think I'm up for that.

Thank you! That's what I suspected. I appreciate your knowledge and assistance.

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It has flat-head screws. The buttons look like Grover but smaller. Still trying to put a picture up

Thanks. First time posting so I'm working on attaching a pick.

Hi all!
I have a 2004 Gibson F9 with a missing pearloid tuner button. Anyone know where I can get a replacement?

Much appreciated