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    Default Strange tuning machines

    Any information on these tuning machines?

    I've never seen those before

    (sorry, upload is still not working)

    https://www.dba.dk/mandolin-ukendt-u...77/billeder/2/

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    Default Re: Strange tuning machines

    There is at least one more thread about these tuners here someplace. I'll see if I can find it.
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    Default Re: Strange tuning machines

    For posterity:
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    Default Re: Strange tuning machines

    Take a look at this thread. In 2007 a member even uploaded this.
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    Default Re: Strange tuning machines

    Quote Originally Posted by MikeEdgerton View Post
    For posterity:
    Thank You , did you upload directly or link to another page?

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    Default Re: Strange tuning machines

    So a German, Richter invented them in 1922 and there is a braking system incorporated to compensate for the missing gearing.

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    Default Re: Strange tuning machines

    Quote Originally Posted by poul hansen View Post
    Thank You , did you upload directly or link to another page?
    You have to capture the image and upload it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by poul hansen View Post
    So a German, Richter invented them in 1922 and there is a braking system incorporated to compensate for the missing gearing.
    Think of it like Beta vs VHS. Somebody's idea doesn't become the standard
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    Default Re: Strange tuning machines

    They look like a solution looking for a problem to me!

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