$25 for Grover tuners? Looks like a steal. And they look different than your standard Grover tuner.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AUTHENTIC-GR...3D182493119896
$25 for Grover tuners? Looks like a steal. And they look different than your standard Grover tuner.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AUTHENTIC-GR...3D182493119896
Isabel Mandolins
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That is a good deal. I just bought a set of 309N for $50 and thought I was doing well.
It's a better deal than you think. Those are Gibson Grover A style tuners. I was under the impression that only Gibson could sell them. I've never seen an A style set. I just bought a set just to have them.
Let me rephrase that, those appear to be Gibson Grover tuners. Here is a picture of the F style tuners and the A style tuners that are for sale. They look to be the same.
"It's comparable to playing a cheese slicer."
--M. Stillion
"Bargain instruments are no bargains if you can't play them"
--J. Garber
I really like the satin finish. I picked up a set for my JBovier A5-T.
If they are like the F models and I think they are, they are really decent tuners. They work well and they look good. They had 7 sets left last night, only 1 now and I suspect that will be gone shortly.
"It's comparable to playing a cheese slicer."
--M. Stillion
"Bargain instruments are no bargains if you can't play them"
--J. Garber
I bought a $25 ebay set months ago, the shiny gold color to match my resonator cover; they were genuine Grovers with a great quality feel and look.
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Once the cafe 'advertises' a deal in an off-hand thread, demand skyrockets. Wonder how long they'll hold that price?
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I just bought a set, for that amount they will be nice to have laying around. Said 10 left, 13 sold. Free shipping, that is less than dealer prices.
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Ya I hope I didn't steer yall wrong. Seemed too good to be true.
Isabel Mandolins
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From a little research I did on these, the ones on EBay are Model 308N. They were replaced by the 309N. The screw on the side of each gear will let you adjust the tension where the screw on the side of the 309 will not. Some writers thought the 308's were better tuners.
Here's the comparison-
http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/sh...rs-from-Grover
Pava Player A5
2003 Martin UMGF #24 00-18VS
I don't think these are the normal Grover A's, I still think these are the models made for Gibson. I'll know when they arrive, I have a set to compare them to. These have the same slot headed screws that the Gibson Grover F styles have, I'm seeing Phillips heads on the stuff being sold to consumers. They also appear to have the slotted button screw that the Gibson Grovers have.
"It's comparable to playing a cheese slicer."
--M. Stillion
"Bargain instruments are no bargains if you can't play them"
--J. Garber
Well, I offered $20 and he countered with $22. So $22 shipped and I now have a set headed my way too. I would love for these to be a drop-in fit on my Pava. I love the Satin finish and will look good with my brushed James tailpiece I have.
Pava Player A5
2003 Martin UMGF #24 00-18VS
I just wish he had the F style.
"It's comparable to playing a cheese slicer."
--M. Stillion
"Bargain instruments are no bargains if you can't play them"
--J. Garber
I was close to buying two when I bought the set I bought. I don't even have a mandolin to put them on
"It's comparable to playing a cheese slicer."
--M. Stillion
"Bargain instruments are no bargains if you can't play them"
--J. Garber
OK, the ad has changed. You heard it here first folks.
THESE BEAUTIFUL SATIN NICKEL FINISH MANDOLIN GEARS WERE MANUFACTURED FOR A WELL KNOWN MAKER.
WE PURCHASED THEIR LEFT OVER INVENTORY AND ARE OFFERING THIS TREMENDOUS BLOWOUT PRICE OF $ 25.00 INCLUDING SHIPPING.
THEY INCLUDE ALL MOUNTING HARDWARE AND THE USUAL GROVER LIFETIME WARRANTY.
"It's comparable to playing a cheese slicer."
--M. Stillion
"Bargain instruments are no bargains if you can't play them"
--J. Garber
I bought 2 sets just because....
Hughes F-5 #1
Hughes A model #1
1922 Gibson A-2
1958 Gibson A-5
"It's comparable to playing a cheese slicer."
--M. Stillion
"Bargain instruments are no bargains if you can't play them"
--J. Garber
The ad always said it was made for a well known maker. Likely Gibson.
Isabel Mandolins
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Arche...50923841658006
I never saw that and it shouldn't even have been a question. They are Gibson Grovers.
I wonder if he got them from Gibson or Grover?
"It's comparable to playing a cheese slicer."
--M. Stillion
"Bargain instruments are no bargains if you can't play them"
--J. Garber
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