Frank’s Crank or??

[chillmonroe]

Looking for a high quality string winder for mandolin and hoping for suggestions. A Frank’s Crank would be amazing but apparently he hasn’t been making them for some time. Is there anything out there that’s somewhat on par or equivalent? Thanks.

[Tiderider]

Waverly Anniversary String Winders seem to be nice, they are kind of pricey.

[cayuga red]

Worth every penny. Made by Waverly so you know they’re good.

[TheMandoKit]

I have the Waverly winder in ebony, and have used it a couple of times. Works well. I got it at a sale price from StewMac, but it was still pricey.

There are probably others similar to the Waverly available if you do some searching.

There are also a number of sources for all-wood winders, several of which show up in the Classifieds from time to time. Dudenbostel and Wildwood are two names that come to mind. Have not tried either one, so I can't say anything other than I've seen them here.

Good luck.

[j. condino]

Nicolo Alessi also makes beautifully machines string winders that actually have bearings inside them and are so smooth you feel like you are driving a nice old Ferrarri.

[Cheryl Watson]

I have two of Lynn Dudenbostel's winders: One for guitar (maple) and one for mandolin (cherry). Lynn usually puts an ad up in the classifieds a few times a year and hopefully, he will soon list a few for holiday gifts. They are the best winders I have ever had or could ever hope for. Next best thing to owning a Dudenbostel mandolin or guitar

[darylcrisp]

i have two of the Dudenbostel winders and they fit and work excellent. an extra "benefit" to them is that you can act casual and claim you have a Dudenbostel at home, then make a slow hasty exit so nobody starts asking questions.

i have a couple of these from MusicNomad and they fit and work excellent as well. they are made of a "rubber like" feeling material and will not marr or damage anything in the event you bang it into your instrument. has a bearing in the handle so it works very smooth.
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...rip-peg-winder

https://www.musicnomadcare.com/Produ...IP-Peg-Winder/

[Bren]

I like the Music Nomads one the best.
Other winders annoyingly bump into the other buttons.