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    Default Kluson split-shaft tuners for mandolin

    I just put a set of Kluson-style split-shaft tuners(NOS from a Mando-Strat) on my electric mandola, and now I wish that they made them for 8 string mandolin. I've seen these tuners for guitar in both 6 in line and three on a side, but I don't think that they were ever made for mandolin. It's too bad that the new Kluson Supreme tuners aren't made with the "Safeti-post".
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    Default Re: Kluson split-shaft tuners for mandolin

    Quote Originally Posted by John Rosett View Post
    I just put a set of Kluson-style split-shaft tuners(NOS from a Mando-Strat) on my electric mandola, and now I wish that they made them for 8 string mandolin. I've seen these tuners for guitar in both 6 in line and three on a side, but I don't think that they were ever made for mandolin. It's too bad that the new Kluson Supreme tuners aren't made with the "Safeti-post".
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    Very cool. I loved split shafts on my first Fender guitar, although not necessarily the Kluson gears. Bass guitars have them, but I think they lost some popularity by being fragile in the small guitar size. A good bump against a mic stand could break off a half shaft.

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    Default Re: Kluson split-shaft tuners for mandolin

    You should be able to buy individual tuners to complete a set. Be aware they probably are heavier than the existing tuners which could cause neck dive.

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