CAUTION when using these NEW Waverly F-Style tuners.
The ** base metal ** is softer and < thinner > than what was
produced 15 years ago.
(Probably now also made in China).
I wanted to replace my OLD set on my 2004-2005 Master Model.
I feel they do not properly stay in tune.
(it might just be a issue with the nut slots)
I requested a new ** replacement set ** of tuners from Stew Mac.
They are GREAT at StewMac....no problem.
They sent me out a brand new replacement set at ** NO CHARGE **.
I installed them OK...but, when tightening down the mounting screws...
the mounting base would < flex > causing the tuner shafts to rub inside the bushings.
Loosening the mounting screws---> fixed the problem (no rubbing).
Tightening the mounting screws---> 1 or 2 tuners would rub inside the bushings.
Then...I took a measurement (using expensive micrometers):
ORIGINAL F-5 WAVERLYS - .079" base metal thickness
NEW F-5 WAVERLYS - .062 base metal thinkness
The ** base metal ** FLEXES when the mounting screws are tightened down.
Causing the tuner shafts to rub inside the bushings.
2 tuners are OK....and, 2 tuners TOO TIGHT...and would RUB inside the bushing.
LOOSEN all the screws...everything turns OK.
TIGHTEN all the screws....1 or 2 tuners TOO TIGHT (rubbing).
So....I am sending the NEW *REPLACEMENT SET* back to Stew Mac.
I'll stay with the ORIGINAL set that came with the mandolin.
It might just be time for a new NUT.
** ANY COMMENTS OR IDEAS ? **
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