Andrew they screw onto the end of the shafts and I've checked the tightness of the screws so I think the shafts are different lengths. Having said all that they work well and I'm happy with how they look on this model.
Andrew they screw onto the end of the shafts and I've checked the tightness of the screws so I think the shafts are different lengths. Having said all that they work well and I'm happy with how they look on this model.
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I think they need to be different length as the headstock curves. Looks like the space between the headstock and the tuner buttons is the same on all. Most A's have a straight headstock, not curved like this one.
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Interesting, I suppose Collings might special-order them from Gotoh with different shaft lengths, though I'd find that somewhat surprising. They might have also put a small spacer in the holes in the two end buttons so they don't get pulled in as far by the screws.
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I looked at photos of Collings headstocks online, and I found several that appear to have different lengths like yours, and several that appear to have shafts of the same length. I've worked on a lot of Collings but I'd never noticed that before. I'm sure either one would work fine on your mando, if that's what you're wondering. Gotohs are better than the Elite or Golden Age tuners, IMHO.
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Actually its the top and bottom that are longer shafts needed because of the shape of the headstock. Its fine as is. Its just interesting how its designed.
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"It's comparable to playing a cheese slicer."
--M. Stillion
"Bargain instruments are no bargains if you can't play them"
--J. Garber
Agreed. I need a set for my '27 H4. The second D string tuner is nearly impossible to turn at pitch. Feels like you're going to twist the button off. No one seems to be able to solve that one tuner's problem?
I need a set of tuning machines. Folks in this thread like Grovers 309s. Do people still have a high opinion of them?
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I have Gotohs on my Collings, but I prefer the Grover 309s. They are a bit easier to tune and hold tune beautifully. If you want to change the tuner buttons, it's easier to find replacements for Gotohs, though. It's hard to find ebony or black Grover replacement buttons.
Grover 309's get my vote.
Rubner are making a comeback bid in an attempt to fill the gap between 'budget' and 'deluxe' tuners. Recovering from their fire damage, I am informed that they are on track to release their all new worm-under configured tuners this summer.
Here's a preview from their site (NFI)
https://www.rubnertuners.com/new-page-1
Yes, I noticed that the late Paul Hostetter mentioned them on his site. I'm not sure where you can get them, though.
Andrew Mowry
Mowry Stringed Instruments
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Also visit me on Facebook to see work in progress and other updates.
"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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