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    Default looking for accurate replacement 1920's press-in tuner bushings

    I am restoring a 1927 Gibson A1 which is missing most of its bushings. The "1920's style" bushings which Stew Mac sells are significantly wider in diameter, and I don't want to resort to drilling out the holes unless absolutely necessary. So, for the sake of an old snakehead, is there anyone who sells accurate reproductions for 0.275" diameter holes?
    thanks in advance,
    Robert


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    Default Re: looking for accurate replacement 1920's press-in tuner bushin

    No production replicas that I know of. "Mandolin tuner" in synonymous with "frustration".
    Do you know any reapair persons who have been in the business for a long time? Perhaps their "tuner graveyard" could turn up a few replacements. I had the good fortune of getting a large part of a repairman's tuner graveyard when he got out of the business after 40 years. Where are you located and what is the exact size you need?

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    Default Re: looking for accurate replacement 1920's press-in tuner bushin

    Quote Originally Posted by sunburst View Post
    "Mandolin tuner" is synonymous with "frustration".
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    Default Re: looking for accurate replacement 1920's press-in tuner bushin

    Quote Originally Posted by sunburst View Post
    No production replicas that I know of. "Mandolin tuner" in synonymous with "frustration".
    Do you know any reapair persons who have been in the business for a long time? Perhaps their "tuner graveyard" could turn up a few replacements. I had the good fortune of getting a large part of a repairman's tuner graveyard when he got out of the business after 40 years. Where are you located and what is the exact size you need?
    Thanks Sunburst,

    The dimension that matters most is the o.d. being 0.275" or close. The winding post measures 0.220" in diameter, so the hole must be at least that wide. I have one of the original press-in bushings, so I'm looking for seven more.

    Thanks for taking the time to pick through your stash. If you have the right ones, you can pretty much name your price. I'm in California.

    thanks again!

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    Default Re: looking for accurate replacement 1920's press-in tuner bushin

    I'll try to remember to tale a look when I get a chance (might be a little while) with caliper in hand...

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    Default Re: looking for accurate replacement 1920's press-in tuner bushin

    This appears to likely be what you're seeking:
    eBay Item No. 160800611665 .

    This particular listing happens to now have recently ended; but the Seller is still active on eBay --meaning that these vintage tuning machine bushings are very likely listed again under a different item number.
    For use of eBay's search engine, the listing's title was:
    " .253" Nickel Tuner Bushings Vintage Kay harmony Gibson ".

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    Default Re: Accurate replacement 1920's press-in tuner bushings

    I think this may be what you seek from Stew-Mac

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