westhemann Posted October 23, 2004 Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 i need a really super light weight set of tuners that still are high quality...any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javacody Posted October 23, 2004 Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 Open backed sperzels with plastic buttons. Locking and light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted October 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 a search didn't turn up much on those...where is a good place to buy those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 Grover mini-tuners did a good job of helping to balance my previously "neck-heavy" guitar. The same solid construction as regular Grovers...just smaller! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skr4ped Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 Check out the thread about Soloway guitars here. There's a link in there somewhere to the open back Sperzels Jim uses. And you all rag on the new guys for not using the search button Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted October 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 Check out the thread about Soloway guitars here. There's a link in there somewhere to the open back Sperzels Jim uses. And you all rag on the new guys for not using the search button actually i searched that thread before i posted this topic...that thread is the reason in the first place that i was thinking of lighter tuners for the neck heavy lp copy i just bought.i also ran a google search and a yahoo search on open back sperzel guitar tuners,but for some reason i get nothing but trash there is no link in that thread to the tuners he uses,although he does name them.i just can't find a place to buy them and i also want other ideas as to what might be an even lighter tuner.so ,even though your point about searching is something that everyone should try first,it is not really applicable in this particular case.understand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javacody Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 Get em here: http://www.tkinstruments.com/id75.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted October 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Tuners/Guitar,...es.html#details what about these?anyone familiar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javacody Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 Those are cool looking! Inexpensive as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted October 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 they are modeled after waverly's...but waverly's are almost $200! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted October 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 well i hope those grovers are as light as they look...i just bought them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javacody Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 Let us know how they work out. I'm thinking about trying them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerryL Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 After looking thru the forum on Virgin Guitar pics I saw this and thought you might be interested. BC Rich Now That would be a lite headstock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeR Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 Well, I am too late, but did you consider LSR tuners? I think they are supposed to be very light, but also very expensive. I dont think it would have suited a Les Paul, but maybe a V or something more 'metal'ish. Good luck with your purchase, Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted October 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 After looking thru the forum on Virgin Guitar pics I saw this and thought you might be interested. BC Rich Now That would be a lite headstock. yeah the new speedloader.i want to put that on some of my guitars in the future,but it is better to do it on a pre built guitar because of the tuner holes you would otherwise have left over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Tuners/Guitar,...es.html#details what about these?anyone familiar? You wont be dissapointed, there good tuners. I installed them in one of my LP's which i later sold... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skr4ped Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 Check out the thread about Soloway guitars here. There's a link in there somewhere to the open back Sperzels Jim uses. And you all rag on the new guys for not using the search button actually i searched that thread before i posted this topic...that thread is the reason in the first place that i was thinking of lighter tuners for the neck heavy lp copy i just bought.i also ran a google search and a yahoo search on open back sperzel guitar tuners,but for some reason i get nothing but trash there is no link in that thread to the tuners he uses,although he does name them.i just can't find a place to buy them and i also want other ideas as to what might be an even lighter tuner.so ,even though your point about searching is something that everyone should try first,it is not really applicable in this particular case.understand? Actually the link is in there. 8th post. http://www.tkinstruments.com/ understand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted October 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 wow,it must really bother you that i found less expensive tuners that look to weigh less than those that you love so much i am the kind of person that does not just buy from the first site that has a set of tuners.i like to shop around and if i can't see a variety of sellers to make sure i am not getting overcharged,i will not buy if you just buy the first thing that gets mentioned ,more power to you.but that is no way to shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowser Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 well, I would also consider that the sperzels are locking, and they look a lot different - IMO more suitable to a more modern looking guitar. You can also get all sorts of colors from http://www.tkinstruments.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javacody Posted October 25, 2004 Report Share Posted October 25, 2004 You won't find any sources for Sperzels with the selection that TK has. You'll notice his prices match other vendors prices for sperzels (actually his are a little cheaper), only you can get stuff from him, you can't get anywhere else. He also has excellent service. Remember, you get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted October 25, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2004 You won't find any sources for Sperzels with the selection that TK has. You'll notice his prices match other vendors prices for sperzels (actually his are a little cheaper), only you can get stuff from him, you can't get anywhere else. He also has excellent service. Remember, you get what you pay for. hey guys...thanks for your help.but i don't think you understand...i wanted the LIGHTEST POSSIBLE TUNERS to balance a neck heavy les paul copy those tuners you guys are talking about are not as light as the ones i found...grovers by the way,and they seem to be high quality.and it happens that they are less expensive AND they have the vintage look that you want on a lp copy win,win,win as far as i can see there is no use in me buying an only slighly lighter set of tuners than the ones that came with it.neck heavy is neck heavy. i only wish i could have found a set of all aluminum tuners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted October 25, 2004 Report Share Posted October 25, 2004 (edited) Glad they worked out for ya. They did for me! Edited October 25, 2004 by Southpa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerryL Posted October 25, 2004 Report Share Posted October 25, 2004 Heya Matt, Let us know how they feel and look when you get em. I'm wanting to make a ultralite Neck for my next project and would like to use some tuners like that with the vintage look. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_here Posted October 25, 2004 Report Share Posted October 25, 2004 Adding to the mix...does anyone know anything about these? Planet Waves Auto-Locking Tuners They "look" light...but I'm wary about that "automatic string-cutter" (myself).... Hmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbarstrat Posted October 26, 2004 Report Share Posted October 26, 2004 I sure could use a 6 in-line variation of the ones Wes bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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