jaycee Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 I have just finished "ramping the heel" (I just love that expression) as Cumpiano calls it. The shaping is more or less done as well, which I must say was a quite rewarding experience. I did it all by hand using a chisel and scraper, seeing the square heel morph into the heel shape was very pleasing. Any way on to my question I am in nearing the "drilling machine head holes " in the headstock. are there specific machine heads for a 12 string e.g. smaller and lighter , or can I use a regular heads (10mm hole dia) that I used on my first guitar? Which was an electric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acousticraft Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 You can use standard tuners but you probably want to find some small light ones as the weight adds up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinedwards Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 yup, I use Gotoh minis. and I squeeze 'em in as tight as possible to reduce the diving head syndrome......... have a look at the doubleneck thread.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaycee Posted October 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 OK thanks guys. Out of interest what diameter hole did you have to drill for the Gotoh mini's That double neck is sweet by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattia Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 I think pretty much all gotohs, mini or otherwise, use 10mm holes. Maybe vintage-style repros are different, or slotheads, but all the sealed tuners I've got (including several gotoh minis) use 10mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaycee Posted November 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Thanks Matt, I have to go into town today so I will pop into the music shop and check them out there as well. As soon as the size is confirmed I can get on with drilling the holes and thicknessing the head stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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