Ultimate Garage Band Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 I have my dad's 1963 Martin T-28 tiple and I'm going to clean it up for him, restring it, etc. The tuning keys are very inconsistant. Some turn very easily, others quite stiffly. My plan is to reduce the tension on the keys by tuning down, then applying a lubricant (open for suggestions) and then adjusting the screw that holds the gear in place on each tuner so they all tune w/the same resistance. There is a horrible buzz coming from them too, so I'm hoping my screw adjusting will handle that too. Does this sound like I'm on the right track? Any pointers/suggestions? Oh, once I'm done w/the keys, I'll remove all the strings, clean the fretboard, then restring it w/a new set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeR Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 Hi man, i dont want to be responsible for ruining your dad's guitar, so please ask others opinions, but i have had great results using graphite powder. http://www.firebottle.com/ampage is a great forum- i am sure they will point you in the right direction. Cheers, Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey69962000 Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 that is probably one of the first 10 string guitars i have seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Garage Band Posted August 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 Ok. I'll see if I can aquire some graphite powder locally. It's not a guitar, it's much smaller. It tunes like a uke, it's more of a 10 string uke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotrock Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 Ok. I'll see if I can aquire some graphite powder locally. Often known as a pencil And finally, don't trust my opinion either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeR Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 hahaha Yes, it has worked for me, its probably worth trying. But dont hold me responsible take care all, luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeR Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 Here is some photos of what I think the instrument should look like...is this is, Ultimate? Luke http://www.woodsong.com/sold/gtr4_mart_t28.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Garage Band Posted August 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2004 yeah, that's it! My dad's has solid Brazilian rosewood back and sides w/a solid spruce top. Here's some more pics of dad's and little mp3 clip I made of me messing around on it. I don't know how to play a uke, so I don't know how to play a tiple either. This just gives you an idea of the sound although these strings are a few years old. Martin tiple mp3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted August 4, 2004 Report Share Posted August 4, 2004 I know it would be hard to replace the entire tuner strips for that guitar. In most cases, with a guitar that old, you will find that the gearing components are worn and no matter what sort of lubricant you use the worm gears and tuning gears still won't mesh exactly. However, you might be able to replace the individual components from other sets of tuning gears from normal 6-string classical tuning strips, as long as they are the same size and brand new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Garage Band Posted August 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2004 hmmm, I hadn't really figured they were worn, just in sore need of adjustment and lubrication. Some move smoother than butter. I'm going to get a magnifying glass and inspect the gears for wear. Thanks for the tip!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeR Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 Hey Ultime, the Mp3 sounds really cool! I wouldnt mind getting one of those myself now! cool playing to! Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Garage Band Posted August 7, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 it's funny how much GAS this little thing is creating! I've posted stuff on it on other sites as well. One thing I found out is that if dad sold it, he could expect to get about $2000 for it. I don't know who makes them today, if anyone other than a private luthier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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