Replacement 6-on-a strip tuners
crocadoolie
Posted 2007-12-31 1:41 PM (#64424)
Subject: Replacement 6-on-a strip tuners


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I have an Ovation 1115 Pacemaker (12 string slot-head). I broke the top tuning peg off. I've been looking everywhere and can't find a replacement. I can find other 6-on-a-strip tuners but they do not have the right posts. The posts I need are solid, .25" dia and have 1 hole drilled in the middle of the post. Post length is 1".

Can someone please help?

Thanks, Ben
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Thanksforallthefish
Posted 2007-12-31 8:59 PM (#64425 - in reply to #64424)
Subject: Re: Replacement 6-on-a strip tuners
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according to John and Kim at the mothership... the original 6/side open gear plates are no longer available.. so unfortunately you will either have to retrofit something in or look for a vintage project 1115 or other vintage slothead 12.. the sealed tuner plates are still available tho..

they go back to work on Wednesday. give John a call.

Glenn
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crocadoolie
Posted 2008-01-01 11:36 AM (#64426 - in reply to #64424)
Subject: Re: Replacement 6-on-a strip tuners


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Thanks for the info...I guess that these must be replacement tuners then cause they are Kluson Deluxe closed tuners.

I'm new here so I am guessing that John and Kim work for Ovation? Is there a place where their phone/email is listed?

Thanks..Ben
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Jeff W.
Posted 2008-01-01 11:43 AM (#64427 - in reply to #64424)
Subject: Re: Replacement 6-on-a strip tuners


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Try email first:

jbudny-kmc@kaman.com
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crocadoolie
Posted 2008-01-02 9:36 AM (#64428 - in reply to #64424)
Subject: Re: Replacement 6-on-a strip tuners


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Uploaded pics of tuners to Gallery under crocadoolie album.
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Tupperware
Posted 2008-01-02 9:48 AM (#64429 - in reply to #64424)
Subject: Re: Replacement 6-on-a strip tuners


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You can still buy those. They are Kluson 6-on-plate nickel tuners with plastic buttons. You'll need to buy one RH set and one LH set. They sell for about $60. a set.

Dave
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crocadoolie
Posted 2008-01-03 2:54 PM (#64430 - in reply to #64424)
Subject: Re: Replacement 6-on-a strip tuners


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Dave,

Do you know who sells these tuners? I've looked everywhere I can find on the web and have had no luck.

Thanks,

Ben
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G8r
Posted 2008-01-03 3:01 PM (#64431 - in reply to #64424)
Subject: Re: Replacement 6-on-a strip tuners


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Originally posted by crocadoolie:
Dave,

Do you know who sells these tuners? I've looked everywhere I can find on the web and have had no luck.

Thanks,

Ben
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Tupperware
Posted 2008-01-03 3:10 PM (#64432 - in reply to #64424)
Subject: Re: Replacement 6-on-a strip tuners


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Yup. That's where to get them.
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crocadoolie
Posted 2008-01-04 4:24 PM (#64433 - in reply to #64424)
Subject: Re: Replacement 6-on-a strip tuners


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Thanks to everyone for the help. I was able to track down a set of mini Schallers to replace the Kluson tuners. I ended up getting a lead from John Budny. He said that Al from Lost Art Vintage might have some and sure enuf he did.

Ben
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