Do you recognize these tuners?

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Dave Bagwill
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Re: Do you recognize these tuners?

Post by Dave Bagwill » Thu Apr 03, 2014 5:59 pm

Hi Dave,

Yes, they are Schaller planetary banjo tuners, with a 4:1 ratio. The lowest three tuners are Schaller D-tuners, so that two pitches can be pre-set on each of them, allowing for rapid and accurate key changes. I made the curly koa buttons to replace the stock mother-of-plastic ones, to match the back and sides. They make for a heavy head, but don't seem to detract from the sound.

Best,
Jeff
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Tim Benware
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Re: Do you recognize these tuners?

Post by Tim Benware » Thu Apr 03, 2014 8:38 pm

Dave Bagwill wrote:Hi Dave,

Yes, they are Schaller planetary banjo tuners, with a 4:1 ratio. The lowest three tuners are Schaller D-tuners, so that two pitches can be pre-set on each of them, allowing for rapid and accurate key changes. I made the curly koa buttons to replace the stock mother-of-plastic ones, to match the back and sides. They make for a heavy head, but don't seem to detract from the sound.

Best,
Jeff
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Dave Bagwill
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Re: Do you recognize these tuners?

Post by Dave Bagwill » Thu Apr 03, 2014 9:30 pm

You're right, you do, and your reward is right.................uh............................looking...............
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