I am working on a 12-string kit from Martin.
I have 12 tuning machines. six RH and six LH.
They are all stamped with numbers.
On one side, I have 2 @ #1 and 4 @ #2
On the other, I have 2 @ #3 and 4 @ #4.
Do these numbers mean anything? All machines are stamped as 18:1, and the holes for the strings seem to be the same size.
Is there any guidance about how I should lay them out on the peg head?
Tuning Machines Question
Re: Tuning Machines Question
As for pics... most of these are out there somewhere already...
But here is "the good, the bad, and the ugly" of this build so far...
http://s241.photobucket.com/albums/ff7/ ... =slideshow
But here is "the good, the bad, and the ugly" of this build so far...
http://s241.photobucket.com/albums/ff7/ ... =slideshow
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Keep us updated on those pics. I don't see anything this ugly yet so you're ahead of me!
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Re: Tuning Machines Question
the numbers on the tuners are casting mold numbers for the dies .
John Hall
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
Re: Tuning Machines Question
Ahhh... so the parts come out of a "multi-mould"... so 1's and 2's are the same and 3's and 4's are the same.tippie53 wrote:the numbers on the tuners are casting mold numbers for the dies .
Cool.
Thanks for solving the mystery.