Where can I get Tuning Machines for my 8 string Supro?

Kristen Bruno · Post by **Kristen Bruno** » 23 Jul 2023 3:55 am

I have an old 8 string supro which has original functional machine heads.
They work. Old, little sloppy, ...but ... they work.
They are separate. Not in-line.
I would like to replace them with some new ones with a high gear ratio if possible.
I don't really see sets for eight strings. Only six.
Any good sources for replacements?

Thanks
K

Noah Miller · Post by **Noah Miller** » 23 Jul 2023 4:42 am

You're not going to find any 8-string sets. The only Kluson-style 8-string tuners out there are for mandolins, and they're all strip tuners so they won't fit your steel. You'll have to get two 6-string sets.

The current Kluson brand has higher ratio 15:1 tuners in the Vintage Diecast and Supreme series. Grover and Gotoh also make drop-ins with higher ratios than the 12:1 originals.

David Venzke · Post by **David Venzke** » 23 Jul 2023 4:50 pm

I found a package with a set of eight of these unused Kluson-style tuners (4x4) with ferrules and screws. The dimensions are close to those in the illustration below. They appear to be 15:1. If interested send me a PM and we can work out the details. Hope this helps.

-Dave

Kristen Bruno · Post by **Kristen Bruno** » 25 Jul 2023 7:35 am

Thanks for responding to the tuning machine post.
Found my measuring device.
I didn't see an area to send picture in the PM so am showing you what I was able to measure here.

Attached is picture with my measurements.
Most were either right-on (checkmark). Or very close (Circled)

I wasn't able to measure the parts which I have a question mark next to.

Thanks
K

David Venzke · Post by **David Venzke** » 25 Jul 2023 8:45 am

Sent you a PM ...