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Topic: a close call or near miss |
Randy Reeves
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LaCrosse, Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 12 Feb 2007 8:39 am |
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it finally happened or came close to happeneing. a tuner on my beloved 1940 epi lap steel stopped working. I did get to tighten long enough for a recording track and then it died.
lucky me. now I am in the market for epi tuners.
I checked the tuner replacements with the usual suppliers, but none would have the epi logo stamped on it. nor would it have the particular tuner butten.
where do you all look? ebay? craigs list?
or do you have a pile in your basement.
I am open fopr business. |
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Bill Creller
From:
Saginaw, Michigan, USA (deceased)
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Posted 12 Feb 2007 2:43 pm
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Is the logo stamped on the plate, or the knobs/ buttons??  Which part failed, the gear?
BILL |
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Randy Reeves
From:
LaCrosse, Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 13 Feb 2007 5:05 am
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the logo is stamped on the back housing. and I believe the gear is failing.
it grips and I can get a wind or two then nothing. then with a few more turns it grips again.
there is only minimal slop in the button rod and the tuning post is solid. |
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Bill Creller
From:
Saginaw, Michigan, USA (deceased)
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Posted 13 Feb 2007 7:16 am
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I have some misc parts around here Randy. Is the gear held on with a screw like most tuners? There are a variety of gears. If the gear can be removed with the screw, I coud send you some gears and you could see if any will work for you.
BILL |
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Randy Reeves
From:
LaCrosse, Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 13 Feb 2007 8:34 am
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Bill. thank you for the replies. I attempted to photo the tuners, as a pic is better than a thousand words. they came off too blurry. I need to dig out my tripod.
the tuners are sealed. I do not see a way in. maybe prying, as it could be a tension fit?
I bet it is the gear.
after seeing your work on another thread and your reply I thought I went to heaven.
after work today I will recheck the tuner to see if can be opened for a rebuild.
thanks X ten. |
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Bill Creller
From:
Saginaw, Michigan, USA (deceased)
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Posted 13 Feb 2007 5:07 pm
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Well, if you can't fix it, send it to me and I'll give it a try.
It will only cost you the postage. |
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Randy Reeves
From:
LaCrosse, Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 13 Feb 2007 5:23 pm
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thanks Bill. it is holding now and that's all I need until friday.
I will unscrew the tuner again and this time I will look closer.
I am curious if I missed anything.
to be sure. I will send it if I cannot fix it.
thank you. |
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Randy Reeves
From:
LaCrosse, Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 14 Feb 2007 4:42 pm
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here is a pic. after this weekend I will remove the tuner and photo the other side. the tuner that is problematic is on the lower right side of the pic.
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Bill Creller
From:
Saginaw, Michigan, USA (deceased)
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Posted 14 Feb 2007 4:56 pm
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The covers appear to be riveted to the base plate. Not a problem, but DON"T pry them apart. I can remove the rivets to repair as necessary if you want. If you pry on them and bend the covers, it will be hard to fix.
BILL |
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Randy Reeves
From:
LaCrosse, Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 15 Feb 2007 6:18 am
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those are my thoughts. so you can fix this? A- ok matey.
I will contact you after the weekend (gigging).
Bill, you are the best. |
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Bill Creller
From:
Saginaw, Michigan, USA (deceased)
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Posted 15 Feb 2007 12:06 pm
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| I have a few types of gears around here, so hopefully I can match the bad ones in your tuners. |
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Randy Reeves
From:
LaCrosse, Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 21 Feb 2007 1:12 pm
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Bill. I sent you an email. I am ready to send the tuner if you are willing to try to mend it.
just email your address. I will send a treat along for your effort.
randy |
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Andy Sandoval
From:
Bakersfield, California, USA
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Posted 21 Feb 2007 2:02 pm
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| Is this Forum great or what? I've always been impressed with members willingness to help one another solve their problems. |
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Randy Reeves
From:
LaCrosse, Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 21 Feb 2007 2:48 pm
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I agree. had no idea steel sticks like glue.  |
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Bill Creller
From:
Saginaw, Michigan, USA (deceased)
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Posted 21 Feb 2007 6:00 pm
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Hey Randy, did I send you my address? Forgot !!
BILL
OH , a treat hey? let's see , I don't like Scotch, or bourbon or Canadian, or..........
Don't really like any of that stuff!! |
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Randy Reeves
From:
LaCrosse, Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 22 Feb 2007 10:49 am
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| I got your address Bill. the treat I am sending will be an aural treat not an oral treat. |
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Bill Creller
From:
Saginaw, Michigan, USA (deceased)
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Posted 22 Feb 2007 12:15 pm
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| OK Randy |
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Randy Reeves
From:
LaCrosse, Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 8 Mar 2007 6:12 am
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got the tuner back. it works just like before. hard turning then easy turning. it does not slip now however.
nice job Bill. thankyou. |
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