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John Speck
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replacement tuning machines

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Does anybody know where I can get replacement tuners for a Rickenbacker console steel?
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Jack Hanson
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Are they Kluson Deluxes?

I have had great success with the replicas made by G Gotoh in Japan. Better than the originals, and they have a similar footprint. I have used two different styles of nickel-plated SD90s, with either white plastic or keystone buttons.

http://www.g-gotoh.com/international/?btp_product=sd90
John Speck
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Post by John Speck »

This Rickenbacker has to have 4 on a plate because of the way it was made in the beginning. Yes they are Kluson. I may try to repair it. I just have not tried repairing a Kluson because of the sealed cover. But a luthier friend told me what to do. So I have the confidence I need to fix it. I too work as a Luthier. Thanks.
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