8bit Barry
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I have this delightful ES100 from 2001 which badly needed some TLC.
I am on a mission to get this to the level it deserves. Its got a '59 neck (which was hard to find believe me) and I have a synergy with it, as it plays beautifully. After failing electronics prompted a cash injection, I put new unpotted Bare Knuckle PAFs and a really high quality wiring loom. It now sounds really fantastic with loads of chime and clarity, but it WILL NOT stay in tune. I spend so much time tuning, it's driving me absolutely mad.
The tuners are locking (a little pin that lifts to trap the string) and as you can see have been butchered by whoever has owned it before me, not understanding how they work. When stretching in new strings (pulling a string under tension), you could see them move. Now after a few days of playing, things are better, but all I ever do is tune the bloody thing.
Q. Can tuners be serviced?
Q. Are these locking tuners actually any good to start with? (its the only guitar I have with them)
Q. If they are shot, will a standard replacement set fit?
Thanks in advance for any replies.
I am on a mission to get this to the level it deserves. Its got a '59 neck (which was hard to find believe me) and I have a synergy with it, as it plays beautifully. After failing electronics prompted a cash injection, I put new unpotted Bare Knuckle PAFs and a really high quality wiring loom. It now sounds really fantastic with loads of chime and clarity, but it WILL NOT stay in tune. I spend so much time tuning, it's driving me absolutely mad.
The tuners are locking (a little pin that lifts to trap the string) and as you can see have been butchered by whoever has owned it before me, not understanding how they work. When stretching in new strings (pulling a string under tension), you could see them move. Now after a few days of playing, things are better, but all I ever do is tune the bloody thing.
Q. Can tuners be serviced?
Q. Are these locking tuners actually any good to start with? (its the only guitar I have with them)
Q. If they are shot, will a standard replacement set fit?
Thanks in advance for any replies.