I know this has been touched on before, but things change.
I'm finally sourcing parts for a super (somewhat?) simplified version of the build I've been planning for years. Since this is a first build, and not (by far) my dream build, I'm not looking to spend a tremendous amount on parts, but I'm not wanting to go with "I'll regret it sooner than later" cheapo parts.
So, does anybody have experience with decent, but inexpensive tuning machines? I know folks have gotten good buys on eBay, but there's no guarantee that the current crop of items is as good as the previous ones recommended.
I'm hoping for:
There are some open-back, 18:1 Waverley Tuners that look pretty decent; however I'm not finding them in 6 in-line and black.
Ray
EDIT: I should add that I'm looking at GFS Pick-ups, that will likely run me just over $60 for the set. And I picked-up six Rondo single-string bridge/saddle combos for $40. I'd feel a bit odd spending more on the tuners than the pick-ups or bridge/saddles.
I'm finally sourcing parts for a super (somewhat?) simplified version of the build I've been planning for years. Since this is a first build, and not (by far) my dream build, I'm not looking to spend a tremendous amount on parts, but I'm not wanting to go with "I'll regret it sooner than later" cheapo parts.
So, does anybody have experience with decent, but inexpensive tuning machines? I know folks have gotten good buys on eBay, but there's no guarantee that the current crop of items is as good as the previous ones recommended.
I'm hoping for:
- Black
- 6 In-Line (not reverse) -- I'd love 4+2, but the only inexpensive ones I've seen are from GuitarFetish, but they're chrome and not 18:1
- High Ratio (18:1 or better, but I know I can't be too picky)
- Locking (again, I know I can't be too picky)
There are some open-back, 18:1 Waverley Tuners that look pretty decent; however I'm not finding them in 6 in-line and black.
Ray
EDIT: I should add that I'm looking at GFS Pick-ups, that will likely run me just over $60 for the set. And I picked-up six Rondo single-string bridge/saddle combos for $40. I'd feel a bit odd spending more on the tuners than the pick-ups or bridge/saddles.