UPDATED ... Advice wanted on a Tele partscaster ... options to mod / upgrade

close2u

I am new to this replacing parts malarkey ... so please bear with ...

these?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SET-6-TUNERS-Gotoh-Style-From-FENIX-STRAT-CHROME-Also-Tele-Machine-Heads-VINTAGE-/161481156219?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item259906e67b

or these?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New-GROVER-6-In-Line-Chrome-Electric-Guitar-Tuner-Machine-Heads-/251712999493?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3a9b439045

or these?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chrome-Gotoh-Style-Tuners-Machine-Heads-Tuning-Pegs-6R-Guitar-Parts-/151473948650?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item23448d07ea


or these?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6-RH-inline-Fender-Squier-machine-heads-tuning-pegs-tuners-10mm-UK-SELLER-/221601699560?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33987d96e8

or these?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6-Inline-Guitar-String-Tuning-Pegs-Tuners-Machine-Head-for-Strat-Tele-guitar-/161477412971?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2598cdc86b

or these?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/fender-mexican-series-chrome-2-pin-locating-tuners-003-7429-000-/251698548159?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3a9a670dbf

or these?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6-RH-inline-Fender-logo-machine-heads-tuning-pegs-tuners-also-fit-Squier-10mm-/201206614844?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2ed8d94b3c

or these?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6-IN-LINE-SPERZEL-STYLE-LOCKING-GUITAR-MACHINE-HEADS-KYDNEY-OR-GOTOH-STYLE-HEAD-/191062641118?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item2c7c3889de

or these?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Schaller-Style-Guitar-Tuners-Tuning-Pegs-Machine-Heads-6L-Chrome-With-Locking-/251384145115?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3a87a9a4db




AND

if they are all possibilities ... which would offer a fair compromise between cost and tuning stability etc?

FelineGuitars

Interestingly the two pins look close enough to fit the Graphtech ratio tuners that have the pins (which stupidly are not made to fit the USA strats) . The Ratio tuners are great but pretty expensive - giving nice even tuning ratios from string to string.

close2u

FelineGuitars said:

Interestingly the two pins look close enough to fit the Graphtech ratio tuners

Thanks for helping.
I'm unclear though.
Which ones do you mean?

jd0272

close2u said:

Will these fit my holes?
Do the 'proud parts' have a universal size & pattern?
Or do I need to measure up?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171528137974?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee238/chaucer73/Squire Tele Black/BlackTeleneck2.jpg

Well, you need to be very careful what you post on 'ere, and I'd recommend a good lubricant. And probly some babywipes.

That is my deviancy for the day gentlemen.

close2u

close2u said:

 how do I create the holes for the top e string tuner ... the only one without dual holes?

bump to get an answer ... may have a set lined up on the forum

close2u

or

if I buy the sort of sets with a single screw fastening behind, can I fill those pairs of holes and not leave it too messy?

close2u

Another question .... re pickguard
I have a paper template and have done some measuring against this pic
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee238/chaucer73/Squire Tele Black/teleguard06.jpg
All seems to fit this type but I can't quite decide if the control plate is 32mm or 35 mm ...

Help?

gavin_axecaster

If it is the plate that came on a Squier Std it is probably 34.2mm.

close2u

gavin_axecaster said:

If it is the plate that came on a Squier Std it is probably 34.2mm.

Yes, it is off a Squier Standard.
The pickguards I have seen advertised talk about US or Import sizes with a given measure along part of the pickguard of 100mm or 102.5mm.
And a cut out for 32mm or 35mm control plates.
Would a 32mm fit?
Would it need re-shaping somehow?
Would a 35mm be the better choice?

gavin_axecaster

If you want to use that plate you will need the larger cutout, or the ability to open up a smaller one.
If you are trying to match all the screw holes in your body it is unlikely to be perfect but you may find you only need to plug and drill one or two.
If budget is a concern get the 35mm cutout guard and use the current plate.

Richardj

Re your tuners, if you want to try a set of proper Fender two pin ones PM me your address and I'll send you a spare set I have here.  If they fit, excellent, if they don't and you don't want to faf around with them just donate them to someone who might need them.

close2u

gavin_axecaster said:

I...but you may find you only need to plug and drill one or two.

Thanks.
Oh -oh
Drilling, cutting, filling.There's a disaster waiting to happen
lol

juansolo

ThePrettyDamned said:

juansolo;395829" said:

I hadn't damaged it then

Psh, certainly doesn't look damaged to me! Have you seen @alnico baja? He did it with Springsteen in mind, but it was partly inspired by yours iirc. Lovelier than a lovely thing.

Yeah, it's very sweet that one.

Alnico

juansolo said:

ThePrettyDamned said:

juansolo;395829" said:

I hadn't damaged it then

Psh, certainly doesn't look damaged to me! Have you seen @alnico baja? He did it with Springsteen in mind, but it was partly inspired by yours iirc. Lovelier than a lovely thing.

Yeah, it's very sweet that one.

Thanks Jon,

The credit had to go to you and Jonathan. It was more than partly inspired by yours, it was your guitar that made me realise it was possible to do it to mine and that gave me the spark that i could finally end up with a guitar almost like 'Born to Run' Tele that i had always dreamed of owning. From there on in it was Jonathan and Tom who made it all happen.

As a sort of update, i've been playing this thing every opportunity and it's just stunning. So much more resonant, the wiring mods have given it real proper bite and the work on the neck is just world class - the whole thing feels so tight and for want of better words..........Alive.

From the moment you pick it up It just somehow springs to life and the notes fall to your fingers so easily it's unlike any Telecaster i've ever played before.

Truly the best guitar i've ever owned.

close2u

I bought some tuners (thanks @Deijavoo) but sadly they are too big ... the general tuner housing / footprint is too big overall, not just the double pins

Are there different sizes in this regard?

Or is it back to the drawing board?

Should I just fill in the mini-holes with broken matchsticks & woodglue and get some tuners with the single screw hole ... those with a little off-shoot from the main housing?

Deijavoo

If you need or want to return them we'll figure it out mate.