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When I built my only guitar, I planned to use Gotoh 510's. But, I got the idea I wanted to do something different on the headstock, and cut the shape without re-checking that the tuners would still work. They wouldn't.

So, in a mad scramble to find something that would work, I ended up with Planet Waves tuners:

(image from StewMac)

I used the black ones. I don't like the finish (too shiny - a brushed anodized or flat black would have been better, IMO), but was very pleasantly surprised by the quality. They are well engineered, and well made. The auto-trim is nice, but the 18:1 ratio is even nicer.

Just thought I'd throw this in here, because I'll bet just about no one else here has used these. If they improve their finish and/or offer optional wood buttons, I'll bet there will be some converts.

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Dennis Leahy
Duluth, MN, USA
7th Sense Multimedia

I've used the Planet Waves tuners, and they're nice, but they're a bit bulky. I like the auto-trim (very elegant), but for weight I'd rather have Schaller mini locking tuners, and Sprezels are less bulky feeling.