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I bought a set of Gotoh tuners (sealed, schaller style) form StewMac a few months ago - started putting them on a guitar last night and noticed that one of the posts is very loose and wobbly, but it does turn when you turn the knob. Does anyone know if there is a way to fix this. I,m sure StuMac will replace, but I thought I would ask here first in case there is an easy fix someone knows of.

              Thanks, Paul Harrell

How loose is the screw that holds the button on - this affects the turning action of the tuner and post.

I have used a lot of Gotoh sets before, and never have seen this - Gotoh posts are usually rock solid - no wobble whatsoever.

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Tony Karol
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Tony - Even with the button screw very tight the post has a lot of wobble. I agree, I have never had any problems with Gotoh tuners before, Grover on the other hand, well don't get me started......

              Paul

Is it the post only or can you tell if the bushing is moving as well. I doubt it is but I would check to be sure. I have had a busing part just below the nut and had a simalar issue. but the bore was oversized a bit and the combo of the broken bushing and oversized bore made it look like the post was loose . the nut was stuck in place in the finish a bit so it looked like the bushing was ok till disassemblied

Well if its still loose then send it back - dont bother keeping this one. It will come back to haunt you - for the 30-40 bucks for a new set ditch these.

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Tony Karol
www.karol-guitars.com
"let my passion .. fulfill yours"