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Hi.

I have a Harmony Bobkat H-16. Amazing sound from the DeArmonds! But it's a total bear to tune. I've tried lubricating the gears, graphite on the shafts, and even a replacement set of tuners (vintage.) No joy - and you can break your wrist tuning this thing!

Anyway, there's this video of a gut putting Klusons on his. But doesn't bother to mention or remember the Kluson product no.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DYyf96SDHJ0

Can anyone I.D. the Klusons? Or/and recommend a set that I can put on that require minimal drilling, etc?

Thanks!

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1961 Strat, 60? Harmony BobKat, 1978 LP Deluxe, Squire Jaguar Bass, Harmony Stella acoustic, funky Greek-classical, 2 Yamaha Pacificas, Art & Lutherie Wild Cherry, Art & Lutherie Cedar w/Godin Electronics, 1963 Black-Face Twin, Garnet Mini-Bass, 1973 Ovation acoustic rescue, 1961 Hammond C3, 195? Leslie 22R, 1971 Hammond B3 (chop rescue), ???? Franken-Leslie 122, Korg Poly-Six (in surgery for battery leak), Epiphone LP Junior, two left feet, and an insatiable curiosity.

In my 45 plus years at the bench, it's almost NEVER the tuning machines. Yes, I know - they do wear out. Most of the time it's the setup. The nut slots were never set low enough to keep from sharping the strings at both ends. Suggest you start there...

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