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Oldave
Username: Oldave

Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, April 12, 2007 - 7:07 pm:   
I have had my new Ibanez AK86 for about 3 weeks now, I love "Almost" everything about this Guitar.
The (Tuning) Machine Heads are "Garbage" as well as the "Controls" (Pots)!!!
I need to replace these Machine Heads very soon...Any Suggestions of "Brands" Type, etc...
I don`t want Locking Type Tuners,but any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated...!!!
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Craigjc
Username: Craigjc

Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Friday, April 13, 2007 - 8:24 am:   
Gotoh. Standard on older Ibanez and newer high-end Ibanez. Some of the best tuners in the world and definitely Ibanez-approved.
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Gemberbier
Username: Gemberbier

Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Friday, April 13, 2007 - 2:59 pm:   
Of course Gotohs are fine.
But you should start with measuring the diameter of the holes.
From there you should look for any good brand that offers CLOSED tuners of the same diameter.
Good brands are for instance (in alphabetical order):
Gotoh,
Grover,
Ping (cheaper Koreans but reasonable),
Schaller,
Sperzel.

A good site to look for quality stuff is www.stewmac.com
All luthiers from all over the world buy their stuff there.


Ginger

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