Andy P
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Post by Andy P on Mar 24, 2016 13:38:27 GMT
I've recently acquired a dulcimer that my father knocked together for a bit of fun, getting on for 50 years ago. Although he didn't finish it off it and it's been somewhat abused, it plays nicely. It needs new tuners as one was so badly bent it was unusable. I've trawled through several suppliers' websites but I can't find anything suitable. Here are some photos (check out the grandad slippers  ). The headstock width is 20mms. Any suggestions? Thanks. Attachment DeletedAttachment DeletedAttachment Deleted |
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Andy P
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Post by Andy P on Mar 24, 2016 13:52:55 GMT
Update: I've sent the photos to John Hornby Skewes to see if they have anything suitable. Der  |
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Andy P
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Post by Andy P on Apr 8, 2016 11:57:08 GMT
BUMP.
Unsurprisingly I had no response from JH Skewes.
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Phil Taylor
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Post by Phil Taylor on Apr 8, 2016 19:37:29 GMT
I've recently acquired a dulcimer that my father knocked together for a bit of fun, getting on for 50 years ago. Although he didn't finish it off it and it's been somewhat abused, it plays nicely. It needs new tuners as one was so badly bent it was unusable. I've trawled through several suppliers' websites but I can't find anything suitable. Here are some photos (check out the grandad slippers ). The headstock width is 20mms. Any suggestions? Thanks. View AttachmentView AttachmentView AttachmentHave you asked davewhite ? He built a lovely dulcimer last year and am sure he will be able to help Phil |
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davewhite
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Post by davewhite on Apr 8, 2016 21:43:40 GMT
Thanks Phil  The problem is the 20mm thick headstock - I don't know of any tuners with posts long enough. Rubner could probably make you a similar set if you send the old tuners to them - they did that for Leo's father-in-law's old guitar. |
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Phil Taylor
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Post by Phil Taylor on Apr 13, 2016 23:02:32 GMT
Hi Andy P - I will tag leoroberts for you. Perhaps he can helps as Dave suggests Phil |
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Andy P
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Post by Andy P on Apr 14, 2016 4:59:00 GMT
Thanks Dave. You're a gent Phil.
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leoroberts
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Post by leoroberts on Apr 14, 2016 7:01:48 GMT
I can't help per se. I can only confirm what davewhite said. Dave sent one of the ancient tuners on the attic guitar to Rubner and they made a matching set. It wasn't as expensive as I thought it would be - about £80 if I remember correctly - which means I now have 'original style' tuners that work properly |
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Phil Taylor
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Post by Phil Taylor on Apr 14, 2016 7:32:51 GMT
I can't help per se. I can only confirm what davewhite said. Dave sent one of the ancient tuners on the attic guitar to Rubner and they made a matching set. It wasn't as expensive as I thought it would be - about £80 if I remember correctly - which means I now have 'original style' tuners that work properly
Ooo nice Rubner Tuners
I learn something new every day whilst breakfasting and browsing this forum 
Phil
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). The headstock width is 20mms. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Jo whoever he is.
