I got this old white/aged '82 Sustainblock Vector 2 64## from out west. The guy put on some PRS locking tuners, because the previous(original?) tuners were literally crumbling apart(in his words). I want to think they were the original tuners 'cause he confirmed they seemed to align with the sole impression and mounting screw holes. I never saw the old tuners. His descript' is they seemed to have a chromed plastic housing, and had a star on the back side. I asked he send them along with the guitar, but it was too late, and they were no longer to be found in the trash. He did say he'd try to pull them out.
My initial thought was old Grovers, as I recall some of these having a star on the back. I sent him a photo, but he said that was not it, and that although the Grovers looked vintage, these did not, and looked crappy. He did try to find an image on the web, but couldn't find one. These original tuners also had their mounting screws directly centered under the tuner post holes (if you know what I mean). Otherwards, they weren't offset like a Schaller's is.
Any idea what these could have been? Is there any knowledge of some creepy tuners that could have been used back in the early 80's? I know there were times they'd run out, and would have to send someone out to go buy some tuners at the local music store in order to complete orders. Curious, if this would sound familiar to any of you.
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Hamer Dave
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I got this old white/aged '82 Sustainblock Vector 2 64## from out west. The guy put on some PRS locking tuners, because the previous(original?) tuners were literally crumbling apart(in his words). I want to think they were the original tuners 'cause he confirmed they seemed to align with the sole impression and mounting screw holes. I never saw the old tuners. His descript' is they seemed to have a chromed plastic housing, and had a star on the back side. I asked he send them along with the guitar, but it was too late, and they were no longer to be found in the trash. He did say he'd try to pull them out.
My initial thought was old Grovers, as I recall some of these having a star on the back. I sent him a photo, but he said that was not it, and that although the Grovers looked vintage, these did not, and looked crappy. He did try to find an image on the web, but couldn't find one. These original tuners also had their mounting screws directly centered under the tuner post holes (if you know what I mean). Otherwards, they weren't offset like a Schaller's is.
Any idea what these could have been? Is there any knowledge of some creepy tuners that could have been used back in the early 80's? I know there were times they'd run out, and would have to send someone out to go buy some tuners at the local music store in order to complete orders. Curious, if this would sound familiar to any of you.
Thanks!
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