1997 Studio tuner question

[Jim Fairbairn]

One of my tuners on my 1997 Studio is getting extremely difficult to turn. I know they’re Schaller tuners, but what is the exact model I’m looking for and does anyone sell single tuners or do I have to buy all 6? Thanks.

[specialk]

Maybe put a WTB ad on the For sale board. Someone might have exactly what you're looking for.

[crunchee]

If you haven't done it already, de-string that particular tuner temporarily and turn the tuner knob in both directions several times (if not more), and see if that does anything.

[Dave Scepter]

Lube it!

[Dutchman]

This^^^^ 

On 7/12/2023 at 1:11 PM, Dave Scepter said:

Lube it!

 

[crunchee]

On 7/12/2023 at 1:11 PM, Dave Scepter said:

Lube it!

 

15 hours ago, Dutchman said:

This^^^^ 

 

So, how does one go about lubing a Schaller M-6 tuner, which is usually the tuner found as stock on a '97 Studio, since it's a sealed/cast housing tuner?

[Dave Scepter]

3 hours ago, crunchee said:

 

So, how does one go about lubing a Schaller M-6 tuner, which is usually the tuner found as stock on a '97 Studio, since it's a sealed/cast housing tuner?

Remove the backplate or squirt Teflon lube down the post shaft

[Dutchman]

This^^^

Doing it from the top is easiest. Just a couple drops of 3M or gun oil. Remember the tighter you tighten the button the firmer the turning will be. So find the "spot"

 

[Biz Prof]

On 7/18/2023 at 5:28 PM, Dave Scepter said:

Remove the backplate or squirt Teflon lube down the post shaft

On 7/18/2023 at 6:36 PM, Dutchman said:

Doing it from the top is easiest. Just a couple drops of 3M or gun oil. Remember the tighter you tighten the button the firmer the turning will be. So find the "spot"

 Beavis and Butthead would have a field day with these otherwise brilliant pieces of advice.