gj Michelob -> RE: Gotoh Tuners (Oct. 13 2009 12:01:15)
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Here is one of my favorite resources for luthier’s supplies, Luthiers Mercantile International: http://www.lmii.com/CartTwo/Secondproducthead.asp?CategoryName=Tuning+Machines Fusteros are about $100 more than Gotoh, I called them and asked if there were any difference in weight. While they confirmed Gotoh are slightly heavier, they felt it is not much of difference. I –personally- had both sets and remember distinctively that Gotoh felt significantly heavier than Fustero. I am referring to the Gotoh Classical Premium. I too had a thing for black buttons and rollers –the reason I had chosen Gotoh at the time. I was able to switch rollers for the black which LMI had sent separately. An easy task, if I could complete it. However, as I said, I felt they added weight to my guitar. Not an issue for Classical, I believe, but a little problem for a light Blanca. I have a set of Taiwan made tuners –on an old and cheap guitar. They are pretty, with reddish button- and frankly perform quite well, perhaps better than my beloved Fustero. Yet it is the latter set that enjoys the “Spanish authentic look” recognition. Vanities and whims…. really, but fun nonetheless.
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