Hey dude, great job on fixing those tuners! I've posted a video 3 weeks ago that deals with the same problem but on the string retainers... check it out, great minds think alike :)
Beautiful guitar, and great fix/mod! I almost pulled the trigger on that bridge, but saw your first video, so thanks. My build had to stay under $250 for hardware budget, so went with the guyker branded bridge with the little magnetic crank, that's used on a bunch of cheap headless guitars now. It's an interesting design but has it's own inherent flaws. Hopefully next time, budget will allow for a hipshot or similar.
Thank you. Sadly, there is not a great selection of mid priced headless hardware. I'm currently making a headless guitar with a moveable pick up. I have designed my own internal tuning system. So, I'll put those video's up at some stage.
I have a similar design trem bridge. I string the ball end thru the tuner and haven't notice the grub screw not tightening. It may have been easier to round the bottom of the grub screw to match the radius on the bottom of the hole instead. The problem i have is because the grub screw is undersized to the slot, when you turn the tuner knob, the whole barrel turns a bit without affecting the tuning -- basically backlash. It is a bit annoying...
Thanks for the comment. Yes, ball ends at the tuner are better for these tuners. The backlash was fixed with the larger grub screw as it stopped the barrel rotation. I did consider rounding the bottom of the screw but this would help facilitate the string moving to the side where there was also a space. That said you could round the bigger screw as it eliminated the side space but then if we are already drilling it wider, may as well make it deeper :)
Sub and comment from the USA! I am seeing how spoiled we have been with all the hardware available for normal head guitars. Its everywhere and cheap. after finding a cheap headless that is pretty good you know I want more.. its what we do! I have no idea what is sold where you are but Amazon may carry Leo Jaymz 6 Strings Headless Electric Guitar for $169.00. The only problem I had to solve was the input jack would pop if the cable was bumped. I want to build my own but as you know proven hardware is not really easy to find at a low price. I have some ideas floating around perhaps using some Floyd rose parts with a system pulling the Floyd string blocks and perhaps retain the fine tuners. Its just a cloud of idea at this point but it may be workable.
That guitar is amazingly cheap. Its $267 Aussie dollars which would probably be the price of the hardware from China with no body. I have just designed a new headless tuning system that I am currently building for a guitar in the GGBO23 competition, so videos soon :) Anyway, I found that drawing it up on graph paper (to size) really helped me work out what I needed to change or adjust. So, if you are thinking of doing it yourself maybe start with that. Thanks for the sub Jaloja
The thrust bearings (the group of 3 that sit at the back) have an OD of 10mm and an ID of 6mm or 6.3mm (thread size was 6mm). The tube that I had to fit the nylon washer into was 7.6mm ID. Feel free to ask anything and I will help if I can.
I have 2 different sets that are VERY similar but not the same. Seems the Chicoms are making copies of the copies with variations that are not improvements.
Interesting. Could be a copy of a copy. Alternatively it could be one factory making many variations for people to market as their own brand. Thanks for your comments.
Hey dude, great job on fixing those tuners!
I've posted a video 3 weeks ago that deals with the same problem but on the string retainers... check it out, great minds think alike :)
Excellent. I love the tap you made. I have subbed to your channel.
@@cheapskate8656 Thanks mate, subbed to your channel as well, Cheers!
Nice fixes, Cameron - I liked the washer trick particularly!
Thank you Chris
Beautiful guitar, and great fix/mod! I almost pulled the trigger on that bridge, but saw your first video, so thanks. My build had to stay under $250 for hardware budget, so went with the guyker branded bridge with the little magnetic crank, that's used on a bunch of cheap headless guitars now. It's an interesting design but has it's own inherent flaws. Hopefully next time, budget will allow for a hipshot or similar.
Thank you. Sadly, there is not a great selection of mid priced headless hardware. I'm currently making a headless guitar with a moveable pick up. I have designed my own internal tuning system. So, I'll put those video's up at some stage.
@@cheapskate8656 Sounds cool and interesting, I'll be sure to watch when you do.
Bit of clear nail varnish is a good thread lock .
Thanks for that tip
@@cheapskate8656 better than heavy thread lock and bit solvent on cotton bud .bingo undone ,works great 👍
Well done, that's some top tinkering right there!
Tink you :)
awesome work dude , looks fantastic
Thank you Drew
Great information thanks for the video
Thank you
Thanks for the info really appreciate it
my pleasure, Thanks for letting me know you found it useful.
I have a similar design trem bridge. I string the ball end thru the tuner and haven't notice the grub screw not tightening. It may have been easier to round the bottom of the grub screw to match the radius on the bottom of the hole instead. The problem i have is because the grub screw is undersized to the slot, when you turn the tuner knob, the whole barrel turns a bit without affecting the tuning -- basically backlash. It is a bit annoying...
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Thanks for the comment. Yes, ball ends at the tuner are better for these tuners. The backlash was fixed with the larger grub screw as it stopped the barrel rotation. I did consider rounding the bottom of the screw but this would help facilitate the string moving to the side where there was also a space. That said you could round the bigger screw as it eliminated the side space but then if we are already drilling it wider, may as well make it deeper :)
Sub and comment from the USA!
I am seeing how spoiled we have been with all the hardware available for normal head guitars. Its everywhere and cheap. after finding a cheap headless that is pretty good you know I want more.. its what we do! I have no idea what is sold where you are but Amazon may carry Leo Jaymz 6 Strings Headless Electric Guitar for $169.00. The only problem I had to solve was the input jack would pop if the cable was bumped. I want to build my own but as you know proven hardware is not really easy to find at a low price. I have some ideas floating around perhaps using some Floyd rose parts with a system pulling the Floyd string blocks and perhaps retain the fine tuners. Its just a cloud of idea at this point but it may be workable.
That guitar is amazingly cheap. Its $267 Aussie dollars which would probably be the price of the hardware from China with no body. I have just designed a new headless tuning system that I am currently building for a guitar in the GGBO23 competition, so videos soon :) Anyway, I found that drawing it up on graph paper (to size) really helped me work out what I needed to change or adjust. So, if you are thinking of doing it yourself maybe start with that. Thanks for the sub Jaloja
awesome video! Do you happen to know the size of the washer thrust bearings? , have the same tuners trying to find a replacement
The thrust bearings (the group of 3 that sit at the back) have an OD of 10mm and an ID of 6mm or 6.3mm (thread size was 6mm). The tube that I had to fit the nylon washer into was 7.6mm ID. Feel free to ask anything and I will help if I can.
I have 2 different sets that are VERY similar but not the same. Seems the Chicoms are making copies of the copies with variations that are not improvements.
Interesting. Could be a copy of a copy. Alternatively it could be one factory making many variations for people to market as their own brand. Thanks for your comments.
Great. Thank you.
Thanks
Thanks, I'll be going with plan b.
Very Wise :)
good video - thanks
Thank you :)
If there is room some small toothed washers may help.
It s a big piece of shit which should be returned tobthe seller
I hope you are talking about the tuners because I built the guitar :)