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wtb Fender vintage tuning machine for CS Strat

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Vintage-TVintage-T Frets: 402
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My Custom Shop strat is giving me no end of problems lately.

One thing on the list of things to fix is a dodgy high E string tuning machine, which has crapped out. Unfortunately, as I'm not the original owner, Fender won't replace it and their only option to keep with the aesthetics of the guitar would be to replace all of the tuners with their road worn option.

The part I need is VINT NCKL NO LOGO REL 0019309200 wondering if any kind should might have the 1 end tuner for the high E string that I could purchase. The part is relic'd so needs to be in keeping.

Or will I have to suck it up and buy the complete set??
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  • CasperCasterCasperCaster Frets: 697
    Firstly, let me say that I don't have a spare tuner to offer you, but I would be wary of buying the Ping Well manufactured/ Mexican aged Roadworn tuners as a replacement without making some checks first. My P.W. tuners have a 6mm diameter shaft and a suitable matching bushing. The high 'e' in my set is marked P.W. and calipers confirm it is 6mm.

    It is my understanding that the Custom Shop instruments use Gotoh tuners, which are simply marked 'Japan' on the underside of the baseplate, hence a quick look will confirm which ones are installed on your guitar. Calipers can again confirm, since Gotoh's have approx 6.35mm shafts and suitably sized bushings. 

    You might get lucky, but it's often the high 'e' tuner that's gets a knock and goes a bit wonky, so it's the one everyone wants. If you have to buy a set you'd be better getting the matching set (Gotoh most likely, but as I said, best to check markings and dimensions). That way you will avoid having to change the bushings (both I.D and O.D need to be correct for bushings - Fender often use none standard 9.2mm O.D. but not always). Aged Gotoh sets are available from a few suppliers, such as Axecaster (Gavin from Axecaster is on the forum). I've seen the P.W. sets on eBay. Prices are similar, but I feel the Gotoh's are superior quality.

    I hope that helps. 
    My trading feedback is available here:
    http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/89942/caspercaster#latest
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  • Vintage-TVintage-T Frets: 402
    Amazing information, thanks very much.

    Made all the more impressive by doing it at 2am, a time I'd struggle to even pronounce my own name :)

    Shame this info isn't something Fender offered up when I originally enquired about it with them.
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  • SnazzyGeezerSnazzyGeezer Frets: 36
    @CasperCaster is spot on !
    Gotoh SD91 relic heads are superb
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