1966 360/12...Tuner Issues

jj123 · Post by **jj123** » Mon Mar 03, 2003 6:25 am

I have all of the strings removed and am going through an assessment of the tuners. Some have more play than others...it seems like something needs to be tightened. The wood screws appear to be well seated. In looking at the tuner pegs themselves and where they can be tightened...there is no flat area where I could grab with a wrench. Am I missing something?

I can only remove the tuners with pegs that go horizontally. The ones that go vertically have the sleeve bushing that is seated in the wood. The tuner peg won't pass through the bushing. Any tips for removal?

Some seem to be more lubricated than others. I plan to place a drop of oil through the holes on the covers. Any other maintenance required besides cleaning with silver polish?

TIA...JJ

rick12dr · Post by **rick12dr** » Mon Mar 03, 2003 7:38 am

The old Kluson tuners are nickel plated. Forget silver polish. Find some stuff called "Maas metal polishing creme".It works and you will be amazed.
http://www.maas.com

admin · Post by **admin** » Mon Mar 03, 2003 8:16 am

JJ: The bottom line is, do the tuners allow you to tune your guitar. I wouldn't be too concerned that they all work the same way. Tune down and then up to pitch. I would stay away from the lubricant business.

jj123 · Post by **jj123** » Mon Mar 03, 2003 12:52 pm

I used the Maas creme...it worked wonders after more than 30 years of inattention. I also used 1 drop of light oil and worked each gear for a few minutes, then let the machines sit around for a few hours and re-installed them. No oil leaked out so I think it should be ok.

I solved the pickguard interfering with the pup cover by adding 1 additional grommet on the pickguard. Now the pups move freely. I installed new grommets under the pups also...the original ones had a permanent compression set and wouldn't allow for upward adjustment.

Next question, but first be aware that I have no electronic experience. I noticed a stray black wire (stranded) coming from the Treble Tone pot. I think it's a ground from looking at the schematic but I'm not sure. Can anyone tell me where it should be attached?

Finally, the neck seems to be straight with all the strings removed, just as it was with only 6 strings on it. I'll confirm that when I finally put 12 strings on tonight. I'm shooting for .010" clearance at the 8th fret when capoed at the first fret. I realize that I need to move the neck into the proper position before adjusting the truss rod...and then turn no more than 1/6 turn at a time. Not much clearance in that little space...does anyone have a recommendation for the best tool to do the job? Another observation...the nut on the base side is almost to the end of the rod while the treble side nut is tightened about 1/4" south.

JJ

grsnovi · Post by **grsnovi** » Mon Mar 03, 2003 9:03 pm

I have a nut driver that I always use. A socket on a driver handle should work.