Vibrating wavey Grover causing noise

[chrisdski]

I have an annoying unwanted vibration that I’ve narrowed down to my A string wavey Grover on my 73 4001FL. Any tips to fix this besides disassembling it? I’ve changed the strings and eliminated other possible vibration areas. I know about the re-swagging exploded Grover technique. Is there grease that may have dried out inside giving it more play?

[rickenbrother]

Does the case feel loose at all? If so, it's best to take it apart and fix it. I recently had one come apart on my '73 4001. I removed the tuner carefully applied a little Krazy glue to each of the four studs with a toothpick and put it back together, I breathed on it to make the glue set faster. After several gigs and many practices, it's fine.

It's really not a big deal to do this. Just be careful not to lose the little spacing washer at the end of the key shaft.

[chrisdski]

Thanks for the reply, Joey. Disassembly will probably be the answer. If anyone has an E/A side wavey Grover available, shoot me a PM.

[rickenbrother]

Thanks for the reply, Joey. Disassembly will probably be the answer. If anyone has an E/A side wavey Grover available, shoot me a PM.

You're welcome. It doesn't have to be an E/A side tuner. They are reversible if you take it apart and insert the key the opposite way.

[Dirk]

Yes indeed the best solution is to disassemble and re-swage and they usually function smoother afterwards too.
Might as well repack with proper lube while you're at it.
It's not as difficult as it might sound.
Good luck,
Dirk