Gotoh 510 upgrade

[gerald germany]

My 710ce-SD came with the antique gold Ping made Taylor machines. I want to swap them out for Gotoh 510s. My question is, will any of the 510 series designs work? Is the footprint the same? I'm sure I'm going to have to cover the footprint of the Pings a litlle, but that's no big deal. Has anyone done this upgrade before? Any "gotchas"? Thanks!

[Herb Hunter]

I have no experience with tuner swaps but the link below will take you to a page that probably answers your questions.


http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143697&highlight=Roseadi

[gerald germany]

Thanks, Herb! That's exactly what I was looking for!

[gerald germany]

Well, I got my Gotoh upgrade done. Not too tough. I used the gold 510 Contour machines and Madagascar Rosewood buttons. Looks a thousand percent better. Hope I'm healthy enough to ride and play!                                                                                                 

[tedtan]

gerald germany,

Do you mind sharing your source for the rosewood buttons? I've been looking for some stateside and seem to be finding every type of wood EXCEPT for rosewood.

Thanks.

[michaelw]

lmii has wood replacement buttons in the 510 contour shape
some of them have been discontinued

[tedtan]

Thanks, michaelw.

I added the 510s to my 814ce, and am now trying to match the buttons to the headstock overlay. I have been tempted to try the cocobolo, in the abscence of east indian rosewood, but all the coco I have seen is quite a bit more "over-stated" than the EIR headstock overlay on the 814ce.

[michaelw]

madagascar rosewood may  be slightly closer to east indian,
in terms of grain structure  & color (variegation, etc) -
those cocobolo buttons really 'pop', imho

oh ... Ted, i almost forgot -
you may want to try contacting Bill Nichols to see if he is
currently accepting orders for, & making, tuner buttons
Bill's craftsmanship is top-notch

[tedtan]

Thanks, michaelw - I will check with Bill Nichols.

[oatordeal]

speaking of tuner upgrades, do any of you guys tried upgrading a gs mini with gotoh tuners (mini)? i'd love to see some pics and if they fit perfectly as well.

[michaelw]

speaking of tuner upgrades, do any of you guys tried upgrading a gs mini with gotoh tuners (mini)? i'd love to see some pics and if they fit perfectly as well.

i know i've seen a pic somewhere around here
no. that's not it
close-but-no ...

ah-ha
here 'tis

[oatordeal]

speaking of tuner upgrades, do any of you guys tried upgrading a gs mini with gotoh tuners (mini)? i'd love to see some pics and if they fit perfectly as well.

i know i've seen a pic somewhere around here
no. that's not it
close-but-no ...

ah-ha
here 'tis

looks really, really great. thanks michaelw!