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Economy tuners

They break down and reverse just fine, so long as you do half the set. #2 Phillips driver, about three minutes' work per machine.

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Permalink Reply by James Beard on October 22, 2011 at 11:29am

These tuners are great for use on three string guitars and help to keep the cost down. Have never had a prblem with them.

Permalink Reply by Chuck Dubman on October 22, 2011 at 8:16pm

Cheaper than Pings, which cannot be reversed if you plan on using them covered.

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