Headless tuner ideas.

Posted by Mark Bliss on June 12, 2011 at 10:26am

Just discovered this group.

Since I have been considering a headless build I have been researching (and brainstorming) the possibilities. I am working on a couple of ideas of my own, one of the DIY and simple home made style and another slightly more sophisticated solution, both in the CBG oriented builder style.

While I will work on those designs and share at some later point, I would be glad to share the pictures I have collected of ideas to study.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  • the anonymous pick July 12, 2016 at 3:14am

    for  your  consideration . 

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    ignore  the whiskey spout  on the   end  head  ,  regular tuners are  between the  pups  ,    using the  wrap around design  .  a pain in the ass to  do  , but an attention getter  for sure . 

    • Darryl Tuttle > the anonymous pick July 12, 2016 at 2:11pm

      i especially like the White Farm equipment yardstick,,used to have a white  tractor when i farmed with my dad back in 70's

    • the anonymous pick > Darryl Tuttle July 13, 2016 at 5:48am

      ;-)

  • Darryl Tuttle July 12, 2016 at 1:16am

    on my profile page, i have a headless aluminum guitar i made,  i thought i had the string clamps things worked out, but it sheared off the thinner strings

  • Mark Bliss January 2, 2012 at 9:20am

    Thanks for that Joe, I have seen several variations on that very idea and it is similar to one I was experimenting with. Still havent finished anything.

    I like the tidy result and use of "found" materials though! I hadnt found any wing nuts in that thread, it might just be fine enough to work out well. I am a little concerned about the possibility of galling in the thrust area under the screw with guitar strings. (Not likely a problem on his uke project.) Perhaps and end plate of a different material would be better. I also think I would prefer allen heads over his slotted screws. Finally, with some experimenting I bet the assembly could be shortened up a little more to make it as compact as possible. Just some thoughts......

    Thanks again,

    Mark

     

  • Joe Bloeski January 2, 2012 at 6:49am

    Found this video on youtube that offers a pretty neat DIY solution

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXRJCtkJskQ

  • Mark Bliss June 12, 2011 at 10:30am
    The two biggest challenges I face at this point is the thought that VERY fine adjustment threads are desireable, and that I need to determine the range of adjustement needed. These questions may require an experiment or two!
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