Need help Phase I tuner replacement

[Kfowler8]

Hi guys. I could use your help. I’m sure this has been asked before t some point. I have a Private Stock from 2002. #297. I’m the original owner. The guitar has the old style phase I winged locking tuners in gold.

Well I was doing some maintenance last night and One of the thumb screws on the tuner broke off. Unfortunately the other half of the screw is in the tuner shaft. If I could get it out, all I’d have to do is replace the thumb screw. I don’t see anyway to remove it though.

So I believe I’m going to need a new tuner. I was going to call PRS on Monday and see what they say. I know tuners generally aren’t covered by the lifetime warranty but maybe they’ll make an exception since it’s a Private Stock. If not, do you know any place I can get a single gold winged tuner? I really don’t want to replace all six if I don’t have to.

Thanks,

Kevin

 

[veinbuster]

Welcome to the forum.
I don’t see gold wings much.

There are a couple of wing masters around that might have tips.

 

[bodia]

Hi guys. I could use your help. I’m sure this has been asked before t some point. I have a Private Stock from 2002. #297. I’m the original owner. The guitar has the old style phase I winged locking tuners in gold.

Well I was doing some maintenance last night and One of the thumb screws on the tuner broke off. Unfortunately the other half of the screw is in the tuner shaft. If I could get it out, all I’d have to do is replace the thumb screw. I don’t see anyway to remove it though.

So I believe I’m going to need a new tuner. I was going to call PRS on Monday and see what they say. I know tuners generally aren’t covered by the lifetime warranty but maybe they’ll make an exception since it’s a Private Stock. If not, do you know any place I can get a single gold winged tuner? I really don’t want to replace all six if I don’t have to.

Thanks,

Kevin

Maybe a call to John Mann? Doesn't look like he has gold, but he may be able to fix the one you have.

https://us.prsaccessories.com/collections/guitar-cases-and-gig-bags/products/prs-multi-fit-case

Of course, I'd call PRS first and see what they say.

Good luck!

 

[Kfowler8]

Thanks guys. Yeah I saw Mann's site. It directs you to Guitar Vault USA. (https://store.guitarvaultusa.com/PRS_Phase_I_Locking_Tuners_Set_of_6_p/7000.htm) The list a set of golds but they're $325!

 

[bodia]

Thanks guys. Yeah I saw Mann's site. It directs you to Guitar Vault USA. (https://store.guitarvaultusa.com/PRS_Phase_I_Locking_Tuners_Set_of_6_p/7000.htm) The list a set of golds but they're $325!

Yikes! He such a cool dude, he may just fix yours for you.

 

[Kfowler8]

Yikes! He such a cool dude, he may just fix yours for you.

I’ll definitely reach out to him. I’m pretty handy but I’m stumped on fixing this one. The screw is so small I can’t really use an extractor.

 

[jimfisher]

Take it off and take it to a local machine shop and see if they can extract it.

 

[gush]

If you have pick tools it's possible sometimes to use them to catch an edge and turn them out.

You could also take it off the guitar and use a soldering iron to heat the material around the broken screw. Might let surrounding material expand enough to allow broken screw to turn out.

Good luck

 

[Kfowler8]

If you have pick tools it's possible sometimes to use them to catch an edge and turn them out.

You could also take it off the guitar and use a soldering iron to heat the material around the broken screw. Might let surrounding material expand enough to allow broken screw to turn out.

Good luck

That’s a good idea. I’ll try that.

I did hear back from John Mann. I’m going to send him some pics. So that’s a viable option.