Max Headroom
Those that can, do. Those that can't, censor it.
Tuner buttons?
So that's what those things on the head stock are for!
Interesting!
So that's what those things on the head stock are for!
Interesting!
Given the prices of core models, no customer should be receiving an otherwise beautiful & meticulously crafted guitar w/ white, plastic t-buttons 😒
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alantig
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We tried that once in this very forum.
Much like a homemade submersible, it didn't end well.
Moondog Wily
In Tune Wit Da Moon!
I do not like cream plastic crap
I do not like the press on trap
I do not like this button change
Signed sincerely Wily Strange
But of course, to each his own! I am still (after ALL these threads, OMG people please stop) not certain about whether these are changeable or pressed on permanent. If they are in fact pressed on permanent, I like them less. Some have said they have seen some of the new buttons with screws in the end (so likely changeable in that case), but I have not seen them in that configuration. What I don't like about these new buttons is as follows:
1. The cream color! Hate it for pup rings (except on some very natural color and brown guitars, I have seen a few blue gits that look good with them as well, but it has to be the right blue) and I hate it for tuner buttons. I think it draws the eye away from the true visual beauties of the PRS products, which IMO is the woods and the shapes! I am sure the new ones will be available in other colors over time, but the initial cream stuff makes me want to vomit on those headstocks!
2. Non changeable - if I have to change the tuners all together just to get my tuner buttons to look the way I want, I think that is a step backwards. If they are in fact changeable, then lovely, nobody should have any issues with them as it is an easy and quick fix ;~))
3. The size of them makes me think that when I am trying to grab them, it will be more difficult in some instances due to the reduced space between them on the headstock. I could be wrong, but that is my visual take on the situation. Considering that most people here have not actually played one with the new buttons, we are for the most part relying on the looks at this point. Those who have played them and commented (comments I have read anyway) have not expressed any concerns of this nature so I could be off base with my conclusion on this sitchy.
I have never been a fan of the "Vintage" tuners. I LOVE the locking ones mostly for their ease of use in string changes. I also like the look of the locking tuners better than the "Vintage" tuner look (especially from the back, love seeing the gears), but to repeat, to each her own!
These new buttons won't stop me from buying a guitar configured with them, but I will be thoroughly annoyed to have to change the tuners all together if I simply want different tuner buttons ;~))
All that said, GET OFF MY HEADSTOCK whippersnappers!
I do not like the press on trap
I do not like this button change
Signed sincerely Wily Strange
But of course, to each his own! I am still (after ALL these threads, OMG people please stop) not certain about whether these are changeable or pressed on permanent. If they are in fact pressed on permanent, I like them less. Some have said they have seen some of the new buttons with screws in the end (so likely changeable in that case), but I have not seen them in that configuration. What I don't like about these new buttons is as follows:
1. The cream color! Hate it for pup rings (except on some very natural color and brown guitars, I have seen a few blue gits that look good with them as well, but it has to be the right blue) and I hate it for tuner buttons. I think it draws the eye away from the true visual beauties of the PRS products, which IMO is the woods and the shapes! I am sure the new ones will be available in other colors over time, but the initial cream stuff makes me want to vomit on those headstocks!
2. Non changeable - if I have to change the tuners all together just to get my tuner buttons to look the way I want, I think that is a step backwards. If they are in fact changeable, then lovely, nobody should have any issues with them as it is an easy and quick fix ;~))
3. The size of them makes me think that when I am trying to grab them, it will be more difficult in some instances due to the reduced space between them on the headstock. I could be wrong, but that is my visual take on the situation. Considering that most people here have not actually played one with the new buttons, we are for the most part relying on the looks at this point. Those who have played them and commented (comments I have read anyway) have not expressed any concerns of this nature so I could be off base with my conclusion on this sitchy.
I have never been a fan of the "Vintage" tuners. I LOVE the locking ones mostly for their ease of use in string changes. I also like the look of the locking tuners better than the "Vintage" tuner look (especially from the back, love seeing the gears), but to repeat, to each her own!
These new buttons won't stop me from buying a guitar configured with them, but I will be thoroughly annoyed to have to change the tuners all together if I simply want different tuner buttons ;~))
All that said, GET OFF MY HEADSTOCK whippersnappers!
Black Plaid
Other Alan!
A few years back I thought it would be an upgrade to replace the black plastic rings on my '91 with some nice rosewood.
I didn't like it after doing it, and went back to the plastic, go figure.
Yup. Sank like a stone.
The ones on the locking tuners definitely have screws. I haven't seen what comes on the vintage style tuners, but those have never had screws.
I'll get out my violin samples to provide accompaniment to your pissing and moaning.
nussbajh
So this is how I change away from “New Member”
I have to say that I don’t like the look of the new tuners, AND I can’t wait to try them out to see if they achieve what they are supposed to. After all, a new set of tuners isn't a huge price for customization and a simpleton like me can do it on my own.
Because plastic is the correct material for pickup rings!
Moondog Wily
In Tune Wit Da Moon!
Perhaps you should review post #27 of this thread ;~)) I am thrilled to hear that the lockers do have screws, so in those instances, I am fine with being able to throw the new ones into the recycle bin ;~))
No need, just stating my opinion. And maybe you missed the two instances of "to each their own" in my post! As for pissing and moaning, "pot, meet kettle" (examples below)!
Hey, I like ranting, it's fun!
Because I'm immortal I make it a point to attack every hill.
All that sounds way more like pissing and moaning than me saying I don't like cream colored plastic on my 4 and 5 figure guitars, but you of course are welcome to your opinion as well as your own definition of what pissing and moaning is!
Yeah, that's me responding to all the pissing and moaning, and now you're pissing and moaning again.
You didn't get the humor in my post. So be it.
No violin for you!
Max Headroom
Those that can, do. Those that can't, censor it.
Dodged a bullet there...
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Who Knew Guitar Manscaping Was A Thing?
Moondog Wily
In Tune Wit Da Moon!
Well, in all fairness, I was the only individual till this moment who responded to your post #47 with a "Haha" emoji, so I must have found something amusing ;~)) Besides, I want a full orchestra to accompany my pissing and moaning!You didn't get the humor in my post. So be it.
No violin for you!
Ha! A big budget man!
Moondog Wily
In Tune Wit Da Moon!
With a tiny bank! Well, let's be honest, no bank ;~)) Though I have been working with a dealer on a possible new PS build!!
Moondog Wily
In Tune Wit Da Moon!
Yeah, I was lost as well, and I think I am going to sell these guitars! I have twisted those things till the strings break at times, and I still can't get any of the local radio stations. Obviously defective tuners!!
aphantomvaper
Bend it to the Owl!
You're trying to be like Mononeon with the sock on the headstock? Don't cover them up, show in full glory!
