Setting tuning machine post height for a 3x3 headstock?

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Setting tuning machine post height for a 3x3 headstock? Nov 8, 2022 8:38:51 GMT -5

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Post by HeavyDuty on Nov 8, 2022 8:38:51 GMT -5

I have a set of Gotoh SGV510Z-HAPMs for a new guitar that will be here in a few weeks. These are locking tuners with height adjustable posts - I normally wouldn’t bother with the height adjustable feature, but these are what was readily available.

How do I determine the post height for an angled 3x3 headstock? Everything I’m seeing is for a six on a side straight headstock, not an angled headstock like I have. Should I just copy the current tuner post height? Is there an optimum break angle?

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Pinetree Supporting Member Meal Team 6 Posts: 1,700 Age: 65	Setting tuning machine post height for a 3x3 headstock? Nov 10, 2022 10:46:05 GMT -5 via mobile HeavyDuty likes this Home Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Pinetree on Nov 10, 2022 10:46:05 GMT -5 I found this on the Gotoh site. g-gotoh.com/images/option/MGT-Option.jpg
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Leftee Inaugural Member Posts: 10,463	Setting tuning machine post height for a 3x3 headstock? Nov 10, 2022 11:02:11 GMT -5 via mobile HeavyDuty and Peegoo 🏁 like this Home Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Leftee on Nov 10, 2022 11:02:11 GMT -5 Since it’s an angled headstock I would set them to match the height of the originals. And I don’t believe there should be a stagger.

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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Nov 10, 2022 11:34:28 GMT -5

Yeah, I wouldn't stagger them.

I think Gotoh added this feature because they know for a fact many guitarists like to twiddle knobs, push buttons, and generally fiddle-fart around with stuff as much as they do actually playing the guitar.

Not because there was an actual need for it.

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HeavyDuty Journeyman Not very bright but does lack ambition Posts: 1,111	Setting tuning machine post height for a 3x3 headstock? Nov 10, 2022 16:37:20 GMT -5 Home Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by HeavyDuty on Nov 10, 2022 16:37:20 GMT -5 It makes sense on a six per side. These are actually adjustable. I’ll set them based on the current tuners taking into account the lack of wind (so they will be shorter.)
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Leftee Inaugural Member Posts: 10,463	Setting tuning machine post height for a 3x3 headstock? Nov 10, 2022 18:42:54 GMT -5 via mobile HeavyDuty likes this Home Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Leftee on Nov 10, 2022 18:42:54 GMT -5 If the guitar’s nut is well-cut, it will be so with the stock tuners and the string break those produce. I’d take that into account.

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