Guitar Gear Forum

Way before Henry built the robot Gibson was pushing new tech. Not always industry changing but they tried. Ever see these Schaller/ Gibson tuners circa 80’s. They have flip up winding cranks on them. So called speed winders.

Yep. I have a set here that came with my 78. I took it out to put locking Grovers but kept the originals in case I ever want to put them back.

Wicket smaht.

I’ve always thought those were a cool idea.

That's actually pretty cool. I wonder why they didn't take off?

Would

nightflameauto wrote:That's actually pretty cool. I wonder why they didn't take off?

Probably because everyone had a bunch of string winder at home already. They used to give them away for free at music stores when you bought a guitar.

They're not super easy to use



Like Bill said, plastic string winders have been around forever and do a much better job all around.