Page 3 of 3 First 1 2 3. Show Threads Show Posts. In 1990, Hans-Thomas Rubner took over the. I had long lost the cover for the tailpiece, and it had bent over time to where the strings were touching the top. Technical Director and Design Engineer Rocco Meinel has designed a tuning machine line that rivals the best premium machines available worldwide. Mandolin Tuning Machines: Nickel Grover 309 F style Mandolin $67. Please visit us at all, are there any words or markings on the front or back of Rubner mandolin tuners to identify them, that a fake might not have? Has anyone ever seen a set of fake Rubners? These look awfully close to real Rubners to me, could they possibly not be? Thanks in advance, Jesse 166784 166785 166786If anyone else has been thinking of upgrading your tuning machines, today I popped onto the Rubner site to get the specs on their tuners and noticed all the mandolin tuners were about 20% off. Rubner Tuning Machines for Guitar, Mandolin & Ukulele. The holes are at the centre of the straight shafts. Bushings and screws included. Rubner Mandolin Tuning Machines Silver Nickel with Teflon bearings Upgrade. funaddict Member. According to the specs on rubnertuners. I can only find one set of mandolin tuners that shows as in stock on their website and that's for a set of A style tuners for a slotted headstock. Compound 7. Jump to page: Results 51 to 69 of 69 Thread: Grover? Gotoh? Schaller? Golden Age Mandolin Tuners?While I really like the Golden Age tuners, which I have on one mandolin, the Grover 309s turn smoother than any tuner I have ever used for mandolin. Some I've encountered have abysmally "flabby" tone in old age, and some sound just fine. Representing Rubner GmbH Markneukirchen, Germany. Best Mandolin Tuner App: ClearTune. A new James was the answer. Rubner Ukulele Gloss Brass with Rosewood Buttons. Quick Look: Best Mandolin Tuners. I have used the Rubner tuners, as well as Grovers, for some slot-head mandolin family instruments. com. But don't spend more than $70, I'd advise. david foley blackstone net worth. 4L 4R: This tuning pegs comes with 4 left and 4 right tuners, and widely applied for 8 string mandolin. 4 Rugged and long-lasting tuner; 4. Thanks! New Pava A5 Sunburst Satin - winter shipping - how long to wait?! Just ordered a new mandolin. Work incredibly well, and I like the looks as well. I don't think my Wavery mandolin tuners were marked. I can deal with one. 30-Day Return Policy. sale. Kent is a good guy, he has done a lot of work with Rubner to get their f-style mandolin tuning machines up to their current spec, and cutting out the need for an international wire transfer as well as ensuring clear communication across the language barrier to the guys in the factory. in the following product categories Double Bass Machine Heads, Tuning Machines for Acoustic Guitars, Violin Tuning Pegs, Machineheads for Mandolins and Ukulele Tuning Heads. A few months ago I bought an Eastman MDO-305 octave mandolin (my first mandolin of any kind) and I immediately learned that the factory tuners leave everything to be desired. 612-270-5954. ". 00. A great value with Ebony buttons and the smooth Anti-friction bearing feature. $289. Thinking about replacing mine and what I see are: Grover 309: something of the "Gold standard" I hear they are good quality at a good price. Rubner F Style Brushed Brass / Ebony Mandolin 250-F8-700-007-EH (click picture for larger view) New RMp Rocco Meinel Precision Series Price includes full set, left & right, headstock bushings and headstock countersink tool Luxury Engraved Brushed Brushed Brass Plates * Ebony Buttons and Ebony Plate inlays * 16:1 turning ratio, Roller Spacing 29. Rosette Guitar Products welcomes you to our new presentation of Rubner Tuning Machines. I’ve replaced them with Rubner tuners and the difference is wonderful. com. An expensive swap that I am glad I. Classic Series Brushed. Work incredibly well, and I like the looks as well. We also used the trick of rubbing a pencil. My schallers went in like a dream. " I have measuted the old gibson and it looks to me to be more like 24mm. On the mandolins I currently own I have Gotoh, Schaller and one set of Rodgers tuners. $10. I have used the Rubner tuners, as well as Grovers, for some slot-head mandolin family instruments. German manufactured quality with a 150 year old tradition. 2 by Eugène Ysaÿe. Would any of you happen to know esactly which of the Rubner tuner will bolt right on an old Gibson (1914) Gibson A THANKS Nov-08-2022, 6:45pm #2. RubnerTuners. Rosette Guitar Products welcomes you to our new presentation of Rubner Tuning Machines. This may have been discussed on the Cafe before but there still is some confusion about identifying the so-called “worm over” and “worm under” style of tuners. This model is for mandolins or bouzoukis with a slotted/open headstock. Rubner Mandolin Brushed Nickel / Ebony Buttons 150-720-007-EH-SP-L (click picture for larger view) Mandolin Luxury Series with Moldflon Bearings Ebony Buttons with Decoration Brushed Nickel plates with Luxury engraving Decorated Sleeves with Spanish extension on bottom 15:1 t Rosette Guitar Products welcomes you to our new presentation of Rubner Tuning Machines. All components are precision machined for accuracy. Rubner Tuning Machines for Guitar, Mandolin & Ukulele. Rubner Roll Rollers With End Bearings. Rubner A Style Mandolin Tuners Question I am upgrading my mandolin's dirt cheap Golden Gate. 99 $ 8 . com. Representing Rubner GmbH Markneukirchen, Germany. Free Shipping. $5,999. Beautiful Sloane classical tuners are first choice for many fine concert guitars. $4,000. Rubner Tuning Machines for Guitar, Mandolin & Ukulele. Representing Rubner GmbH Markneukirchen, Germany. com. 612-270-5954. The 150-120a-EH-L machines provide a nice engraving without an over statement. 931" spacing. The tuners are Proline J-105 mandolin tuning machines according to Eastman's site. I now realize that these will be custom tuners. Representing Rubner GmbH Markneukirchen, Germany. sale. 02 mm. Weymanns are odd ducks. Tuners & Metronomes; Woodwind Accessories; Woodwind Instruments; Shop All Band & Orchestral ; New Products; Products on Special;. Rubner comes close except for the black and the fake button holder. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. I just received a set of brushed nickel tuners from Rubner. Grover, Waverly), there are others who do upscale low volume production. Also the length of the. 00. Is it allowing less play in the tuners before you're finally feeling the string tension? Does it aid in assuring less or hardly any string tuning? I've been using Schallers and Grovers over the years on two of my F5. to the UK makes this a relatively expensive option. Relic brass with ebony knobs Item # 2524-RB In stock, ready to ship! $102. Anyway, the tuners look like this: Schaller M6 Mini tuners in "Vintage Copper" To go with them I have a set of the re-designed (shall we say "reimagined?") Schaller strap locks in the same finish that I happened to find at a music store in Hobart, Tasmania this January:Beautiful Sloane classical tuners are first choice for many fine concert guitars. To view messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. they are cut ////. Thomas Rubner Tuning Machines. He has given the instrument to me to finish. 906) 23. I just checked my old style Schaller tuners. Kluson Replacement Threaded Hex Head Bushing For Contemporary Diecast Series Tuning Machines. All Gearing is mounted by a 4 screw precision mount system. 931" spacing. Got them last week and had them installed. Rubner Mandolin Tuning Machines offer quality design features combined with maximum tuning efficiency. "--M. Super smooth and ready for action! Quantity: Rubner Hand Engraved tuning machines with Rubner Roll and inlays. Rubner Tuning Machines for Guitar, Mandolin & Ukulele. Tailpiece: James. Kluson Replacement Tuning Machine Bushings For Vintage Fender Guitars. FLATIRON Mandolin Festival F-5 1987 Pre-Gibson Made in Montana Flatiron F-5 built in 1987 before Gibson purchased the company from Flatiron. I have also used Rubner mandolin tuners on both mandolins and octaves and indeed even on my bouzouki and I really like the Rubners - they are standard 4-per-plate tuners rather than individual ones. Mandolins. Snakewood Buttons and Snakewood Plate inlays As for the Rubner gears, a guitar builder friend of mine uses their guitar tuners on the classical guitars that he builds, and likes them, so that was reason enough to get a set. Show Threads Show Posts. I haven't used Rubner before but I have observed that the chatter among the luthiers in the builder side of the forum is extremely positive regarding. 1. 56. g. I’ve installed a lot of Rubner's and have never had this issue. 19. This set is what I decided to order,. View Profile View Forum Posts. Up to now, I just now Rubner, Germany and Alessi, Italy on my side of the big pond. Chrome tailpiece. kentg44@gmail. kentg44@gmail. Used – Very Good. Another poster recently produced a link on one of the forums to a Sarah Jarosz concert. Bass Tuning Machines Set, rosewood/brass-3mm Item: #VB52442R $ 790. View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries. Waverly A-style Mandolin Tuners with Ivoroid Knobs (1) $563. Drilled 'em the same way, and the fit was good. Relevance Popularity. Rosette Guitar Products welcomes you to our new presentation of Rubner Tuning Machines. incl. This item: Rubner Mandolin A Style Tuning Machines Gloss brass (gold) with Ebony . Gretsch Discussion Pages. Representing Rubner GmbH Markneukirchen, Germany. There's a few threads here someplace about this. The Rubner web page still shows "coming soon" and "Available in Late March" for the F-style worm under tuners. It came with gold hardware, the tuners were a 12/1 ratio, and I have never been a fan of gold hardware. On the mandolins I currently own I have Gotoh, Schaller and one set of Rodgers tuners. com, it looks like they are the same size and fit, but this is eyeballing it with. com. “Worm under” tuners have the worm closest to the string nut. has anyone did a tuner upgrade on their Eastman MD-305 & used the Grover 309 tuners. FREE delivery Nov 29 - Dec 1 . SKU: THB. Rubner Tuners w/ Ebony Buttons. Mandolin craftspeople can find all the tools and materials they need from Luthiers Merc, including excellent Schaller mandolin tuners. In 1928, the company was expanded by brothers Paul & Otto Rubner. Mine were not top-of-the-range either but flet and looked so much better than others I have used. Wittner Fine Tuner, for various instruments, black. I created this simple visual guide as a supplement to Paul Hosteler’s (rip) excellent tutorial. According to the specs on rubnertuners. Since 2009, we have proudly represented Rubner, providing value priced. Once you pick it up, it is very hard to put down!. com. Verified Purchase. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. Now Rubner offers the same quality and value for Mandolin and. Rosette Guitar Products welcomes you to our new presentation of Rubner Tuning Machines. Rubner EL Sonido Light Series Singles Style- Vintage with Ebony. I've installed Rubner, Schaller Grand Tune and Stew Mac Golden Age F and A tuning machines on 4 instruments fairly recently. Rosette Guitar Products. Now Rubner offers the same quality and value for Mandolin and Ukulele instruments. Conceived by pioneering luthier Irving Sloane—crafted and refined by Waverly. THE Gretsch Discussion ForumWhere do others buy their tuners? I have tried $10 Chinese ones (it's a lottery that you sometimes win) and I also bought the Stewmac Golden Age ones. Rubner tuners w/ebony buttons; Nitrocellulose lacquer finish; Traditional sunburst; 14-inch body; 1. As an interesting aside: Through a strange set of coincidental circumstances, it's possible the Sitka spruce for this mandolin came from the same tree I used for the fiddle I made for myself around the. Distance between holes, center to center: 3. Advanced Search. Rosette Guitar Products welcomes you to our new presentation of Rubner Tuning Machines. Rubner 12 string machines feature the new black Moldflon anti-friction disks between all moving parts. the carved-top mandolin, and the flat. Rubner wrote: "If the mandolin has the same roller spacing, then the sets will drop right in. Join Date Oct 2011 Location Mt Victoria, NSW, Australia Posts 3,546 Blog Entries 1Options. Standard design without engraving or embellishments; Material: Brass; Shaft distance: 23 mm; Rubner 150-720-00-PVC Mandolin. All of the classical guitar tuner sets are being made to that standard. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. RubnerTuners. my friend uses a reamer, and I have one, but I know that is not what I did,and they will be a tapered hole and the bushings do not appear to. Being an equipment geek I always wanted to upgrade the tuners and tailpiece. PDA. This design will compliment every high end instrument. Not for an Eastman MD505. Conceived by pioneering luthier Irving Sloane—crafted and refined by Waverly. Rosette Guitar Products welcomes you to our new presentation of Rubner Tuning Machines. Arrived home with the mandolin and of course tried the Rubner tuners right away, what a difference , the Rubners are smooth and precise, no jerky movements , a pleasure to use. <I ordered their least expensive tuners to upgrade a 1988 Flatiron A-style I used to own, and they worked beautifully. Classifieds for mandolin, mandola, mandocello, Banjo, guitar, bouzouki, cittern, octaves and violin and fiddle and resonator instruments. 89. Oscar Schmidt OM10 A-Style F-Hole Mandolin. 8 3. RubnerTuners. cogwheels made of bronze. Representing Rubner GmbH Markneukirchen, Germany. Just got a set of Schaller M6 Minis in their new "Vintage Copper" finish General Acoustic Guitar DiscussionThomas Rubner Tuning Machines. Jim Garber. Rubner Tuning Machines for Guitar, Mandolin & Ukulele. 8 / 5 (17328 votes) Downloads: 103823. Rubner mandolin tuners are a type of tuning peg that is commonly used on mandolins. 02 mm. Feb 23, 2012Forum: General Mandolin Discussions. The tuners. 19 % Tax excl. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55412. Before you order those Grover's get the length of the tuner button shaft from the specs at the bottom of the Stewmac page and measure to make sure the buttons are going to clear your headstock. Rubner wrote: "If the mandolin has the same roller spacing, then the sets will drop right in. com. Waverly tuners use a 16:1 gear ratio. Mandolin Cafe Archives; Lessons On Demand; Advanced Search; Forum; Instruments and Equipment; Equipment;. 612-270-5954. I would appreciate any advice or related experiences on this matter. STOLEN: Pava Pro A5 #160 mandolin from a music festival in Lafayette, Louisiana; Mandolin Mondays: German mandolinist Wolfgang Meyering and bassist Michael Waterstrad play an original composition. 16:1 turning ratio, Roller Spacing 29/32” (. Rubner was founded in 1864 by Josef Rubner, as the first machine center in Markneukirchen, Germany. The existing tuners gave me problems, I always spend a long time tuning and re-tuning,I did put graphite in the nut slots so the strings wouldnt bind, to no avail. Among our top sellers there are 17 Rubner products at the moment e. RubnerTuners. Rosette has represented the high value line of Rubner Tuning Machines since 2008. Thread Tools. kentg44@gmail. Representing Rubner GmbH Markneukirchen, Germany. If anyone else has been thinking of upgrading your tuning machines, today I popped onto the Rubner site to get the specs on their tuners and noticed all the mandolin tuners were about 20% off. 12. The tuners are suitable for mandolins with 23 mm shaft spacing and feature buttons made of chic imitation mother-of-pearl. cogwheels made of bronze. Rubner Tuner availability? Mandolin Mondays: host David Benedict returns with a wacky, fun, speedy Bill Keith tune called "Crazy Creek" on his Apitius Mandolin. Forum Tools. Thanks. I'd like to replace them. Representing Rubner GmbH Markneukirchen, Germany. to the UK makes this a relatively expensive option. At the time, he purchased Schaller tuners, and he bored the headstock to accommodate the . The only issue I've been having is noticing that I have to fiddle a lot more with the MF5 during gigs than with the MF. To view messages, select the forum that. Price includes full set, left & right, head stock bushings and head stock countersink tool. Doe’s Grover make a worm over and a worm under, and if so. Tuning your harp is probably the most annoying thing about being a harpist. The Scaller's have performed the best (on my Eastman mandocello), followed by Rubner, then Golden Age. Schallers: Look a little fancier cost a little more. Shipping & Mail Address; RubnerTuners. Gold trim with black knobs. Out of curiosity, I emailed Rubner: "Thomas, Thank you for your interest in the Rubner machines. To get Rubner Tuners to sit flush on back of headstock, you’ll need to either use the provided drill bit with depth stopOR If you had already drilled and use. Nov-05-2017, 3:11pm #2Hi all, are there any words or markings on the front or back of Rubner mandolin tuners to identify them, that a fake might not have? Has anyone ever seen a set of fake Rubners? These look awfully close to real Rubners to me, could they possibly not be? Thanks in advance, Jesse 166784 166785 166786I need some information please. After struggling with the Golden Age Tuners for too long a time, I finally bit the bullet and ordered Rubner Tuners. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. RubnerTuners. from $102. At the time, he purchased Schaller tuners, and he bored the headstock to accommodate the . Buy Golden Gate M-129 Engraved A-model Mandolin Tuners - 2 planks (4+4) - Nickel:. Rubner Tuning Machines for Guitar, Mandolin & Ukulele. I’ve got stock Grover’s on a Weber Yellowstone. Find a Dealer. 3. Show. RubnerTuners. Advanced Search. Easily Distracted Join Date Oct 2002 Location Atlanta Posts 4,470. Sorensen Mandolin & Guitar Co. I have a set of Rubner mandolin tuners on one of my mandolins, and they’re of good quality. I was able to get the tuners from a small supplier here in the UK at the time though he no longer has them. guitar tuners may need more space. As for the Rubner gears, a guitar builder friend of mine uses their guitar tuners on the classical guitars that he builds, and likes them, so that was reason enough to get a set. Apologies if this has been discussed before, but a search of the forum didn't return any obvious results. from $96. Sort By. The Rubner tuners have a 16:1 ratio and appear to be better made. I recently had the MF5 refretted with EVO gold so I have been playing it a lot more lately thus the noticing of the tuning issue. Pickguard: Bound Ebony. After struggling with the Golden Age Tuners for too long a time, I finally bit the bullet and ordered Rubner Tuners. Easily Distracted Join Date Oct 2002 Location Atlanta Posts 4,470. Hi! New member, long time member at OLF. How is Tuning Drift with Rubner Tuning Machine Forum Instruments and Equipment Equipment How is Tuning Drift with Rubner Tuning Machine ENTER TO WIN. Waverly 3-On-Plate Guitar Tuners with Black Pearl Knobs for Solid Pegheads (0) $321. The Rubners are 23 mm. Kent is a good guy, he has done a lot of work with Rubner to get their f-style mandolin tuning machines up to their current spec, and cutting out the need for an international wire transfer as well as ensuring clear communication across the language barrier to the guys in the factory. Drilled 'em the same way, and the fit was good. Rubner Tuning Machines for Guitar, Mandolin & Ukulele. 25 More Options. The gear will always be black. Representing Rubner GmbH Markneukirchen, Germany. (Yes, I've lubed and adjusted them) My first thought was a set of "A" style Waverleys but the price/shipping/tax etc. Up to now, I just now Rubner, Germany and Alessi, Italy on my side of the big pond. They work. RubnerTuners. Spacing: Duane told me that over the past decade and a half that 70mm spacing of the tuner posts has become the industry standard. Marty Jacobson. Since 2009, we have proudly represented Rubner, providing value priced. View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog EntriesRe: Rubner Tuning machines. A premium upgrade, the 3 disk Moldfron Bearing Feature creates an exceptionally smooth tuning experience. [email protected]. Rubner Classic Series Hauser With Ivory Buttons. Item# 14-9018G. Put a set of top-of-the-line mandolin tuners (costing ~$100 for A-style) on a bottom-of-the-line, A-style mandolin (costing ~$500)? Yes, you could certainly do that, but it's a akin like putting a Lamborghini engine in your Honda Civic. Turning Ratio 15:1 Roller Spacing 35 mm. My luthier has this question re: a tuner installation on a '24 Gibson A-2 snakehead Any suggestions from the Forum are much appreciated. kentg44@gmail. When purchasing a product, price is the consumer's primary concern. 612-270-5954. A few years ago I bought a fairly nice F style mandola (the story is here someplace) that I have thus far enjoyed. 'Lozenge' fretmarkers in Honduran Rosewood (yum!). RubnerTuners. Now Rubner offers the same quality and value for Mandolin and Ukulele instruments. in the following product categories Double Bass Machine Heads, Tuning Machines for Acoustic Guitars, Violin Tuning Pegs, Machineheads for Mandolins and Ukulele Tuning Heads. on StewMac web site are different. Rosette Guitar Products welcomes you to our new presentation of Rubner Tuning Machines. 3 Durability; 3. View Profile View Forum Posts. brass, old patina. Since 2009, we have proudly represented Rubner, providing value priced. 612-270-5954. Finish: gloss nitro Gig bag Included with be a set of brand new Rubner mandolin tuners. 3 What to Consider when buying a Mandolin Tuner. Beginning on string a, the string over the fretboard which is closest to you, tune the string to a ( a = A440 ) and work to the next string, which is also tuned to. + Spectral view of the input signal (FFT – visualization of overtones). from $25. Re: Anyone upgraded to better tuning machines on Kentucky F model. g. Take a look at the drawing and see if you can check the post spacing (center of. Rubner Tuning Machines for Guitar, Mandolin & Ukulele. These are all fine tuners. Mandolin user Join Date Mar 2017 Location Bozeman, MT Posts 1,234. Since 2009, we have proudly represented Rubner, providing value priced. kentg44@gmail. Hope this helps! Kent. Rubners: Look even fancier still and cost about $50. Rubner wrote: "If the mandolin has the same roller spacing, then the sets will drop right in. Rubner Gloss Brass Luxury with Ebony Buttons 150-700-007-EH-L(click picture for larger view) Mandolin Luxury Series with Moldflon Bearings Ebony Special Buttons with decoration Sealed Gloss Brass Finish 15:1 turning ratio, 23 mm roller spacing Knurled sleeves with Spanish exte Now Rubner has released the RMp F Style mandolin Precision Series with a Traditional design. The top and bottom posts are normal, the inner two have very little taken off them. I am very happy with both. The Rubners are 23 mm. 612-270-5954. 250-F8-700-007-SH (click picture for larger view) New RMp Rocco Meinel Precision Series. 2002 Gibson F5 Mandolin signed by Danny Roberts Shows signs of use and play over all in very good condition and plays very well. Rosette Guitar Products welcomes you to our new presentation of Rubner Tuning Machines. But the tuners are meh. Pava's Oval Hole A4 model are built from top quality tone woods featuring an Adirondack Red Spruce top and Red Maple back and sides. For the 2023 holiday season, eligible items purchased between November 1 and December 31, 2023 can be returned until January 31, 2024 . Rubner mandolin tuners are considered to be some of the best tuning pegs available, and are used by many professional. Rubner does have a silver colored gearing system they use on some of the guitar Superior Series, but they are used by request only. kentg44@gmail. Gretsch Discussion Pages. Howdy. I had a bit of a. If you are on the lookout for tuning machines, spareparts for instruments or guitars and basses in general, then this may be a fitting choice. What makes this all the more questionable is that, Iirc, the Schaller tuners with 29/32" spacing were actually made by their manufacturers to 23. They turn smoothly and hold their tune well. 255. 612-270-5954. View Profile View Forum Posts. In my opinion, they are the best you can get for $300 or less. Now Rubner offers the same quality and value for Mandolin and Ukulele instruments. Cliff Seruntine. You might also spring for a James tailpiece, at $200, and a Cumberland bridge, at $60. Ships from and sold by Rosette Worldwide. Only 5 left in stock - order soon. The day anyone gets close to these in nickel and in gold they will own that market. 612-270-5954. The problem was that the tuners installed were worm over tuners and there hasn't been a whole lot available in the last few years. I know about the maintenance. com. The world's finest tuning machines. Work incredibly well, and I like the looks as well. Since 2009, we have proudly represented Rubner, providing value priced tuning machines for Classical Guitars as well as Slotted Head steel string guitars. 0 mm spacing. The Moldflon Anti-friction disks provide state of the art tuning. 20" scale, GDAE, redwood top, Indian rosewood body, flamed myrtle binding, walnut neck, rubner tuners, soundport. Representing Rubner GmbH Markneukirchen, Germany. $136. View Full Version : Rubner tuners are back. Total set weight 160 grams. The Rubners are 23 mm. RubnerTuners. Every Gibson F model made from the early 30's (maybe earlier) to the early 50's. New! Rubner EL Sonido Light Series. I haven't used Rubner before but I have observed that the chatter among the luthiers in the builder side of the forum is extremely positive regarding them. In Stock. I should have kept the tuners when I sold the mandolin. The new Traditional series has the finest gearing with vintage appeal. Rubner also makes Worm over F style tuners but they aren't always available. These high quality mandolin tuners are made by Rubner in Germany. Based on 12 years of design requests, we have established a great data base to work from. 00.