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(@musenfreund)
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This morning when I went to restring my acoustic, I noticed the tuning peg was very loose as I undid the string -- so loose, in fact that it lifted out of the tuner entirely.  When I applied some gentle pressure to try to get it to reseat, the bottom of the tuner fell out.

My guess is I've got to replace the tuner(s).  Anyone got an idea how expensive that might be?  I won't be able to get it down to the shop until tomorrow after work.  I'm just wondering about a ball park figure.

I might also have some fret wires replaced.  

Am I looking at major repairs here?  Is it time to trade in?

Thanks.
Tim

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(@daria)
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I checked it out at musician's friend and the price for one ranges from $10 to $13, a set goes from $30 to $80. Hope this helps.  ;)

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(@forrok_star)
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Here's a site with parts and prices listed.  

International Luthiers Supply, Inc.

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(@musenfreund)
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Thanks, everyone.

Is it unheard of for a tuner to implode like this, or does wear eventually cause them to break down?

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(@greybeard)
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I wouldn't expect a good make (like Grover) to do that, but nothing is perfect and it can happen.

Be sure to get a good replacement. Don't forget to check the screw holes and capstan diameter, if you don't go with the original make.  You don't want old screw holes showing through, nor do you really want to have to ream out the capstan holes unless it's really necessary.

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(@musenfreund)
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Just got back from the shop.  Fortunately, it appears I don't need a new tuner.  He reassembled it.  As you said, Greybeard, anything can happen.  Apparently the screw holding the inner mechanism together had worked itself loose.  Ah, how I love simple repairs.

Why do these things always happen on Sundays when the shop's closed?

Thanks, everyone, for the help!

Tim

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(@corbind)
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At least you have a second guitar.  When something goes wrong with mine I have to wait to drop it off on Wednesdays or Saturdays and may not get it back for 4 days!  Maybe that's a good reason to act on GAS and get another guitar.  Like "just-in-case" insurance.   ;)

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(@musenfreund)
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You betcha!

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(@petrix)
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Yeah, One of the screws started coming loose on the tuner of my electric, fortunately I noticed it before it imploded, and managed to fix it. I feel I was rather fortunate, because, had I lost it, I'm sure I would have lost one of the small but vital parts...

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