CIRCLE WITH A DOT

@alisynthesis @RyanHyde

The soul remains the same, even as the body (and other parts) changes.

@alisynthesis @RyanHyde

As others have higlighted, that is the Gotoh logo.

@alisynthesis @RyanHyde

I have a few Theseus’s guitars. They’ve all been with me for a long time and have been through a lot of parts each. They’re all very good friends, and intimately mine.

They’re tools at the end of the day, and I treat them as such. Each modified to my use case and preference. Reliable, and comfortable.

@RyanHyde @alisynthesis

As I said, it’s a matter of taste/preference. I think what I’m trying to say is that they aren’t just ‘better’. They do the same job differently with pros and cons depending on the user’s preferences. In my opinion, they add a lot of extra complexity to a simple tool. The only tuners I’ve had break (not wear out, that happens to anything with a gear in it eventually) are locking ones.

@alisynthesis @RyanHyde

It’s a matter of taste, but I’m not a fan of locking tuners. The old style fender split post tuners are rock solid, easy to use, and much easier to deal with in a stressful situation like a string change at a gig. Locking tuners overcomplicate a none issue problem (imho).

@alisynthesis @RyanHyde

Last option is the bridge. From the video it looked like a fixed bridge so is unlikely to be the cause, but if it’s a tremolo then this may also be the culprit.

@alisynthesis @RyanHyde

Someone else suggested measure with calipers, I endorse that suggestion. The diameter of the shaft and their shield is the key.

The only other thing that springs to mind is that the strings may be sticking in the nut, and then the capo pressure moves them a bit causing them to go out of tune. Clean up the nut and lube with some pencil graphite (literally run a pencil through the gap), this is easier than a tuner change so might be an idea to try first.

@alisynthesis @RyanHyde

They’re easy to replace, it just requires a bit of care with the screws because they’re tiny and strip easily.

The only tricky part is ensuring you get the right size as there’s a mix of metric and imperial options as guitars are made all over the world. Nail that, and it’s an easy job.

@feorag @cstross

Regrettably, their view on this senible and simple option is ‘over my cold dead body.’

History tells us that this can be arranged if no other solutions can be found.