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gettinafterit - Posted - 01/20/2026: 17:50:29
Hello. I picked up a 2002 Gibson Earl Scruggs standard. It came with some extra tuners that I assume are the originals. Can anyone identify the ones on the banjo and or the ones I’m holding? Also the tailpiece isn’t stamped Gibson I assume it’s also not original. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Culloden - Posted - 01/20/2026: 21:34:06
The ones on the banjo look like Waverly tuners. I can't speak for the other one you are holding.
BobbyE - Posted - 01/21/2026: 06:14:20
The tailpiece would have been the Presto. The TP you are holding is similar to the Price Straightline TP but I don't remember them having the two adjusting screws. Also, I think the end of the Straightline TP was a bit narrower over the tension hoop with the leading edge flaring out to the proper distance to line up with the bridge slots in a straight line.
Bobby
Edited by - BobbyE on 01/21/2026 06:15:15
Culloden - Posted - 01/21/2026: 09:39:47
The tailpiece looks like a cross between a Price and a Kershner. It's probably someone's knock-off that they hand made. Whoever made it knows something about machining.
