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banjonz - Posted - 06/21/2026: 16:08:02
I posted previously re the frets on this banjo but am starting a new post.
Yesterday I used this banjo in a public performance (local country music club) and I was blown away with not only the sound, but the playability. It is has a very different voice than my 2005 Gold Star GF 85.
The purpose of me posting is the peghead tuners appear (at least to my eye) to be the cheapy Asian ones that appear on Ebay and the like, yet they work smoothly. I know it is a lottery when purchasing these tuners as to whether they work well or even at all!
Does anyone know what the Japanese tuners were during the 70's?
Toshi Tsuchida - Posted - 06/25/2026: 07:28:32
Wayne,
They are made by Gotoh. On the Vintage Goldstar models, the only modification made to these tuners was changing the button shape to the "Keith" style. Gotoh was the only option for Tokai.
banjonz - Posted - 06/25/2026: 14:45:41
quote:
Originally posted by Toshi TsuchidaWayne,
They are made by Gotoh. On the Vintage Goldstar models, the only modification made to these tuners was changing the button shape to the "Keith" style. Gotoh was the only option for Tokai.
Thanks Toshi/ Obviously Gotohhave changed their design.
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