Once you go modern you never go back? I think not. In this video we explore what it's like change the modern Grover-style tuners on a Les Paul back to the vintage Kluson-style. Do you need adapter bushings? Will it leave marks? I try to answer these questions and more.

Bushings: https://amzn.to/3qcYtg4
Tuners: https://amzn.to/3qbtNvR

0:00 Intro
2:29 Adapter bushings / ferrules
6:01 The new tuners
8:44 Bushing size comparison (8mm vs 10mm)
9:36 I think I need to relic the new tuners
10:47 Relic process for the metal hardware parts
16:07 Should I relic the knobs?
16:35 Attempts at aging the plastic knobs
21:03 Finished results of aging the plastic - will it last?
21:50 How the Grover tuners are installed
23:12 Will there be ring marks around the new vintage tuners?
24:42 Installing the adapter bushings
26:39 Roughing up the screw heads
27:09 Installing the tuners (finally)!
27:36 Finished product
27:55 A little fretboard conditioning
29:04 Peace out

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