Gotoh UPT Ukulele Planetary Tuners Gold Finish with Black Oval Buttons

Description

Gotoh UPT Ukulele Planetary Tuners Gold finish with Black Oval Buttons.
Gotoh's UPT planetary ukulele tuners were designed by Yusuke Kawakami (Luthier in BC Canada)
to blend classic looks with modern functionality.
The UPT’s are geared tuners and these gears have a 4 to 1 ratio for fine tuning. (Much easier to tune.)
These tuners are built extremely lightweight. ( 2.1 oz per set)
Available in 6 different types : See other listings.
1) Gold finish with Ivory-cream color buttons.
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2) Gold finish with Black oval buttons. <<<<<
3) White Chrome finish with Ivory-cream color buttons.
4) White Chrome finish with Black oval button.
5) Black finish with Ivory-cream color oval buttons.
6) Black finish with Black oval buttons.
Important Information / F.A.Q.
Regarding string post length:
These tuners will fit on most ukuleles.
If headstocks with a thickness of 12mm (0.472") or more, UPT is not right choice.
You need UPTL
Please measure your ukulele carefully before ordering.
Will these fit
my
ukulele?
If you are replacing friction pegs, you will almost certainly need to have the peg holes re-bored. We recommend that this be done by a professional. The diameter should be 9.7-10mm or just a bit wider than 3/8". With regard to headstock thickness (see above) you'll need to measure your headstock.  The package include installation manual.
Do I need to tighten the screws like friction pegs?
Yes and no. Let's start with the no:
You probably won't need to make any kind of adjustment.
But on the off-chance that you do (you'll know - the post would un-wind from string tension) it's easy to tighten to the right amount of tension. Which brings us to the yes: Technically, the planetary gear is engaged by the screw that holds the button in place. Unlike friction pegs, there is a very wide range of "works well".
Tuning a ukulele with UPT planetary tuners is a
pleasant experience
. It may take you some time to get used to that.
Why are some buttons more expensive than others?
There are two main types of plastic buttons: molded ABS and carved acrylic. The molded ABS buttons (UBB, UBN, UB4B, UB4N) are solid colors without any variation. The acrylic buttons (JP1, JP2, UB5B, UB7, UB8) are carved from blocks of patterned material so that they can have a natural look, eg. ivoroid, pearloid, tortoise shell. The appearance, process, and material of the acrylic buttons adds to their cost.
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Return & Refund Policy:
If the item received is not as described we will gladly issue a refund for the item and shipping.
Returns for other reasons must be approved and do not include shipping either way (to or from)
It is your responsibility as the buyer to re-package, insure and cover return shipping.
We do refund return shipping costs on a conditional basis.
The above does not apply to items described as "AS-IS"
Please contact us via eBay masages before returning the item.
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