Chinese SD91 / Kluson Machine Head Clones

jaymenon

I wonder - do the cheapish chinese made machine heads work effectively?

Or is there really a night and day difference between true Gotoh and these cheap and cheerful Chinese clone machine heads?

https://i.imgur.com/G28O5gF.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/7VAEn0W.jpg

ICBM

In my experience they're both better than original Klusons...

The best thing about Klusons is that they teach you to always tune up to the note, never down .

Check the ratios though - I think most of the Chinese ones are 15:1 too, but if they're 12:1 then the Gotohs are better for that alone.

Funkfingers

I find the Jin-Ho 3+3 "keystone" types to be pretty sloppy. I also find the Ping Well "Gibson Deluxe" ones sloppy.

The Wilkinson-badged Jin-Ho six-in-line Kluson-alikes feel better despite being made in the same factory. This could be a gear ratio issue.

WezV

i have used some and they are fine.  Not as nice as the branded versions, but do function better than many vintage tuners

jaymenon

Thanks chaps for your most helpful replies...