Schaller SM6IL tuning machine sources?

[larry333]

Does anyone have a reliable source for Schaller SM61L-C, SM6IL-G, or SM6IL-B tuning machines? I use to get them from gpd dot com, but they are no longer in business. SM6IL's are the OEM tuning machines with 45 degree mounts, rather than the retail/aftermaket 90 degree versions.

larry

 

[larry333]

On Ebay, there are counterfeit Schaller M6IL "Made in Germany" tuners shipped from China.
I got some sets for about $25 a set...until I can find the real deal (if I can at all...)

 

[Cagey]

I looked around just briefly, but that part number even stumps Google, unless you count the reference to this thread. So, I didn't pass anything along. I'd be interested to know what those tuners are. Is there a picture somewhere, or can you share the link to where you found them?

 

[larry333]

http://guitar-machine-heads.com/hp324535/Machine-Head-M6-Industry-Bracket-135.htm

 

[AutoBat]

locking version: http://www.warmoth.com/Schaller-Mini-Locking-Tuner-Left-Side-Black-P985C726.aspx
inferior-non-locking & locking version: http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Tuners/Guitar,_solid_peghead_tuners/Schaller_Tuners.html

Schaller M-6s are quite common. (pay no attention to stew-mac's reaming size, they're notoriously wrong)

 

[pabloman]

M6's are very common. If you read the OP he clearly states he is looking for a very particular set, not the readily available examples listed.

 

[larry333]

True, the retail M6 is very common. However, I want to swap out existing original equipment Schallers for a different color (black to gold for example).  It's not as easy as one would expect:  Retail Schaller M6 tuning machines have a 90 degree bracket, the Industry M6 have a 45 (135) degree bracket.  Neither stewmac nor allparts sell the industry version Schaller M6, they only sell the retail 90 degree bracket M6...that blows!  Guitar Parts Depot was the only source I could find the real deal M6IL tuners.  Now that I really need them, I've learned gpd.com has gone offline!    It seems the only ready source of OEM M6 compatible tuners now are counterfeit copies from China sold on ebay.  For now, I'll have to settle for those...