New member here and new to the banjo world. I have a Gold Tone CC-100R that came with the guitar style tuners. I was wondering what if any benefit I would get from changing over to the planetary type. Thanks in advance! 0=’# (stole the emoji thingy from Tim Osmond)
Planetary Tuners
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Hi @BubbaFett Rob 
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Banjo’s rarely stay in tune so this is why higher end banjos are fitted with planetary tuners as standard, easier to adjust. The reason you’ll find guitar style tuners on a banjo is to keep cost down. Not sure if it is possible to change from guitar style to planetary without drilling the peghead causing possible damage ask @Jake at the General Store. Might be a wiser option to do a trade-up for a better quality instrument than to attempt any modifications.
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Hey @BubbaFett! I think it’s probably not worth the time/expense for the gain you’d receive, but that’s just my opinion. If you’re having tuning problems, you may consider it. Otherwise, I’d just leave as is.
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Thanks. I’m not having any tuning issues so I will leave it alone!
Thanks. I hope to get good enough to justify an upgrade one day. For now I will keep my banjo stock.
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Sounds like a wise decision Rob.
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