$95.00 + shipping. Sub-Categories. I popped some wood putty in the one hole that the new ones did not cover. I buy all my tuners from GFS. I never tried it before and it required far more unscrewing than anyone would ever do. Discussion in 'Squier Stratocasters' started by guitar guy, Feb 2, 2011. They sent me the wrong sized screws for mounting mine. Faster than regular tuners, but not as easy as locking tuners. Guitar tuner prices A tuner that can sense vibrations from your guitar can be used in a noisy environment. (They're not really 'locking' tuners per se - they have two post holes at 90 degrees from one another and you feed the string through both holes and it keeps slippage to a minimum). They're locking and have the same dimensions as the standard Gotoh tuner (which the 7321 is equipped with). Regular tuners should be fine. Harley Benton Parts Locking Tuners 3R/3L Chr. All bodies mate perfectly with hardware typically found on modern imported guitars including most "Squier" brands, as well as hundreds of different "GFS" tuners, bridges, pickups and pickguards. I'd say they do just as well as the Schallers, Grovers, and Gotoh's I've used. I have a set of black GFS locking tuners on my Electra/Westone that I'm happy with. Schaller M6 135 Locking 3L/3R CH. I need tuners for my Bullet Project. http://www.guitarfetish.com/Now-STA...-Tuners-Sperzel-Style-String-Lock-_p_514.html, http://www.guitarfetish.com/Sperzel-Style-Locking-Tuners-3x3-Chrome_p_1172.html, https://reverb.com/item/1434477-guitar-parts-thumbwheel-lock-locking-3x3-tuners-set-chrome, http://www.jinhomusic.com/locking/locking_sp.html, http://www.guitarfetish.com/Lightweight-Vintage-Stratocaster-Style-Body-Gloss-Black_p_1882.html, https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GIzVdvzn8d8, (You must log in or sign up to post here. Saw a video on Ebay with someone doing the same with the GFS ones. … You just cut the string, put a 90 degree bend in the end of the string and stick it down the hole. £29. 151 . Steady as a rock and simple. Then within 6 months the body on this guitar split! 4 different sets of InvisoMatch mounting plates The Grover Roto Grip 502 (Reverb.com) is known for great, design, stability, and a guaranteed way to sharpen your Les Paul’s tuning stability. Also, locking tuners make removing and changing strings much faster and easier. $25.35. £44. £66. They are on my Squier Classic Vibe Tele's and a rock solid. I emailed GFS and they promptly sent me a new tuner. Hey guys I'm gonna be right to the point on this. €32.77. Looked great on the front of the headstock. I bought the very same GFS … Fills the hand nicely. Anybody with experience with GFS locking and/or not tuners? £77. Locking tuners. We used a rattail file to widen them just enough for the Sperzels to fit. A little more than I wanted to spend. 51 . Wilkinson EZLok Vintage Style Tuners for Fender® Headstocks. 283 . However, a vibration-sensing tuner is not your only solution to this problem. For hardware, I tried a set of chrome GFS locking tuners and I was impressed with the quality. What is the turn ratio ? A little wary of the quality and longevity of them. I am thinkin I want to make this upgrade, just drill holes for the new screws, and puddy up the one that doesnt get coverd, seems easy, what I dont want to do is re-drill or make the holes bigger, http://www.guitarfetish.com/Wilkinson-EZLok-Vintage-Style-Tuners-for-Fender-Headstocks_p_886.html, http://www.guitarfetish.com/Wilkinson-Fender-Style-Nickel-Tuners-Six-for-Strats-and-Teles_p_891.html, http://www.guitarfetish.com/Now-STA...-Tuners-Sperzel-Style-String-Lock-_p_514.html, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Direct replacement for … 25 . Not only do the strings on locking tuners not have to "settle in" as the winds stretch, too many winds around a post also changes the tuning ratio. Tuners £77. I hunt down as original a part as I can, or do what the owner of the guitar asks. Some of their pickups are pretty good, too. I don't see the holes for mounting a tremolo pre-drilled in that body. My favorite is the old vintage Fender tuners with the slot and hole in the top of the post. Well, not to hijack your thread or anything, RR, but because your OP motivated me to spend some more time today poring over their site this is all your fault. €20.92. Gibson Style (Three On A Side) More Info . 295 DKK. 188 DKK. For those in the USA - GFS sells Gotoh style Locking tuners under their house brand here Fender Locking Tuner CH B-Stock. To be fair, I haven't tried the Wilkinson EZ-LOK tuners but they're not locking tuners in the traditional sense (string goes through the hole and is pinned by a mechanism). 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