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Fender Locking Tuners Stratocaster Guitar Tuners, Polished Chrome, Right Hand Guitar Tuners, 1.7x10x4.5 Inches, Set of 6 Guitar Tuning Machines
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Brand | Fender |
Color | Polished Chrome |
Guitar Pickup Configuration | H |
Hand Orientation | Right |
Guitar Bridge System | Tremolo |
Number of Strings | 6 |
Product Dimensions | 10"L x 4.5"W x 1.7"H |
About this item
- One set of 6 Fender locking tuners, including 3 long post tuners for the wound strings and 3 shorter post tuners for the plain guitar strings, to use as staggered guitar tuners
- Precise Tuning - Gear ratio 18:1 makes for a finer degree of control than lower ratios, giving you a precise string tension so you can play each desired note as you tune up and get ready for your practice or performance
- Dual-Pin Mounting - These right hand locking tuners feature dual-guide pin mounting and include all mounting hardware, like bushings and washers, for a secure fit that is easy to assemble so you can start playing your Fender guitar right away
- Polished Chrome Guitar Tuners - The shiny chrome polish finish on each Fender locking tuners stratocaster make for a sleek design and professional style that any musician can be proud of, whether playing country, blues, or rock
- 1 Year Limited Warranty: Fender parts and accessories are designed for players and built with unmatched quality—which is why Fender warrants this part to be free from defects for one (1) year from the date of original purchase
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Product information
Item Weight | 10.4 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 1.7 x 10 x 4.5 inches |
ASIN | B000L6GD04 |
Item model number | 990818100 |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #816 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #1 in Electric Guitar Tuning Keys |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 25, 2006 |
Color Name | Polished Chrome |
Guitar Pickup Configuration | H |
Number of Strings | 6 |
Guitar Bridge System | Tremolo |
Musical Style | Country,Blues,Rock |
Number of Keyboard Keys | 6 |
Size | 1.7 x 10 x 4.5 inches |
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Product Description
This set of Fender Locking Tuners Stratocaster features 3 tall post tuners for the wound strings and 3 shorter post tuners for the plain guitar strings. These staggered locking tuners increase the break angle over the nut and improve tuning stability, while the 18:1 gear ratio makes for a finer degree of control for precise string tension. Each right hand guitar tuner is designed to fit most modern-style Fender guitars with dual-pin mounting configuration. Receive all mounting hardware, including bushings and washers. The Fender locking tuners have a shiny chrome polish finish and are ideal for American Ultra, Deluxe, and Elite electric guitar series, along with the Player Plus series. However, the Fender locking tuners do not work on Squier instruments. Its dimensions are 2.15x5.05x9.7 inches and it weighs 0.6lbs
From the manufacturer
Features
- Set of six tuning machines (3 long post and 3 short post)
- Gear ratio 18:1
- Dual guide pin mounting
- Bushings and washers included
- Used on American Deluxe and American Elite Series guitars
- Mounting hardware included
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Lock Feature | 4.8 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 3.4 | 5.0 | 4.1 |
Stability | 4.7 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.8 |
Easy to install | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
Value for money | — | 4.4 | 4.0 | — | 4.0 | 3.9 |
Accuracy | — | — | 3.9 | — | 3.9 | 3.6 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | GuykerMusic | GuykerMusic | Musiclily Direct | GuykerMusic | GuykerMusic |
hand orientation | Right | Right | Right | Right | Ambidextrous | Right |
number of strings | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
body material | — | — | Metal | Metal | Metal | Metal |
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Customers like the quality, ease of installation, tuning, appearance and value of the locking tuners. For example, they mention that they are reliable, hold tuning very well and that the process was pretty straight forward. They appreciate the clean look and feel of the tuners and find them to be an aesthetic upgrade for Stratocaster and Telecaster guitars. Overall, customers say the tuner is well worth the money.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the tuners. They mention that they are well-made, reliable, and solid. Some say that they're the best drop-in tuners around for Fender branded guitars, and are better than the locking tuners that came on their Strat in the first place.
"...Fender Locking Tuners are perfect for players who play all styles of music and who switch from standard to drop tunings on the fly...." Read more
"...They work great and hold the string firmly in place. I didn't use the original tuners for very long so can't give a real comparison...." Read more
"...been easier and the tuning stability is exactly what I expected, very good. I'll be getting a set for my SG soon...." Read more
"I've put these on 4 guitars so far. They feel solid, with no free play, and grip even the lightest E strings without slipping...." Read more
Customers find the installation process of the tuners to be easy. They mention that the process is straightforward, and the strings can be installed in about 10 minutes. Customers also say that the tuning stability is improved, and it's now much easier and faster to tune their guitar.
"Prefect fit, easy install & work really well.I don't understand why fender doesn't just put staggered tuners on all strats...." Read more
"...They are just faster and easier. Overall, this is a really nice convenience upgrade on guitars and it's not very expensive to do...." Read more
"...HOWEVER, completely worth it. Stringing up has never been easier and the tuning stability is exactly what I expected, very good...." Read more
"...They look the same and I assumed it would be a quick, easy install...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the tuning of the guitar. They mention that the tuners are high quality, and hold the tuning very well. They also say that the tuning doesn't wiggle loose at all, and it almost never goes out of tune. Customers also appreciate the minimal tuning drift, and the fact that the tune holds for a long time.
"...They are accurate and precise when tuning guitar strings, and the notes up or down within a fraction of a millimeter, and have extremely tight..." Read more
"...But I can say that these stay in tune great, don't wiggle loose at all, and make down tuning so easy it you like to switch to drop D and back fairly..." Read more
"...Stringing up has never been easier and the tuning stability is exactly what I expected, very good. I'll be getting a set for my SG soon...." Read more
"...Makes string changes much faster and improves tuning stability." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the tuning keys. They mention that they look good, are a practical and an aesthetic upgrade for Stratocaster and Telecaster guitars, and that the locking design makes it easy to swap them. Some appreciate the clean look and feel of the locking tuners. Overall, most are happy with the quality and appearance of these tuning keys, which improves string tension and tuning stability.
"...them apart from others; they are both a practical and an esthetic upgrade for Stratocaster, and Telecaster guitars...." Read more
"...I don't really need the locking feature, but it's cool and works great." Read more
"...The staggered string post height is a feature that many other premium tuners don't have...." Read more
"...All looked well. By the time i got to the final high E, the peg was so short it was almost too short to even load a string...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the tuners. They say it's well worth the money, a great buy, and a cheap upgrade that makes a lot of difference. Some mention that the tuner is a pretty good product and if you do not have locking pegs already it'll be a wonderful addition to your strat.
"...HOWEVER, completely worth it. Stringing up has never been easier and the tuning stability is exactly what I expected, very good...." Read more
"I should have done this years ago. Firstly, this was the best price I have seen for these tuners. Secondly, installation was so easy...." Read more
"...That was not true with my previous tuners.This is a fantastic price too, so, just stop reading, put 'em in your cart. :-)" Read more
"...Great quality, smooth threading, and they lock forever. Worth buying." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the end locking tuners. They mention that they work well, serve their purpose well, and are pleased with their performance and durability. Some say that they have had no troubles with anything and that the product is just fine. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"Prefect fit, easy install & work really well.I don't understand why fender doesn't just put staggered tuners on all strats...." Read more
"...They work great and hold the string firmly in place. I didn't use the original tuners for very long so can't give a real comparison...." Read more
"...Other than that, even tho that's a HUGE problem, they work tremendously and make changing strings a breeze. They're smooth and have a great ratio." Read more
"...I think it makes both functional and nice looking on the Guitar." Read more
Customers like the fit of the tuners. For example, they say they fit perfectly into their MIM stratocaster, with no issues. The tuners are also described as tight, with extremely tight tolerances, and will drop right in with no fuss.
"...notes up or down within a fraction of a millimeter, and have extremely tight tolerances...." Read more
"Prefect fit, easy install & work really well.I don't understand why fender doesn't just put staggered tuners on all strats...." Read more
"These tuners perfectly fit my Mexican Strat. String guides are no longer needed after installing these tuners...." Read more
"These were not a direct fit for my Indonesian Squire bullet so I had to drill out the peg holes to be 10mm and then drill the 3/8 holes for the..." Read more
Customers find the locking tuners easy to use. They say it makes string changes quick and easy, and takes the tedium out of changing strings. Some mention that the locking design makes installation simple.
"...The Locking Tuners also makes changing strings so much easier...." Read more
"...These are my first locking tuners ever, and make re-stringing a breeze...." Read more
"...even tho that's a HUGE problem, they work tremendously and make changing strings a breeze. They're smooth and have a great ratio." Read more
"Easy install, does exeactly what they are supposed to do. Makes string changes much faster and improves tuning stability." Read more
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Fender Locking Tuners are perfect for players who play all styles of music and who switch from standard to drop tunings on the fly. The Locking Tuners also makes changing strings so much easier. Fender Locking Tuners come in Chrome, Brushed Chrome, Black and Gold for right and lefthanded guitars. They usually fit into the pre drilled tuning peg holes without making any modifications. Just drop them in, tighten with a thin profile wrench. It's the one or the first upgrade I make when buying a Stratocaster guitar along with replacing the standard strap buttons with locking strap buttons.
I don't understand why fender doesn't just put staggered tuners on all strats. I don't really need the locking feature, but it's cool and works great.
If you aren't using locking tuners, you're wasting time when you restring. They are just faster and easier. Overall, this is a really nice convenience upgrade on guitars and it's not very expensive to do. Fender uses these on the American Deluxe, and once I got one, I had to have these on the rest of my stratocasters. Because they save time restringing, you are more inclined to restring frequently, which means you sound better. (Fresh strings can do a lot for your sound!) I've put these on several guitars I have, and always appreciate them when changing strings. At installation be aware these are staggered height tuners so be sure to put them in the correct holes (see below). These are drop in replacement tuners for most modern MIA and MIM Fender Stratocasters and Telecasters that use a Shaller style tuner. Fender makes these relatively cheap now in chrome, although I wish they would make them affordable and available in a gold finish. I've seen also seen nickel and black, and they make gold but hard to find and rather expensive (something like $120 a set). (Update gold is coming down in price and seems to be slightly more available. Fender also now makes "brushed chrome".
FUNCTION/PURPOSE
I think people believe these somehow give you more stable tuning or something but that is actually not their purpose. Proper use of a traditional non-locking tuner is just as stable. Some folks don't actually understand how to properly use traditional tuners and they don't get stable tuning as a result because they use too few or too many wraps and don't string it correctly. For those folks, these will elimiate the resulting "pings" and such. But their intended purpose is to speed string changes. I believe that some folks confuse locking tuners with a locking nut in that respect. A locking nut quite definitely makes for more stable tuning, and that's why you always find them with Floyd Rose tremolos which are made for dive bombing. But locking tuners are not really for that purpose.
FIT AND INSTALLATION
Regarding fit, these have 2 little pins on the backside. If you are considering a replacement, make sure you get tuners that are the right size and configuration for your guitar so you don't have to drill the back of the neck, the tuner bores in the headstock, or use inserts. If you want to use these but don't have the little alignment holes, Stewart Macdonald makes a small drilling jig for drilling those holes. It's expensive (about $40) but not as expensive as messing up your neck or breaking the tuners when you tighten them down on ill fitting mounts. It is nearly impossible to drill those alignment pin holes correctly without a jig, and even with the jig, easy to be slightly off. These fit most newer FENDER stratocasters and tele's, both american and MIM and will be a drop in replacement with no muss and no fuss in most of those cases.
Pull one of your existing tuners out and look at it before you change. If you have a squier or a knockoff you may want to measure the headstock bore and remove a tuner to look at the back mount. Maybe buy and inspect, with the knowledge you might have to return them. There is usually an exact fit drop in replacement locking tuner that can replace your standard tuner so if this isn't it, look for one in the same brand as what is on your guitar now. Be aware different tuners also have slightly different holes bored for the main peg hole.
Typical neck bores for tuners (by brand) are shown on the warmoth site at [...]
These are the holes that warmoth uses on custom necks when fitting tuners of various brands:
- For Fender/Shaller tuners, its a two step bore, with the main portion being 25/64" and the rest at 11/32".
- Vintage style tuners use 11/32"
- Gotoh and Grover use a two step 13/32" to 11/32"
- Sperzel uses 25/64"
- Planet waves uses 13/32"
Of course, if you are mechnically inclined, have the tools, and don't mind potentially drilling additional holes in your neck, you can almost fit any tuner you want on any guitar. Sometimes that means using inserts or bushings, or drilling a hole for a tiny backmount screw, or for alignment pins in different locations...but the best answer is to use a tuner that is a drop-in replacement.
When installing, be sure to look at the height of the pegs on your old and these new tuners. These are not all the same length -- they have staggered heights - 3 long and 3 shorter. (I think I have also seen some sets that are 4/2 but these are 3/3.) Put the long ones in the E-A-D string holes, and the shorter ones in the G-B-HighE holes.
Another tuner I really like is the planet waves self-trimming locking tuner. I bought a set of those in Black for a Fender telecaster FMT HH that did not use a typical 2-pin Fender/Schaller mount -- they are really great and not that expensive. So if these Fenders don't fit the guitar you could take a look at those.
As I said, I have several sets of these fender locking tuners. I like them. But I do have one set that developed a problem with the High E tuner -- it constantly breaks High E strings (not when playing but when stringing, and tuning) so I've reached out to fender regarding a possible replacement. Nothing is perfect...hopefully they will take care of me with either a warranty replacement or an inexpensive single replacement tuner.
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2023
Pros:
1. Secure locking mechanism ensures stable tuning.
2. Staggered design improves string tension and tuning stability.
3. Sleek chrome finish enhances the guitar's appearance.
4. Durable construction for long-lasting reliability.
One consideration:
1. Some users may need to install additional accessories to prevent string slippage on the fret nut.
Overall, the Fender Deluxe Locking Staggered Guitar Tuners are a solid choice for achieving secure and precise tuning. The locking mechanism and staggered design offer excellent tuning stability, enhancing the overall performance of your guitar. However, it's important to note that depending on your specific setup and playing style, you may need to install additional accessories, such as string trees, to prevent string slippage. Keep this in mind to ensure optimal performance and satisfaction with these tuners.
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Made in Taiwan, so all you’re getting is asian made ‘so so’ metal - not to be mistaken for the original Made in USA Fender tuners!
Overall, these tuners work very well. Tuning stability has greatly improved on the couple of Mexican made Fenders I installed them on. No muss, no fuss drop in replacement for Fender’s OEM sealed, non-locking tuners. The 18:1 ratio makes for nice, smooth fine tuning. The locking mechanism is solid and dependable. I haven’t experienced any unwanted string breakage at the posts due to the locking rod cutting the strings. These tuners are a wee bit heavier than the standard non-locking tuners and I noticed an increase in sustain and a tonal improvement.
Lastly, string changes are effortless and speedy now. To boot, these nifty ‘F’ branded beauties sure are purrrdy too!
If it counts for anything, I’ve been a professional guitarist for more than 30 years. As such, I highly recommend these tuners for any compatible Strat or Tele outfitted with standard, non-locking tuners. They aren’t as good as a high end set of Schallers, but for the money, they can’t be beat