Grip-Lock 6 inline Enclosed 21mm Post Locking Tuners - Chrome - Non-Staggered

I just got these for a 15 year old MIM Fender Strat. I have had problems with it going out of tune really easily. I read the other reviews and liked what I saw so I gave them a try. One thing that is super nice about these is the mounting system. I did not have to do any drilling and the tabbed mounting plates make it so easy to get these installed and straight. They are staggered in three different heights. The locking mechanism works great. I recommend these tuners. One thing, and this may just be me, I find the tuning ratio to be really 'fast'. I have an Epiphone with Grover tuners and it is easy to get precise tuning with them. The HipShot seem like a tiny turn makes a bigger jump in the pitch. I believe these are 16:1. I can certainly live with it, I just need to get used to them. If you are looking for locking tuners, I would give these some consideration. They work great, the mounting system is awesome, and the price is fair. They feel good and solid.

The less good thing first - these will not drop into a Squier Telecaster. I bought the Squier to learn electric slide and the cheap tuners that come with it (I knew that) are a pain when you're going back and forth to Open D, Open G and standard.You're going to need a 13/64 or 10mm drill. You'll also need quite a small Phillips to get the old tuners off. You then need to pry out the cheap inserts for the stock posts. A narrow blade screwdriver will do that inserted INSIDE the insert. Just pry back and forth and when it's loose push it out from the back. Then clamp the headstock in something that won't mar it, an drill ought the holes. Once that's done, they're very easy to install and tune beautifully. Do expect to loosen the thumb wheels a LOT from the way they're shipped to get the bass strings in. All in all, great value for money. It's not Hipshot's fault that the Squier holes are undersized.

Ok, so there are many good reviews on these, and there's a very good reason. They are very good quality replacement machines for that guitar that just won't stay in tune. I installed a set (with staggered posts) on this cheap-but-good Slammer strat copy after making all other repairs. Holy smokes, what a difference! Now this $160 knock-off plays & sounds nearly as good as my $$$$ G&L! The 18:1 gearing allows VERY fine tuning and after setting the intonation, it NEVER. GOES. OUT. OF. TUNE. The mounting plate system is freaking genius, with NO SCREWS NEEDED to attach the tuners! And those quick-change spinny lock thingys...I mean shut up! I took a chance on these for about $50, and boy am I glad I did! Great value, and the instructions are clear. Now...a warning. If your headstock is thicker than 1/2" at the end machine, DO NOT BUY THE STAGGERED POST VERSION! Mine was 9/16" and (because I didn't want to have to return and re-order) I had to make a 9/16" countersink 1/16" deep to let the washer sit flush, buried in the headstock's wood. This was VERY tricky to do, but it was the only way to reveal the post hole for the string, since the last two posts are the shortest....and it worked perfectly! I do believe they offer an non-staggered model of these Hipshot tuners, in different configs (inline 6, or 3L/3R), so fear not! If you have a guitar that has good bones, but hate playing it because it won't stay in tune, GET THESE!

Solid tuner that's easy to retrofit into an older neck. The baseplates are really nice as they don't require you to redrill new holes to secure the tuners in place. The staggered tuners mean you shouldn't need string trees to hold down the strings on the headstock. I haven't really verified this yet. I'm running them on a Tele with a fixed bridge, so if you have a non-angled headstock with a tremolo your experience may be different. Super easy to replace strings. The locks spin freely and easily. The tuners themselves are really smooth. I'll be putting these on more guitars I piece together (I'm a Partscaster fan). Price seems to fit right in between more than I want to spend and "You get what you pay for".

The tuners are very nice overall and work well. The look good, turn nicely and were super easy to install. I had to knock a star off for a couple reasons. One, which appears to be a blessing in disguise, is that I ordered the staggered tuners but the tuners I got were all the same length. I didn't feel like returning and waiting on Amazon's nowadays uber slow prime shipping that we should get reimbursed on so I just went ahead and used them. As it turns out, the tuning keys were just a bit above the face of the headstock. If there had been any staggered smaller they would not have fit all the way through properly. This is on a Strat parts build. So I'm glad I decided to go ahead and use these as I don't think the staggered one's would have fit when it came to using the smaller tuners in the set. The second is, and this is probably a me issue, is I thought and was hoping the back place would cover the screw holes from the old tuners. Alas, it does not. Not a big deal because they are obviously on the back but I was hoping. Anywho, all and all well worth it. Just make sure if you are wanting staggered tuners that they will fit through the headstock. At least on Fender style headstocks.

Tienen razón los comentarios, no envían los afinadores con diferentes tamaños. Para mi no es un problema pero si es algo que deberían cambiar en el título del producto. Aparte de eso es un excelente upgrade para la guitarra, yo le daría un 9/10

The Hipshot Tuner Upgrade Kit more than met my requirements! I used it to replace the vintage 'slotted' tuners on my MIM Fender Deluxe Strat. Supplied instructions ensured easy tuner replacement although some minor reaming of headstock tuner holes was required to accept the new items. No drilling of the headstock was required: the supplied universal mount plates provided positive locking. A new set of strings was easily installed and the tuners securely lock each string. No slippage was experienced and tuning maintained once strings were brought up to pitch. I have ordered another of these well made, effectively functioning kits to replace the tuners on my 'vintage vibe' Squire Telecaster.

put the set on my 1983 fender japan tele neck, to replace the worn out originals. the no-drill mounting system works flawlessly, the guitar holds tune perfectly now. i also prefer the feel and looks of these hipshot units, compared to equivalent sperzels, gotoh, or fender lockers. highly HIGHLY recommend, especially for a vintage fender that you dont want to drill extra holes into.

Hipshot products are world class but my disappointment lies in the sellers description. They where not as advertised which was “Staggered”. That is no big deal but still disappointing. But it did not stop me from ordering another set today. Who knows those may be staggered??? 🤞🏻🤞🏻

Really easy to fit. Guitar stays in tune.