Best machine heads?

Fran · Post by **Fran** » Sun Jan 03, 2010 9:53 pm

Whichever you think looks best, check the diameter size first though. Last thing you want is to be enlarging the hole's.

MattK · Post by **MattK** » Sun Jan 03, 2010 10:35 pm

Those split-shaft Kluson types are so easy to string, I reckon. Plus they look OG on a Strat.

EDIT - I forgot my hot tip for easy Kluson stringing - use a round toothpick, just kink the string to go down the hole, jam a toothpick in there with it, and it stays locked in place while you wind it up. Dead easy.

Blurillaz · Post by **Blurillaz** » Mon Jan 04, 2010 1:16 am

The neck looks like it already has the screw holes for some brands drilled in, as well as the push pin holes. The hole measures just over 1/4 of an inch, is that normal?

MattK · Post by **MattK** » Mon Jan 04, 2010 1:21 am

3/8 inch is standard for Klusons / Kluson copies.

iCEByTes · Post by **iCEByTes** » Mon Jan 04, 2010 1:37 am

Schaller

Gotoh

both are very precise, Gotoh is Japan made, Schaller is Germany made

Schaller Lock is more pratice than Gotoh Lock. Both workÂ´s perfect.

Fender Top notch like Aka American Deluxe use Schaller M6 Lock, Ibanez Top Line like JEM Use Gotoh.

if you want vintage. But donÂ´t want those klusons crap copies.

Grover had one Mimic Klusons , itÂ´s had Lifetime Warranty and itÂ´s rasoable cheap 43 bucks about.
Grover vintage deluxe 6 inline tuning keys

Grover vintage deluxe 6 inline tuning keys in nickel finish. Features a sturdy die-cast housing with permanently lubricated gears. 14:1 ratio. Includes screw-in bushings and mounting screws. Requires 10mm peghead holes. Features Grover's lifetime guarantee.

Post by **dots** » Mon Jan 04, 2010 5:11 am

schallers are really nice, but so are decent slotted head tuners.

Sloan · Post by **Sloan** » Mon Jan 04, 2010 6:40 am

has anyone actually used the auto trimming tuners etc???
i really want to give them a whirl.

Also, i like those schaller locking tuners. my pal had them on his telecaster along with graphtech saddles and i'm dead serious that thing never went out of tune. ever.

iCEByTes · Post by **iCEByTes** » Mon Jan 04, 2010 8:55 pm

Sloan wrote:has anyone actually used the auto trimming tuners etc???
i really want to give them a whirl.

Also, i like those schaller locking tuners. my pal had them on his telecaster along with graphtech saddles and i'm dead serious that thing never went out of tune. ever.

nop.

why trim

i use them was string Hair.

Dillon · Post by **Dillon** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 6:54 am

As far as modern-style tuners go, I like Sperzels a lot. I've had both locking and non-locking and they've never let me down. Grover is pretty good too...I have some on my strat, and they were stock on my Epi Sheraton II. IMO though, Sperzel is the way to go. I do have to say that I've owned several guitars with Kluson tuners (the official reissues) and never had problems with those either. The post width and hole size are different, but if you really want to fit them, there are companies that make adapter bushings.