Locking tuners are worth it if your guitar has a tremolo or you are using thinner gauge strings which means you are struggling to keep it in tune. If your guitar does not suffer from tuning instability then it may be better to stick with standard tuners.
Do locking tuners make a difference?
Locking tuners have the benefit of quicker and easier string changes meaning more time for better things… like playing and learning. The reason is that when restringing with locking tuners, all you do is feed the string through the hole, wind a few wraps, cut off the excess string and away you go.
Are Sperzel locking tuners good?
Overall Rating: Great tuners - solid, reliable and they do the job. It has been a pleasure to install these on many guitars over the years as well as having them on a few of my own instruments and I will continue to use Sperzel tuners.
How does a locking tuner work?
As Trey points out, “The concept behind locking tuners is very simple: a little clamp inside the tuning posts grabs your string and keeps it from becoming loose, and you can tighten it with a little knob on the back.”
Are sperzel tuners reversible?
Sperzel tuning keys consist of advanced design standards. Anodizing is a very durable finish that does not affect the integrity or precision of the tuning key. All guitar models are easily reversible, allowing conversion to left-handed or custom configurations.
Can sperzel tuners be reversed?
You can Reverse Sperzel Tuners and Our Bass tuners. it is important to EXPLAIN this when ordering tuners. Exceptions custom builders can order special configurations.
How do Sperzel locking tuners work?
Simply insert the string through the tuner eye, pull tight, tighten the locking mechanism of the tuner, and then tune to pitch. It is that easy. The locking system quickly locks down the string ensuring a non-slipping, stable string winding. You'll love the tuning stability of Sperzel Trim-Lok tuners!
What is a staggered tuner?
The staggered tuners are designed to enhance the break angle of the guitar, resulting in higher tuning stability (the break angle is increased over the nut). The staggered tuners are available in a wide range of colors, including gold plating, chrome plating, and more.
What order do staggered tuners go?
Staggered-height posts. Staggered tuners typically have posts in three sizes: strings 1 and 2 take the shortest posts, strings 3 and 4 take the medium ones, and strings 5 and 6 use the tallest.
Are PRS SE tuners any good?
After playing the guitar for about 10 days now, I can say that this was an excellent purchase. The tuning stability is solid, the weight of the tuning machines is close to the original tuners, and the look is pure PRS. I highly recommend these locking tuners - they perform great and the guitar look is all PRS!
Do locking tuners really make a difference?
Locking tuners just make string changes faster and have a cleaner look. Locking tuners do nothing for tuning stability. Anyone who says they do doesn't know how to properly wind a string around a traditional tuning peg. Locking tuners just make string changes faster and have a cleaner look.