Best electric guitar tuning keys according to redditors
We found 33 Reddit comments discussing the best electric guitar tuning keys. We ranked the 25 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 33 Reddit comments discussing the best electric guitar tuning keys. We ranked the 25 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
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|Strings|https://smile.amazon.com/Ernie-Ball-Regular-Slinky-Nickel/dp/B0002M6CVC/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=ernie%2Bball&qid=1574123633&sr=8-4&th=1|
|Neck|https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G491NF4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1|
|Neck Plate|https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LMDLRFK/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1|
|Back Plate|https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B06VY7HHGG/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d|
|Tuning Pegs|https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00GGMW5UY/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d|
|Bridge Set|https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01IN8WPPI/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d|
|Input Jack|https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00R15FHTG/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d|
|Pickguard Assembly|https://www.stewmac.com/Pickups_and_Electronics/Pickups/Electric_Guitar_Pickups/Pre-wired_Pickguard_Assembly.html|
Body: White MIM Fender P Bass - Alder
Neck: Slim Wenge Warmoth JAZZ neck with a Rosewood or Ebony fingerboard and Graphite rods
Nut: White TUSQ
Frets: SS6015 stainless
Pickups: Lindy Fralin P bass pickups, stock or +5%
Bridge: 2 Tek, because they look super clean
Tuners: Chrome Hipshot Ultralight - Fender style
Strings: LaBella 760FL or LaBella Copper Nylon
Pickguard: Black or Red Pearl
Total cost is ~$1,000
PM me to get the address you need to send everything to.
I put a set of these auto-trimming locking tuners on my LP Studio. No crank or snips needed.
The first time I tried a guitar with them out, I thought it was cool, until it turned on mid-song and suddenly it was retuning while I was playing. This happened multiple times, including happening while to the sales rep who was trying to show me how to keep it from happening. That's a pretty bad first impression when the guy whose job is to know how to make it work doesn't know how to make it work. I assume that's not supposed to happen and doesn't normally happen, especially if I own one and get used to it, but if I'm taking a guitar for a gig, I don't like the idea that I could be in the middle of a song and suddenly it retunes itself out of whack. Gigs get energetic, sometimes you step on the wrong pedal or accidentally yank your cable out or grab the tone knob instead of the volume. I don't like the idea that one stupid mistake like that where I lose my focus in the middle of a song won't just screw up my tone for a few seconds, but will screw up the notes I'm playing.
Plus it's another thing that can break. The more moving parts you put into a system, the more chances for failure in that system. If one of those motors goes kaput, then suddenly I can't use it anymore, because I need six strings to be in-tune, not five. Meanwhile, if I want to replace it, I'll be looking at roughly $350.
It's also solving a problem that isn't a problem. Tuning by hand takes what, 10-12 seconds if you have a decent ear or a working tuner? The only time it ever takes more than that is going back from an alternate tuning, which takes maybe 20 seconds, 30 at most. A handful of seconds of my time every now and then isn't worth the extra money, or the extra risk.
From what I understand, the rechargeable batteries inside of them didn't last too long before needing a charge, and as the batteries died, both in terms of needing to be recharged and in terms of needing to be replaced, the robot tuners got more and more inaccurate. It's all well and good with a fresh, fully-charged battery, it's a different story six months later when I'm doing all the exact same tuning I normally have to do because it's a half-step off.
Then finally there's the fact that it was mandatory. I want a Les Paul. I've been wanting one since I was sixteen, and I was keen to buy one a few years ago. Then Gibson decided to make robot tuners standard on every single one of their guitars. If it were an option, yeah, cool beans. Or if it were only on their premium models, alright, neat. But when it's a standard feature across the entire line, that pisses me off, because I don't want them.
The two metal pins on the housing that fit into the baseplate have snapped in half. There's also a tab at the top of the housing, and a slot in the baseplate that the tab goes in to.
It's doubtful that you could get a metal epoxy (like J.B. Weld) to work in this situation. Maybe if you cleaned the lubricant off really well (and then re-lube after the glue dries), so that the the epoxy could adhere, it might work.
But I think the strain put on the assembly by the fact that it's the bearing surface from the part you turn with your fingers, would eventually break the epoxy bond.
I think it just needs to be replaced. Often players replace these with locking tuners, so if you look around at places like Craigslist or eBay, you might find a used set cheap.
This might be a good time to consider upgrading to locking tuners.
These are non-Kluson, lookalike tuners (double check that they fit your guitar):
https://www.amazon.ca/Musiclily-Vintage-Tombstone-Machine-Replacement/dp/B00CE1ZFB2
And these are Wilkinson lookalikes for your Klusons:
https://stratosphereparts.com/new-wilkinson-deluxe-3x3-tulip-tuners-guitar-parts-for-gibson-les-paul-chrome/
Finding a single tuning machine to replace yours will be next to impossible, unless maybe you have a guitar tech in your town who happens to have some parts he pulled off a upgraded guitar.
You seem to be comfortable doing stuff yourself. Replacement tuners are pretty cheap. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005LLGWBO?pc_redir=1396389785&robot_redir=1
You can also probably an individual tuner from the repair department of a local music store.
> It is less desirable wood, lesser electronics, hardware quality is iffy (China is getting better but is not quite there yet), paint and finish are partial.
I call BS. The Epiphone LP Custom Pro goes for $600. Meanwhile Gibson is claiming the "Historic" '57 Les Paul Custom is worth more than 10x that, at $7,700.
They do claim "the Historic '57 Les Paul Custom model includes all "True Historic" plastics and parts, chemically and structurally re-engineered from vintage examples." - OK so they ordered some custom knobs & such.
I'd believe them if they marked the guitar at $2,699. Maybe even $3,299. But $7,699? Bullshit.
Also comes in gold or black https://www.amazon.ca/Lanpeed-Chrome-Guitar-Sealed-gear-Machine/dp/B015G1S82Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?keywords=skull+tuning+pegs&qid=1570078637&s=gateway&sr=8-12
I'm seeing your photos, FYI.
To replace those without drilling, you are going to have to take one off and really measure it. They don't have screws in the back, which is good--fewer holes. But they are almost certain to have a locating pin or two somewhere near the top of the tuner that will go into a small hole in the back of the headstock. You want to find tuners that only have a locating pin, and hopefully you'll be able to learn before buying that the pin on the new tuners is in the same place.
Here's an example on Amazon of what I'm talking about. KAISH Gold 2 Pin Locking Tuners Tuning Keys Pegs fits USA Fender Strat Tele Guitars https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M7RQIHS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_B8guDbXZFWBKA
Here are the exact tuners that I use but in gold that should match your hardware.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002B3CFP2/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1488094924&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=grover+tuners
They make conversion bushings for that problem. I’m also super into the slotted tuners — I put them in everything. I used these ones just a couple of weeks ago.
https://www.amazon.com/Wilkinson-Chrome-Z-LOK-Machine-Acoustic/dp/B07MW1QGDS/ref=mp_s_a_1_45?keywords=guitar+locking+tuners&qid=1565253871&s=gateway&sr=8-45
Yeah, this is my first time doing this so totally reasonable question but I used these https://www.amazon.com/Gotoh-Locking-Tuners-Schaller-Chrome/dp/B074KNQHLV
Hipshot has some. They use a mounting plate to hold the new tuners in position.
https://www.amazon.com/Hipshot-Grip-Lock-Staggered-Universal-Mounting/dp/B01IRXN2NS
If you don't mind the black peg, the Planet Waves auto-trim locking tuners have treated my LP Studio very well. 18:1 gear ratio was a fucking revelation. Regardless of what machines you're using, mind your nut slots. They should be properly sized for your string gauge and, especially if you do lots of bends, should be lubed up with graphite (from a #2 pencil works just fine).
No, I would much rather measure them. But I don't know how. I searched on the internet but can't find anything. That's my problem really. mine look a lot like these ones: https://www.amazon.com/Musiclily-Semiclosed-Epiphone-Electric-Replacement/dp/B015IYVVT6/ref=sr_1_16?crid=3H1H7FNR2GWV&keywords=acoustic+machine+heads&qid=1555850017&s=gateway&sprefix=Accoustic+machone+%2Caps%2C227&sr=8-16
https://reverb.com/item/18212769-kluson-kbt-9006sln-m-nickel-6-in-line-treble-side-tuners?gclid=CjwKCAiAy-_iBRAaEiwAYhSlA_wVRNIzLGhtydbjqovx5X-TP1vzirClKfqg3-X6nMvcWfoBgdacsBoCQskQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&pla=1
https://www.amazon.com/Kluson-KBT900SLN-Guitar-Tuners-Firebird/dp/B00ZJ7B30A
Gotoh Kluson Style Locking Tuners Nickel (3 per side) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EB11N46/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_gX-PwbSMN6XG6
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I put the Sperzels on my Squier. I'm very happy with the result. Looks like Amazon has them for a little over $50:
http://www.amazon.com/Sperzel-In-Line-Locking-Tuners-Brushed/dp/B000Z44854
Tuners. You can get them from any music shop or Amazon
VGEBY 6pcs Tuning Pegs, 3L 3R Machine Heads String Locking Tuners Keys for Folk/Electric Guitar https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B2X1CWM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_2utZBb06E1HF8
There's a million kinds super expensive or really cheap
Since issues like this aren't common for higher-end guitars, I'm assuming we're talking about a Squier or something similar. I own an Affinity strat from Squier with the same tremolo/tuning issue. I installed some locking tuners and removed the arm from the bridge (it just unscrews). You can also "block" the tremolo by placing a piece of wood in the back cavity underneath the tremolo block, preventing it from moving at all. There are already springs in place to keep the block from moving, so this might not be necessary as long as you don't use the tremolo.
Honestly? Return them. Go with Sperzels instead.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Z44854/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qejNAbEAPJ71W