Members joelbah Posted September 20, 2010 Members Share Posted September 20, 2010 I would like to upgrade my LP classic with some locking tuners. I put some on locking grovers on my SG and I love them, but I had to drill new holes in the back of the headstock for the screws and also plug the old holes with toothpicks and wood glue. Is there a nice set of locking tuners that will line up with the holes in 2007 LP classic so I don't have to do any drilling? Thanks, help would be very appreciated. Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lp_junkie Posted September 20, 2010 Members Share Posted September 20, 2010 Locking tuners on a fixed bridge guitar are pointless like training wheels on a tricycle........ I would just find a good set of Klusons and be done with it. TonePros makes some that will drop into it, but again expensive and pointless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Prages Posted September 20, 2010 Members Share Posted September 20, 2010 And have the nut worked on. Chances are that will solve your tuning problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted September 20, 2010 Moderators Share Posted September 20, 2010 And have the nut worked on. Chances are that will solve your tuning problems. Guy doesn't say he has tuning problems....maybe he just likes a quick restring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted September 20, 2010 Moderators Share Posted September 20, 2010 Locking tuners on a fixed bridge guitar are pointless Not if you like a quick n easy stringup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joelbah Posted September 20, 2010 Author Members Share Posted September 20, 2010 And have the nut worked on. Chances are that will solve your tuning problems. I don't have tuning problems. My nut is fine. I just love the convenience and quickness, but thanks for the patronizing assumption. Do you work at Guitar Center? just kidding man. And even though it stays in tune fine, the grovers on my SG just FEEL smoother and more stable than the gibson tuners. Tone Pros huh? I'll check that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GilmourD Posted September 20, 2010 Members Share Posted September 20, 2010 I don't have tuning problems. My nut is fine. I just love the convenience and quickness, but thanks for the patronizing assumption. Do you work at Guitar Center? just kidding man. And even though it stays in tune fine, the grovers on my SG just FEEL smoother and more stable than the gibson tuners.Tone Pros huh? I'll check that out. How are locking tuners more convenient? I had one guitar with Sperzel lockers on there and I found no added convenience in them. If it takes you longer to string up a guitar with standard tuners, you're doing it wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joelbah Posted September 20, 2010 Author Members Share Posted September 20, 2010 How are locking tuners more convenient? I had one guitar with Sperzel lockers on there and I found no added convenience in them. If it takes you longer to string up a guitar with standard tuners, you're doing it wrong. Nah man, all you gotta do is pull the string though the peg and start twisting till it locks in, then clip the string. You don't have to worry about measuring or the string slipping while you are tightening it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Prages Posted September 20, 2010 Members Share Posted September 20, 2010 I don't have tuning problems. My nut is fine. I just love the convenience and quickness, but thanks for the patronizing assumption. Do you work at Guitar Center? just kidding man. And even though it stays in tune fine, the grovers on my SG just FEEL smoother and more stable than the gibson tuners.Tone Pros huh? I'll check that out. Pardon the {censored} out of me. 99.9% of the time you see "What kind of locking tuners should I get" it's because somebody is having tuning problems. My vote is that if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metal0822 Posted September 20, 2010 Members Share Posted September 20, 2010 i agree, i never had locking tuners until recently cause i traded necks with someone on my strat. i want some for my lp now really bad, same thing though, want to avoid drilling if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joelbah Posted September 20, 2010 Author Members Share Posted September 20, 2010 Pardon the {censored} out of me. 99.9% of the time you see "What kind of locking tuners should I get" it's because somebody is having tuning problems.My vote is that if it ain't broke, don't fix it. no man, I understand. I appreciate your input. I wasn't actually offended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wyatt Posted September 20, 2010 Members Share Posted September 20, 2010 If they guy likes locking tuners, let him put locking tuners on. They are faster to restring when made right and they'll have a better gear ratio than the Schaller-made stock 12:1 tuners anyway. To the OP, there are two choices... The TonePro/Kluson TPKB3L fit but won't look conventional... And the more conventional Gotoh 0735-001, these require a screwdriver or something bladed to release the string lock Both offer 15:1 gear ratio. Shop around for the best price on either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wyatt Posted September 20, 2010 Members Share Posted September 20, 2010 How are locking tuners more convenient? I had one guitar with Sperzel lockers on there and I found no added convenience in them. If it takes you longer to string up a guitar with standard tuners, you're doing it wrong. Pull, clip, tune. No windings should mean less time. On removal, chances are, with Sperzel's, you'll have to hit the top of the post with something blunt to get it to release the low E. I don't have any guitars with locking tuners anymore, but I won't begrudge their speed advantage...except I found Sperzel's lacking and the old-style PRS kind just plain hurt ones figures to lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marc G Posted September 20, 2010 Members Share Posted September 20, 2010 I was able to put the Planet Waves locking tuners on my SG Classic with no Mods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eyeball987 Posted September 20, 2010 Members Share Posted September 20, 2010 My Trad Pro's came with locking tuners. First ones I have had and I love them. Sorry I can't be more of a help for drop in replacement suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belva Posted September 20, 2010 Members Share Posted September 20, 2010 I was able to put the Planet Waves locking tuners on my SG Classic with no Mods The 3X3 PW's have the screw hole directly in line rather than off to an angle. And, if you're just looking for quality tuner with restringing ease, these are THE ticket because of the auto trim feature. I just wish I could get auto TRIM from a female! And for those who think lockers will solve your trem tuning problems, think again. Standard tuners with strings properly wrapped are just as good. If you think otherwise you need to learn to use standard tuners. Don't believe all the bull{censored} forced down your throat my the makers of locking tuners. That said, I like the convenience of lockers. I also have been restringing guitars since before most of the forumites here were born. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GilmourD Posted September 20, 2010 Members Share Posted September 20, 2010 Pull, clip, tune. No windings should mean less time.On removal, chances are, with Sperzel's, you'll have to hit the top of the post with something blunt to get it to release the low E.I don't have any guitars with locking tuners anymore, but I won't begrudge their speed advantage...except I found Sperzel's lacking and the old-style PRS kind just plain hurt ones figures to lock. [shrug] I've never had a problem doing quick string changes with standard tuners. I just have one of those Planet Waves clipper/winder dealios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joelbah Posted September 20, 2010 Author Members Share Posted September 20, 2010 The PW's look like they might be exactly what I am looking for. Thanks for the heads up. Auto trim? That sounds even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metal0822 Posted September 20, 2010 Members Share Posted September 20, 2010 you guys can argue all day about how good you are at stringing up standard tuners. i dont care how fast you are, i just cannot imagine it being any easier or faster than doing it with locking ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joelbah Posted September 20, 2010 Author Members Share Posted September 20, 2010 Just ordered some off of Amazon. cha ching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lp_junkie Posted September 20, 2010 Members Share Posted September 20, 2010 What did you end up getting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joelbah Posted September 20, 2010 Author Members Share Posted September 20, 2010 I got the chrome 3x3 Planet waves locking tuners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lp_junkie Posted September 20, 2010 Members Share Posted September 20, 2010 Cool, if they serve your purpose rock on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BluesTuesday Posted September 21, 2010 Members Share Posted September 21, 2010 Is there a nice set of tuners that will line up with the holes in a Gibon LP without any drilling ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joelbah Posted September 21, 2010 Author Members Share Posted September 21, 2010 Is there a nice set of tuners that will line up with the holes in a Gibon LP without any drilling ? read through the thread...supposedly the Planet waves 3x3 locking tuners will fit. when mine come in I'll verify this and let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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