Tuners

thrawn86 · 11-01-2009, 05:59 PM

Out of curiosity, what is your opinion of the tuning mechanisms you've used over the years? I have my LP, which I have considered swapping the tuners for something better than the standard ones, but I never gave it much more thought on it past that. What do you gents think?

MajorNut1967 · 11-01-2009, 10:05 PM

I am firm believer in Sperzel Tuners (trim-lok), that would be my first choice. Then Schaller M6's, they are great looking and last long. Last choice Grover Rotomatics. These are the only tuners I have experience with.

Grandturk · 11-01-2009, 10:18 PM

The only tuners I've ever had a problem with were the crappy things on the first Les Paul copy I had. The used to fall off the peghead.

After that, the guitars I've had have all had decent Gotoh, Grover, or Schaller tuners, which have all performed marvelously. I have no additional experience with "cheapo" tuners.

bro blue · 11-04-2009, 05:07 PM

From a utilitarian perspective, almost any fairly decent tuner will do. As long as you tune up to pitch even the cheapest ones won't slip. When people have tuning problems they automatically suspect tuners when, 90% of the time, the problem is with the nut.

Having said that, I have either Schaller or Sperzel locking tuners on all my guitars except one, and only because they make string changes much easier and quicker. I bought two sets of GFS locking tuners to put on a couple of SX strats and they work just as well as the higher priced stuff. I think I paid $29 a set for them.

DC135er · 11-04-2009, 09:16 PM

Sperzel locking tuners for me from now on.

carnada · 11-04-2009, 10:33 PM

anything Korg really.

My dad has this tune which is like 25 years old, and it still works perfectly.

But now I bought my first tuner and it is a KORG DTR-1000.

luekemeyer · 11-04-2009, 11:19 PM

Sperzels are solid... I have had grover deluxe tuners that fell apart after two months and they sent me a new one under warranty..

thrawn86 · 11-04-2009, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carnada

anything Korg really.

My dad has this tune which is like 25 years old, and it still works perfectly.

But now I bought my first tuner and it is a KORG DTR-1000.

I was actually inquiring about the tuning mechanisms on our guitars!

wkcchampion · 11-05-2009, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MajorNut1967

I am firm believer in Sperzel Tuners (trim-lok), that would be my first choice. Then Schaller M6's, they are great looking and last long. Last choice Grover Rotomatics. These are the only tuners I have experience with.

I've always had Sperzel tuners as well. +1. Not expensive and bullet-proof

steelhorse · 11-05-2009, 04:35 AM

Sperzel's is what I prefer as well .

Gtrman58 · 11-05-2009, 07:46 AM

I have had the best results with Grovers.

I do not have a locking system on any of my guitars and have heard nothing but good things about Sperzel.

Hollowbody · 11-08-2009, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thrawn86

I was actually inquiring about the tuning mechanisms on our guitars!

Machine Heads?

thrawn86 · 11-09-2009, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollowbody

Machine Heads?

Carnada thought I was asking about chromatic/digital tuners, to check intonation. I was inquiring about the actual tuning mechanisms on our guitar heads!

Hollowbody · 11-09-2009, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thrawn86

Carnada thought I was asking about chromatic/digital tuners, to check intonation. I was inquiring about the actual tuning mechanisms on our guitar heads!

Yeah, I see that.

Maybe if you had used the term machine head...

thrawn86 · 11-09-2009, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thrawn86

Out of curiosity, what is your opinion of the tuning mechanisms you've used over the years? I have my LP, which I have considered swapping the tuners for something better than the standard ones, but I never gave it much more thought on it past that. What do you gents think?

The original post. I didn't think I needed to be clearer than that!

custom53 · 11-09-2009, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thrawn86

The original post. I didn't think I needed to be clearer than that!

It was pretty clear to me. I have always liked Schallers but I always changed out the original tuners on my Les Pauls to Grovers until my most recent Les Paul. The original Klusons seem to be working pretty good. To my shock. I have a backup set of Grovers ready, but if it ain't broke....

Hollowbody · 11-09-2009, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thrawn86

The original post. I didn't think I needed to be clearer than that!

I agree, but someone else did.

thrawn86 · 11-09-2009, 04:26 PM

lols
And thank everone for their opinions. The Sperzels sound like the way to go.

MajorNut1967 · 11-09-2009, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thrawn86

lols
And thank everone for their opinions. The Sperzels sound like the way to go.

Get the Spersel's and shut it! j/k You will like them make sure you order the right one for your Guitar.

thrawn86 · 11-09-2009, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MajorNut1967

Get the Spersel's and shut it! j/k You will like them make sure you order the right one for your Guitar.

Man, all you do is try to start static!!! LOL

11-01-2009, 05:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
thrawn86 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Far Nor Cal USA Posts: 423	Tuners Out of curiosity, what is your opinion of the tuning mechanisms you've used over the years? I have my LP, which I have considered swapping the tuners for something better than the standard ones, but I never gave it much more thought on it past that. What do you gents think? __________________ Drivin' faster in my car... 02 DSL 401-Ei's 02 1960b 02 Gibson LP Studio Silver 03 PRS Santana SE Holy Grail reverb Originally Posted by J. Robert Oppenheimer "We knew the world would not be the same."

11-01-2009, 10:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
MajorNut1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Pacific Posts: 709	Re: Tuners I am firm believer in Sperzel Tuners (trim-lok), that would be my first choice. Then Schaller M6's, they are great looking and last long. Last choice Grover Rotomatics. These are the only tuners I have experience with. __________________ MJN1967 aka BA (Bad Attitude) 1968 model 1987 50watt. A Baby Major (Half-Power) I built from the ground up. JTM 45 Clone combo Ground up build. JCM 800 Clone Ground up build. Custom Built Warmoth Strat 75' Fender Tele-Deluxe '70 style strat custom build w/Custom Shop 69's PU's

11-01-2009, 10:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Grandturk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 110	Re: Tuners The only tuners I've ever had a problem with were the crappy things on the first Les Paul copy I had. The used to fall off the peghead. After that, the guitars I've had have all had decent Gotoh, Grover, or Schaller tuners, which have all performed marvelously. I have no additional experience with "cheapo" tuners.

11-04-2009, 05:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
bro blue Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern USA Posts: 112	Re: Tuners From a utilitarian perspective, almost any fairly decent tuner will do. As long as you tune up to pitch even the cheapest ones won't slip. When people have tuning problems they automatically suspect tuners when, 90% of the time, the problem is with the nut. Having said that, I have either Schaller or Sperzel locking tuners on all my guitars except one, and only because they make string changes much easier and quicker. I bought two sets of GFS locking tuners to put on a couple of SX strats and they work just as well as the higher priced stuff. I think I paid $29 a set for them.

11-04-2009, 09:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
DC135er Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: S. Texas Posts: 43	Re: Tuners Sperzel locking tuners for me from now on. __________________ One man's ear is totally different from another man's. Some are tone deaf, others have perfect pitch, and yes, some just don't give a s**t.

11-04-2009, 10:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
carnada Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 22 Acacia Avenue Posts: 658	Re: Tuners anything Korg really. My dad has this tune which is like 25 years old, and it still works perfectly. But now I bought my first tuner and it is a KORG DTR-1000.

11-04-2009, 11:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
luekemeyer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Calif Posts: 439	Re: Tuners Sperzels are solid... I have had grover deluxe tuners that fell apart after two months and they sent me a new one under warranty.. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- http://www.youtube.com/Earnhardt12345 JCM 2000 DSL 100 & MC412 Cab Crate Blue Voodoo BV-120H and 4x12 Cab ADA 1/2 Cab POD X3 Live VOX ToneLab Tube Screamer Flanger Phase 90 Chorus Crybaby Wah Epi Les Paul Plus Top - Dimarzio Super Distortions Dean Dime Shadow ML - Dimebucker bridge Ibanez RG - Van Halen II paint job - Dimebucker Kramer Aerostar Fender Squire Strat(From Corona Plant employee sale)

11-05-2009, 04:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3,886	Re: Tuners Sperzel's is what I prefer as well . __________________ www.ricojronline.com 760-956-6619 Garmopat Pedal Mods "I wouldn't mind hearing your head smash through a glass door. That would be cool..." luekmeyer

11-05-2009, 07:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
Gtrman58 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: St. Louis, Mo. Posts: 148	Re: Tuners I have had the best results with Grovers. I do not have a locking system on any of my guitars and have heard nothing but good things about Sperzel. __________________ 2009 JCM 2000 Dsl 100 MLB MC412A 1951 Fender Deluxe 2006 Hot Rod Deluxe 1995 Blues Junior 1994 Blues Deville Vox Path Finder 1982 Legend A 30 1980 Gibson Herritage Cherry Sunburst Standard 1980 Explorer White with gold HW 2000 52 Telecaster USA RI 1983 57 Strat LH USA RI 2003 57 Strat USA RI 1960 Silvertone Danelectro 1994 Fender P-bass 68 RI Acoustic guitars....not enough space to list !!!!!

11-09-2009, 04:26 PM	#18 (permalink)
thrawn86 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Far Nor Cal USA Posts: 423	Re: Tuners lols And thank everone for their opinions. The Sperzels sound like the way to go. __________________ Drivin' faster in my car... 02 DSL 401-Ei's 02 1960b 02 Gibson LP Studio Silver 03 PRS Santana SE Holy Grail reverb Originally Posted by J. Robert Oppenheimer "We knew the world would not be the same."

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