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Post by chris on Mar 15, 2024 3:44:35 GMT
I just replaced the standard tuners on my HB Les Paul with locking tuners. These are the old style rectangular ones. The good news is that the ones that I bought (Musiclily through Amazon) were an exact match to the ones that were on the guitar (except for the locking feature). Thus, no need for a conversion bushing or to drill new holes. And even better, they were inexpensive. I wouldn't be surprised if Musiclily supplied the original tuners. So far, they seem to work well and the guitar is staying in tune.
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Post by marcie-o on Apr 12, 2024 11:54:33 GMT
I purchased semi-closed Musiclily tuners (via Amazon) to replace the worn tuners on my vintage (1981) Japanese Strat copy. These are terrible! Lots of friction and play, the cheapest parts inside. Totally useless.
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Post by oghkhood on Apr 12, 2024 18:10:07 GMT
All the more than the tuners are not often the key .... of the problem.
A good nut set up is a lot cheaper and always a game changer
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Post by blindwilly3fingers on Apr 15, 2024 11:58:55 GMT
The musiclily bridges I have had are exactly the same as the Wilkinson ones I have purchased. Both of which are way better than the "cheap Chinese" that are apparently on HB's. Can't speak for the tuners/ machine heads as have never really had a problem with the standard HB ones, as mentioned above the nut or even bridge slots can be the real problem.
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Post by marcie-o on Apr 27, 2024 13:08:36 GMT
Well, I must say that the standard tuners on both my HB's (CST-24T and ST-70) are okay, even though they are from different factories. So, how what's the lowdown on Harley Benton locking tuners, are they any good compared to, say, Fender locking tuners (starting at € 66 on Thomann)?
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Post by oghkhood on Apr 27, 2024 15:17:29 GMT
What are you expecting from a tuner swap ?
If you want more tuning stability, like a lot of not-knowing-people, the locking/not locking question is irrelevant.
If you want more tuning accuracy, like a lot of not-knowing-people, the locking/not locking question is irrelevant too
The tuners are generally good enough on HB guitars, and a lot more than enough on the higher end models.
THere are just so many inexpensive/quick & easy things you can do to improve your instrument before you risk to degrade it by changing the tuners, like lubricating the nuts....
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Post by marcie-o on Apr 30, 2024 13:06:46 GMT
Agreed on the nuts, but which lubricant? Pencil (graphite) or teflon or, God forbid, WD40). And then I have seen "Pros" going on about nuts all the while playing a vintage strat with corroded bridge saddles. But that's a whole different kettle of fish.
Back on topic. For me it's neither tuner stability nor accuracy, just plain ol' ease of use. If it was about accuracy or stability I rather like Schallers or Grovers, like on my LP Custom '78. And in case of Fender tuners & guitars, the staggered (or short shaft) ones seem a good choice because of the scooped headstock (no more string trees I would hope).
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