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Search on youtube for "Fender Kluson vintage tuner install" or go to www.300guitars.com, and there should be a helpful video that shows how to install the bushings, line up the new vintage tuners with a straight edge, etc.

A hand-drawn, illustrated guide to setting up your own Strat. I replaced my standard Schaller Fender tuners with vintage Kluson style Gotoh locking tuners. The mounting hole on the headstock for our die-cast tuning machines is 13/32" (10mm) with a .236 diameter string post. Rosewood comes from somewhere else.

IIRC, that law states that 90% of the total item has to be made in the US for it to be labeled as such. There was a time when the square sealed Fender tuners on an American Fender were made by Schaller, and the ones on a MIM were the Pings. There are small holes from the modern tuners that are covered by the vintage tuners, no issue! I’m going to take a look at what’s involved in swapping out a set of newer Fender tuners for ones with a more vintage vibe and I’m going to split this over two parts.

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JavaScript is disabled. JavaScript is disabled. Modern tuners typically need a bigger hole in the headstock. The inside diameter on the bushings is a standard quarter-inch so they are perfect for vintage-style tuners but they’ll fit nicely in a modern tuner hole. I really want to stay away from drilling holes or modding the headstock, I would really like a drop in replacement. Slotted tuner shafts have classic 'safety string' hole. The Gotoh vintage tuners are the exact locking replacement tuners for your guitar. Drop-in modern tuners for your old Fender "F-Stamped" tuners. Stay tuned.

Really?

It'll also, probably, be neater and it’s easy to switch tuners back at any point in the future if you want. Chrome plated, includes press-in bushings and screws.

The set will cost you $55 from MojoTone Music. Us upstaters call out there central NY. I have a MIM Strat but put USA Made Seymour Duncan PU's in it.

Don’t see your country listed above? You poor guy! Wilkinson Deluxe 6 Inline Vintage Guitar Tuners with Split Post Guitar Tuning Keys Peg Machine Head…

Fender does not produce or offer these conversion bushings, so you'll need to purchase them through an aftermarket parts supplier. No, these are not 'drop in' replacement tuners for the crummy, flimsy stamped tuners on your '74 Strat but they may fit your '79 with no modifications required. Surprised to learn made in usa is no longer on fenders. I have the (stock reliced) 70s Tuners on my Nate Mendel P bass, and I have some slight OCD issue. Discussion in 'Tele-Technical' started by jeremypodom, Nov 6, 2010.

Fortunately, if all else fails, Stew-Mac has some very high-grade tuners available now that have a vintage appearance that fit most of the old American mandolins. http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHROME-Machine-Head-Conversion-Bushings-Vintage-Kluson-style-tuners-TB2-/200671273767?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item2eb8f0a327. Next time, I’ll step through some of the steps for the actual tuner replacement and for using these bushings. We are just checking to see if you meant to visit your local site.

That’s the problem. Fender uses the Gotoh vintage tuners on the USA / Custom Shop models that have vintage tuners, they should be pretty much an exact fit replacement, though I did have to use some teflon tape around the bezels on one of the MIM Fenders where I changed the Ping vintage tuners to Gotohs. I don't do spam and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Fender uses the Gotoh vintage tuners on the USA / Custom Shop models that have vintage tuners, they should be pretty much an exact fit replacement, though I did have to use some teflon tape around the bezels on one of the MIM Fenders where I changed the Ping vintage tuners to Gotohs.

These tuners will leave you with a series of 10.5mm (0.413”) holes in the headstock.

Stew Mac sells some bushings that have a larger-than-standard outside diameter. I was disappointed to learn that the tuners on my American Stratocaster were made by Ping Wells factories in China. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Fender "F" stamped into back of chrome plated stamped metal tuner case. However, sometimes players want to go the other way. These state of the art, lightweight, diecast tuning machines are designed to directly retrofit the stamped "F" tuning machines that Fender uses on reissues of models from the CBS/Fender era currently being produced. I dont know of any holes with the modern tuners. Staggered tuners increase the break angle over the nut and improve tuning stability.

How often should I have a set-up adjustment done on my instrument?

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There’s a set of conversion bushings for 10mm holes and for 10.5mm holes. I did this very same mod. Copyright ©2020. Please choose your region below. Set of six tuners designed to fit most modern-style Fender electric guitars with dual-pin mounting configuration. It might take a few minutes to come through so, don't worry if it's not there immediately. They could put Made in USA on them if they weren't made in California.

Replacing older, (perhaps) less-reliable tuners with new, sealed modern units is a pretty common upgrade. Money is all and not much else is how i see it and my guitar was cheaper. Although it is possible to upgrade or change out tuning machines, you should know that they are not a simple drop in replacement; some modification to the headstock is required to make this change.

Conversion bushings allow you to easily use your vintage tuners in a modern tuner-hole.

I'm pretty skeptical to think that Hipshot stuff is made in New York, and I own a lot of it. There aren't any problems with the action, so what could possibly be the problem with the nut? Too much money for something i can get the relative same parts....and im swapping some of them out anyways. Interlaken. They cost only $19.95 plus shipping, and should be a significant improvement over the stock trapezoids. Please try again later - we are experiencing technical difficulties.

These conversion bushings allow you to install vintage tuners on a guitar that’s had modern units. I may swap out the tremelo but if i dont , so what. Gotoh Vintage Style (RH) 6-In-Line Locking Machine Heads Nickel Set / 6

And, to make matters worse, Fender’s newer tuners use a slightly bigger hole again. Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. So the only non-USA part on my strat is the tuners. The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. How to swap modern sealed tuners for vintage-style units with the aid of conversion bushings.

Near the finger lakes outside of Ithaca .I'm an upstater too. Ahhh, I'm in Schenectady, actually upstate, LOL. I think the tuners will not cover up all the old holes. They make conversion bushings to put vintage tuners in a modern hole. I’ve attached a picture of my tuners, they’re the …

Mounting hardware included.

And, I should mention – because the implication is there – these tuners are absolutely fine. Get it…?

Ever hear someone say: "I'll do anything else with my guitar but I won't touch the truss rod."? Where can I take my instrument and/or amplifier to be repaired?

Where in upstate? Modern tuners most often have a post diameter that‘s a little less than ¼” – it’s actually about 6mm. Vintage tuners usually have ¼” (6.35mm) posts and come with bushings that need 11/32” (about 8.75mm) holes in the headstock. Although it is possible to upgrade or change out tuning machines, you should know that they are not a simple drop in replacement; some modification to the headstock is required to make this change.

(You must log in or sign up to reply here. That is that the string doesn't wind as neatly over the tuning machine as with the more modern tuners. About This Item. It’s interesting how the Hipshots look so much like the Sperzels with the exception of the slight detailing differences in the locking thumbwheels.

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https://hipshotproducts.com/products/fender-directrofit-guitar-tuner-upgrade-kit. , This article written by Gerry Hayes and first published at hazeguitars.com, Tagged: repair, tuners, vintage, fender, guitar, bass, diy, headstock, bushing. The tuners I chose for my project are nickel plated vintage-style tuners from Dragonfire. Tough room.

And, I should mention – because the implication is there – these tuners are absolutely fine. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. Another point to be cautious of is if the replacement oversize bushings are too tight, don't force them in!

The modern tuning machines are obviously larger in diameter than the vintage tuners and consequently, the mounting holes will need to be enlarged to accept the new tuners. Not sure if you've noticed, but Fender doesn't (or can't) even put "made in USA" on the headstock of their American guitars anymore. The nut is nice and tight, especially on the strings that fall out of tune. Your pots aren't made in USA and your pickups are made in Mexico. Modern tuners need a 10mm hole (0.394”). Do you have a reference for the Hip Shots being made in USA? Well, a while back, I talked about how it’s sometimes necessary to completely plug a hole in order to drill a new – smaller – hole in its place. Why i dont have an American Strat. The video link I provided goes over all the details. To enter. I did have to drill some holes to install it, but it looks great. How do I set up my Fender guitar properly? Cool. Fender JMJ Mustang Bass Service Notification. However, in order to comply with privacy regulations, I also need you to provide consent to store and process the information you've entered. Look like the original '50s-'60s Fender tuners.

What should I do when taking my equipment to be serviced? The tuners aren't the only part of it that are made overseas. The bushings will rattle around and the tuner shafts will not have anything to bear off under string tension and may deform.

However, a major difference in design between these two broad tuner camps can make the change from modern to vintage more tricky. Replace, Repair and Restore—Genuine Fender Parts. That change was due to some weird California regulation/law that went into effect a few years ago. This means they can press-fit into a larger peghead hole. So, I had to build up the holes with glue before installing the bushings.

Also, the slots are plenty deep to keep them in place.

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