sinister Posted August 20, 2003 Report Share Posted August 20, 2003 hey there, im looking to buy a couple of sets of locking machine heads for my two guitars. i was jst wondering which the best ones where. so far im thinking sperzel, but what about schaller are grover etc? are these any good? any help would be appreciated ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyderek Posted August 20, 2003 Report Share Posted August 20, 2003 i've been thinking about this also, i've had my eye on Gotoh tuners aswell as grovers, anyone try the gotoh's out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted August 20, 2003 Report Share Posted August 20, 2003 i have the sperzels on my v.they seem to do what they are supposed to.they work very smoothly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Rosenberger Posted August 20, 2003 Report Share Posted August 20, 2003 I have Sperzel's on my Strat and Schallers on my Musicman JP Model. Both are excellent and each has it's advantages Spertzel's can be switched for 3 +3 to 6 inline to right or left and have staggered posts so no string tree needed (think Strat) but are a pain to drill for because they have a hidden positioning pin that you need to make a template for Schallers are good because they are installed like regular tuning machines. Bottom line both work the way they are supposed to it's just personal preference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted August 20, 2003 Report Share Posted August 20, 2003 I've got Sperzels and Schallers. Sperzels - the knurled tightener knob is kinda rough on the fingers compared to the Schallers (and thinner), but that's just being nit-picky, it isn't that big of a deal really. The Sperzels are only available in 'satin' finishes (I'm pretty sure anyway). It bugged me at first, but it doesn't bother me now. I think it looks kinda classy now actually, but I remember at first it used to really bug me... Sperzels have a 'placement pin' that you have to drill out for on the back. Schallers - I have these on a 3-on-a-side headstock ala Gibson. The knurled tighteners are bigger and smoother. Schallers have one screw on the back that holds them in place just like the regular Schaller tuners have. As far as performance goes, they all do what they're supposed to do. Schallers might be a bit heavier, not sure. I would use either really, no real preference between them, except I'm really starting to grow into the 'brushed' Sperzel look lately... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Rosenberger Posted August 21, 2003 Report Share Posted August 21, 2003 The sperzels on my strat are Chrome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarfrenzy Posted August 21, 2003 Report Share Posted August 21, 2003 Gold plated Sperzels work good for me... they work very good in my opinion.. but I've had good luck out of others also.. It's not any major differences.. but just preferences that will make the decision... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 21, 2003 Report Share Posted August 21, 2003 If you want to go to the Extreme try LSR's at 40:1 tuning ration and all the extra features Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syxxstring Posted August 21, 2003 Report Share Posted August 21, 2003 anyone tried the planetwaves tuners. they seem itresting due to the self trimming idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdjr74 Posted August 21, 2003 Report Share Posted August 21, 2003 I've used the Gotohs and they work pretty well but sometimes you need to muslce the locking mechanisim to get thwe string free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlexVDL Posted August 21, 2003 Report Share Posted August 21, 2003 anyone tried the planetwaves tuners. they seem itresting due to the self trimming idea. Yep me and they're asskicking great!! They're even less expensive than the sperzels and grovers etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 im quite happy with my grover rotomatics.... 18:1 ratio is good also. im using mine with a hardtaiol bridge so im not reaping the full benefits of them as such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowser Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 i am also looking into getting some locking tuners for my and i was wondering If any of you guys could tell me which ones would be a direct replacement, I don't really want to pull out one of the tuners right now. I've got an Ibanez GSA20 and the tuners dont have that other little screw off the side of them that many of the locking tuners have (though i don't think the sperzels do) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Rosenberger Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 A photo would help a little more, one with a tuner removed, Sperzels are the only ones I'm aware of that mount that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giant Baba Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 If you want to go to the Extreme try LSR's at 40:1 tuning ration and all the extra features Oh, cool! I didn't even know you could get those, I've only seen them on the Roswell Rhoads... Thanks for the link, Brian, I'm definitely using those on a future project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyderek Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 :O those things are CRAZY expensive..... i didn't even bother converting them into canadian currency but they do look nice, if i ever get rich i might consider them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 I have some Sperzals, 12:1 gear ratio is pretty bad. it's sometimes hard to get just the right spot. I'd go with LSR's if I ever needed tuners again on a guitar w/o a locking nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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