Gotoh HAP Locking Tuner - How to change the strings

[@mauricioacosta2231]

Dude this is the best video! I had this guitar for 2 years and finally learned to change the strings correctly.

[@RobzFreakGuitar]

@@mauricioacosta2231 thank you

[@tonykarasek4816]

Thank you. These tuners were a surprize to me. You presentation here cleared it all up !

[@RobzFreakGuitar]

Thank you.

[@tonykarasek4816]

@@RobzFreakGuitar Cheers !

[@blobjosh111]

Thank you so much, I always thought you had to tighten them down with the coin for them to lock. I had them as spares for years because I hated them they where just misunderstood

[@Ho_butterfly]

Me too 😂

[@Sigma77-n2u]

I thought the same thing that u had to lock them after like the Schaller type tuners but apparently these are different 👍🏻

[@Sigma77-n2u]

What a big help thanks I thought I broke my tuners !

[@RobzFreakGuitar]

@@Sigma77-n2u you're welcome

[@Sigma77-n2u]

@ I got a question ? Why does it keep going out of tune I hit the whammy and goes back to pitch when I bend it’s frustrating cause It’s a new guitar I got . Thanks

[@RobzFreakGuitar]

@Sigma77-n2u please check the Nut. I usually use pencil (the black part) to the string slot. It makes all the Strings free to move.

[@Sigma77-n2u]

@ thank you

[@RobzFreakGuitar]

@Sigma77-n2u you're welcome

[@DROID1018]

I have 2 Caparison guitars with these tuners. So as you’re tuning them, they automatically lock. Impressive! 🤙

[@RobzFreakGuitar]

Awesome. I used to play Caparison CA white.

[@dusanhomer]

I wrote this yesterday on fb Caparison group...Hi guys! I want to change Gotoh tuners for gold hardware on my Horus HGS..There is Gotoh SG381-07 H.A.P. I can't find it anywhere..Can I use Gotoh SG381MG ? What do you think.Is it gonna fit?...so probably yes.-}

[@RobzFreakGuitar]

If the previous tuners have standard screw position, you can change to Gotoh Magnum locking tuner easily. I think I can find the Gold Gotoh Magnum here in Indonesia

[@5th13am]

I can't find any information anywhere about what the standard rod height should be.

[@rickjones641]

The ones that come on my Ibanez AZS don't like heavier string gauges and won't tighten on the low E and A properly, no matter how I do it.

[@equalleftrights3130]

Whats with the 90s Clearasil commercial music?

[@RobzFreakGuitar]

Really? I don't really remember the Clearasil commercial music background in 90s. But maybe different in my country.

[@alexsvistunov9439]

Thanks, very useful video. Exactly what I was lookin for)

[@RobzFreakGuitar]

You're welcome 😀

[@BenNoel117]

I'd suggest cutting the loose strings in half with some wire cutters before removing them to avoid creating nasty scratches on that gold plating or any other bridge for that matter.

[@Jinjer13]

thanx for your presentation! warm greetings from germany

[@RobzFreakGuitar]

You're welcome. Danke.

[@Feefifofum24]

Maybe I missed it but you don’t relock the top with a quarter when you’re done? I assume that it just locks with the tuning as well?

[@RobzFreakGuitar]

@@Feefifofum24 No, you don't need to do that. It's already locked.

[@droidfan]

Excellent video! So, I changed all my strings but the 5th string won't go thru. I can even remove the cap, but it's like it doesn't fit. Anyone has any idea?

[@RobzFreakGuitar]

What String Gauge that you use?

[@droidfan]

@@RobzFreakGuitar darn! wasnt expecting an answer so fast lol much appreciated I'm using 10-46. To better explain, as soon as I place the little cap, there isn't any space for the string to go through. So weird...

[@RobzFreakGuitar]

@@droidfan you have to set the height with Allen Key. As I remember 1,5mm through the hole at the backside.

[@droidfan]

@@RobzFreakGuitar Thanks! Will try, if it doesn't work I'll get an appointment with the guitar doctor hahaha Man, I really really appreciate you trying to help.

[@RobzFreakGuitar]

@@droidfan you're welcome 😃👍

[@metoasmo54]

ijin nanya bang, tremolo aldridge headles ordernya dmn yak?

[@RobzFreakGuitar]

DM langsung aja kesini instagram.com/aldridgeempire?igshid=yl29z0od96yi

[@motoman9944]

How come you used a coin to loosen the tuners, but not to tighten them?

[@RobzFreakGuitar]

This tuners are auto-lock. When you tighten the string, the tuner will auto-lock.

[@motoman9944]

Cool, thanks. Just got an Ibanez AZ, so was just trying to figure out how they work.

[@RobzFreakGuitar]

@@motoman9944 awesome. I love Ibanez AZ . Happy new gear man

[@mztoys_channel]

Mntp,,artRock nya model apa tu oom

[@RobzFreakGuitar]

Artrock Custom Shop. Special order ini.

[@mztoys_channel]

Mntp bngt dr headstock elegan bngt,,kliatan,kokoh krna finish nya satin..gk tau,sy suka bngt ngliat hal yg finishing satin,apa lg gitar😄

[@MichielN26]

Would it be possible to change string by string. Keeping the old strings where they are, and start changing one at a time, without removing old strings at first. Then you wouldn't have to support the bridge with some cloth. Anyone changing strings that way?

[@RobzFreakGuitar]

Yes you can do it like that. Some of my friends do it like that too.

[@askahdkram3338]

Ini gitarnya artrock seri apa mas rob?

[@RobzFreakGuitar]

Artrock Custom Shop

[@GabrielSkolderblad]

If doing it correctly you shouldnt need to touch the top part with a coin.. When removing the strings you turn the tuning peg until the string comes loose.

[@bassyey]

A better video than the official one. What the hell is Gotoh doing. Decent enough for a locking tuner though. I have one set for ES-335.

[@RobzFreakGuitar]

Thank you.

[@gustavoviveros8394]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@jastin86]

Mass tremolonya harga berapa ?

[@RobzFreakGuitar]

Rp. 1.700.000,- kalo gak salah

[@jastin86]

Gotoh ya mas ?

[@RobzFreakGuitar]

@@jastin86 yup bener

[@MegaChoo2]

Another thing to try; just loosen the string, take that string in hand and lift it from the nut. Then hold tension on that string and continue loosening the corresponding tuner and the string will come right out. 😊

[@RobzFreakGuitar]

Cool trick!

[@silvercrown88]

My problem with this tuner is it doesn't hold the 5th and 6th string tightly. String is slipping. I had to do the coin stop on top and turn the tuners to make sure strings are tightly pressed.

[@RobzFreakGuitar]

That's why I prefer the Magnum series.

[@cokyandfriends2905]

Kalo mau beli dimana ya dryer ini

[@RobzFreakGuitar]

Cek instagram gotohpartsid

[@reynalditakaali]

Riview gitarnya bang robz 🙏🙏

[@asdyfajar7497]

Lebih enak mana gotoh hap ini dengan gotoh magnum mas?

[@RobzFreakGuitar]

Magnum

[@asdyfajar7497]

@@RobzFreakGuitar suwon mas 🙏

[@Bargo696]

Mantap bang rob 👌 sukses selalu bang 🎸🙋

[@RobzFreakGuitar]

Thanks ya

[@Bargo696]

❤️ semangat bang🏋️

[@SammyHallOfficial]

Thanks for the video! These Gotoh tuners are by far the worst designed tuners on the market, considering they don't even hold a tune on my ESP and they are just terrible to work with altogether.

[@RobzFreakGuitar]

I heard the same issue from some friends.

[@Charlie_Chicago]

Stick with Hipshot out graph tech, these are a pain in the ass in you don't have like 3 hands to adjust and give screwdriver on top of running but.

[@metoasmo54]

josss

[@CONTROVERSYRISING]

this is terrible.. there is no actual explanation on how to get the strings out of the crappy locking system... just cheesy backing music.

[@RobzFreakGuitar]

Did you see the coin?

[@CONTROVERSYRISING]

oh I saw the coin but just seeing the coin doesn't explain how is unlocks. Go ahead.. explain how it unlocks @@RobzFreakGuitar

[@IcyTorment]

You just turn the tuner until they unlock and the string pops right out. Optionally, you can use a coin or screwdriver, like in the video.

[@RichieAnthonyGuitar]

Still a garbage locking tuner.

[@RobzFreakGuitar]

I don't like it too

[@PrettyRecords]

Skip using a coin 🪙 you can achieve the same result using a HEAVY gauge pick/plectrum! Far less risk of damage than using a coin!

[@RobzFreakGuitar]

Wow... Cool. Thanks for your advice