Installing Fender Locking Tuners: 2015 US Standard Stratocaster

This is such a simple upgrade to do to any Strat. It takes 5-10 mins and all you need is a 10 mm socket.

[@sn95_mustang_garage]

I have the same locking "F" logo tuners and it's a great mod for a tremelo guitar plus it makes string changes a snap. Had the same old ones he did too. Not modifications, just remove old, bolt on the new. Every guitar should come with locking tuners. I know every guitar I have will have them.

[@WoodesosGuitarMods]

Ya they're great eh. I agree, all tuners should be locking.

[@jamesc6137]

The “locking” has nothing to do with locking tune into place any better than “non” locking. The “locking” word and function is just useful for faster string changes. Thats it. There are tons of folks who don’t realize this. They assume locking tuners lock the tune in. Wrong.

[@Moodo76]

String it up the way he does it in the video and you're stuck in standard tuning purgatory forever...

[@bruhdamartinasty3636]

Thanks, I bought a used Tele from some guy that had these locking tuners and I had no idea how they worked, and I didn't realize the strings don't wrap around the posts at all. Crazy invention!

[@randydavis941]

You can beat the price, I have the same exact set for $43.00

[@OhhLoz]

exactly they're like double that in GBP

[@1980bwc]

I just ordered them off amazon for $42. Music stores mark up prices like crazy!

[@jsandynipps007]

I just bought these as well from Amazon for $42 straight from Fender. Fender website sells them for $70-89.

[@baumfr]

$50 on Amazon.

[@lapk78]

Just purchased these from Guitar Center where I got them to price-match MusiciansFriend.com for $47.28. G.C. had them marked at $73.99.

[@BreadandFaxes]

Installed a set onto my Mexican strat last night and they are super nice to have.

[@guitarislife9831]

How they holding up now? . I soo bad want some locking tuners

[@BreadandFaxes]

@@guitarislife9831 I've not had a single issue with them. They work great.

[@guitarislife9831]

@@BreadandFaxes nicee ! Plan on a player stratocaster then want to install LT on it .. before the world goes 😜

[@bryantrockwell4676]

Sweet!! Upgrading an already awesome guitar to making it an awesome guitar with more awesomeness, and creating awesomeness for an awesome guitar is awesome. Woodeso guitar mods is where it's at. Good video

[@agch771]

Bienvenidos, i loved it! hello from Ensenada Mexico mate, and thanks for the video

[@jamesmcdonald3798]

Those are nice. And looks like they were an easy install. Looks like you could have used the strings that were in there because no more wraps. Great video.

[@andrewsantos3283]

This helps. I wanted to change the tuners on my MIM strat. Thanks

[@drieslambrecht8611]

Easy short video to install. Worked fine. Thanks!

[@SuperCarver2011]

Very nice set and an easy mod compared to other guitars where tuner upgrades requires new bushings and bushing reamers, drilling new mounting holes and having to go through a lot of re-modification if you want to put in the original tuners for resale.

[@Kinopio710]

This is exactly what I’m setting up right now ! Fender locking tuners into 2015 USA standard strat but Mine is Candy apple red

[@MattReillyProductions]

This is my next purchase. I upgraded my American Special P-Bass with a Babicz full-contact bridge, Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound pickups and Hipshot tuners. Beginning the upgrades for my American Special Strat!

[@landonbailey]

they look pretty cool. decent price too. great video

[@monzo9999]

I want to put these On my tele but my guitar Has a 50’s neck. Do I have to do some drilling?

[@yoshshmenge294]

Bought a set of these from Long and Mcquade for my Stratocaster Professional. Very nice, we'll made tuner.

[@dalepal]

That’s a nice and easy upgrade since you don’t have to modify the guitar. Good point about keeping the original tuners to put back on and improve retail value when selling though it baffles me that upgrades like these devalue the guitar.

[@floodgatestudios1825]

I know its old, but thanks for video! Locking tuners are a big plus whether you tour or not, and my philosophy is "drill away" life is short, your guitar is NOT a couch or a toilet seat, alter it any way you seem fit, make it yours. Ive sanded down necks on Strats and les Pauls, and added midi pickups and routed out tele chambers, do it, dont live in fear

[@kirkjohnson3530]

I just bought a used strat with these tuners, and the person who had it before me, put them in out of sequence, so now I've got to redo it. The tuners made it a decent deal overall though. At least it's an easy fix.

[@markdickenson1338]

Great informative video, just fitted mine 👍 thank you 😊

[@blairbishop1533]

When you install and tighten them to control the tightness you could use a small torque wrenche so they are all tightened with an equal amount of pressure so as not to damage the head stock, they are relatively low cost.

[@systemx7960]

If you're designing a warmoth neck, does anyone know the tuner hole size you would need for these Fender locking tuners? 25/64" (9.92mm) or 13.32" (10.32mm)/11.32" (8.73mm)?

[@jjmeyerwtf]

I am rebuilding a Fender Bullet from my childhood that no longer has a neck so resale isn't a factor. I'm going to order a Warmoth 24-3/4" conversion replacement neck. What would tuners would you suggest I go with? I'd like to get the tuner ream right from the start.

[@christosfragias592]

It's also worth noting the locking tuners come with a 18:1 ratio. While my MIM Strat would have a 12:1 or at best, 15:1 ratio, which means the locking tuners provide much more fine tuning. Also interesting, is the original tuners on this video only came with two taller tuners, while the locking tuners have three taller locking tuners.

[@harvester311]

I have a 2016 American Special Telecaster, would it have the hidden two pin like the video or single pin?

[@homerbugadogrower]

Hey man, what's up? How do you know the exactly sequence to install it?

[@Topper285]

Do you recommend these or the Kluson Locking 2 pins? They look exactly the same. Thinking about getting a pair for my 2009 American Standard!

[@LinusKnight]

i *have a strat that used to have fender locking tuners on it - (already has proper holes drilled etc) - then when i got a telecaster i took it in and had those taken off the strat and put on the telecaster - now i've bought a new pair of locking tuners to put back on that strat and it won't go in - is there a special wax or how can i get them to go in the holes???*

[@hadleymanmusic]

Do they make 2 types of 2 pin tuners? Ive a schector strat neck id like to get staggered tuners but the fender locking tuners I ordered like you have the pins wont line up on the schector. The schectors a smaller pattern.

[@theworkshed1253]

Just spent time on the fender site and it took you 1 min to help me owe you a beer

[@alexzamorano3718]

It would be great to see a video of the installation of vintage tuners with conversion bushings on a Fender american standard stratocaster

[@XChristianNoirX]

My tuning issues are gone. I drop all the way to G1 from drop C sometimes.. So not having any winds at all helps move back and forth between extreme tunings because there no binding of string on string on the post, so no settling and returning necessary.

[@erinluhvs7449]

If the tuner key stripped off the black thread, how do I take off the string that is under tension, without having to cut it? Regards Stuart

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

I just got a new neck that doesn't have the location holes for my locking tuners. What is the best way to line them up for installation.

[@brock7699]

wondering the same thing did you ever figure it out?

[@Qstick333]

Is there a weight change with the locking tuners? Is it enough to impact balance, etc...

[@frid6277]

With a squier with 2 string trees do I just take the one the G and D string go under or do I leave them on ?

[@kokorozz]

Hey woodeso nice work man! keep on doing this! I have a question for you. I own an A.D strat with LSR nut... and i was thinking about to change that to a normal boned one.. should i do that?

[@thebipolarbear1]

hey man love the channel. I appreciate the knowledge. thank you. I have a question if you could help me. I'm a squier guy. I like fender but anytime I got to but one I end up getting two or there squier . my favorite are the affinity models. there tuners look like they would fit like a glove. so you know if they would? I think the affinity is 10mm . what kind of squier affinity and bullet mods would you recommend, that would be a good video. but I want them tuner keys

[@MichaelSmith-ns7ts]

Does any one know if these tuners will fit on the new offset series guitars? I have the Mustang 90 and I am considering locking tuners?

[@truthbydesign5146]

You say they don't keep tune any better ? From what I've heard, they do keep tune a lot better if you bend strings or use tremolo , as that tends to slightly unwind the string on your non-locking, putting it out of pitch.

[@jsmoker10]

I just bought a new players strat, changing out tuners to fender locking, and non them were tight, everyone came off by hand. Didn’t have to use wrench . Is that normal? Are they not suppose to be tightened with a wrench or something.

[@nomad1713]

My strat doesn't have the drop in holes for the tuner stabilizers and I can't line them up properly I drilled and now I have crooked tuners and messy little holes next to the big ones PLEASE HELP MEEEEE!!!!

[@LinusKnight]

*QUESTION FOR ANYONE* - I had Fender Locking Tuners put on my Fender Modern Player Telecaster and paid a guy at Guitar Center to install (another $50 on top of the $60 tuners)... and he had to drill wholes for the guiding pins... When my new Fender Strat arrives via FedEx -- I should NOT have to drill any holes, right? otherwise why would the locking tuners need the pins if EVERY guitar would need it? Like what were they made for if not a Strat, right? REASON IM ASKING is because i made the poor choice of buying a $129 sea foam SQUIER strat and put locking tuners on - now they drilled holes so i cannot return. So when my FENDER strat comes in, i want to switch the tuners over myself.

[@Dave062YT]

Just got a set .Does the white peel off ?I can't tell .

[@redbarchettta]

Will this fit in a Fender MiM Stratocaster?

[@KRamone27]

Steves music? I can only assume you're in Ottawa? I bought my first fender strat there back in 1992. Now I'm back stateside

[@mikethors1479]

Hello, I have bought a Fender Am Performer stratocaster, are these suitable for upgrading to my fender performer with Locking Tuners? Regards Mike

[@TheCentralflorida]

Did you get 12 tuners for $79? I just ordered some for $34. Im not sure $79 was ever a decent price.

[@AlphaAchilles]

Installing them now on my mexicano Strat and one of the nuts is too long..I was wondering why it wouldn’t tighten down on the headstock...so..just reused old nut...😕

[@davidhurst8985]

Will these same tuners fit an American standard telecaster?.

[@nickforte]

Intro monologue to this video is amazing.

[@RTRoberto]

amazingly boring

[@garysbraccia4980]

do you still need to use string trees after install?

[@jordanaldrich]

Locking tuners are THE BEST. I will put them on every Fender I ever buy.

[@amitsapir2]

what guitar polish do you use Woodeso?

[@mufasa2783]

Would those tuners work for an ibanez rg series guitar?

[@donklink4571]

I notice that the locking tuners are three short and two long whereas your originals are two long and four short. Will there be a problem with the "D" string that is now higher and without a tree?

[@kdrake777]

I've used those before and they're good, but they're made in Taiwan and for a little more money you can get Schaller made in Germany. I'm ordering a set for my new strat.

[@Hilai619]

Why the first string tuner higher than second?

[@michaelreis8266]

Was the Vikings theme at the end deliberate?

[@BarcaPatrick9]

Can you put hipshots into a cheap Squier Bullet Strat?

[@Stratmandew]

What if you want to drop the E?

[@LeFingal]

I installed locking tuners on my Mexican 2023 Stratocaster, set it up with 8 gauge, decked the bridge, and replaced the bridge pickup with a Seymore Duncan Hot Rails. Now my neck and mid pickup needs to be replaced too because they sound cheap and the SD doesn't hum at all so it made the original pickups sound like they right out of a cheap Chinese factory. lol

[@thatguyyoudontknow]

What about when you have an 96 MIM with "F" style tuners, but every new and better tuner goes diagonally the wrong way from the originals? I don't want holes in the head......I literally can find no fender replacement tuners with the same screw positions. Any insight from anyone is appreciated. Hell, I'll even send a pic to an email.

[@smokepeddler]

Hipshot makes tuners with a chrome plate adapter

[@FindleyOcean]

So why is the D locking tuner taller than the original tuner?

[@braulionovas8461]

I think this tuners looks good to my Fender player Strat but I don't know fender has vintage looking tuners???

[@maramoretti2655]

Awesome....thank you !

[@spoonsandguitars3142]

Will these fit on a squier strat deluxe

[@systemx7960]

What size are the tuner holes for these? 25/64 - 9.92mm?

[@MrTimconaway]

Would it make sense to use the short post tuners on the wound strings since there are no trees for them?

[@HamzaVLOGs]

That's what I was wondering...

[@pupmusic2281]

What do you call that wrench ? What brand? Thanks

[@thebipolarbear1]

They fit a affinity strat?

[@shredidiah]

You mention devaluing a guitar by carrying out certain types of modifications, but how can you devalue say a cheaper priced Squire by putting these tuners on ? Instead I would say that’s a major upgrade from a tuning point and therefore surely would add value?

[@Nowo78]

You probably can't devalue a Squier, but imagine a vintage 60's strat with modern locking tuners ...

[@metalmadness9760]

Can you still accomplish multiple string windings with these tuners? Also what does the "locking" mean, does it provide more stable tuning or something?

[@SsgtHolland]

Hey Justin! The beauty of locking tuners is that you don't need any string windings, which makes tuning much more stable. Without extra windings, there is very little stretch on the strings. You pull the string through the peg and hold it under tension. Then you tighten the circular lock at the back of the tuner. Now your string is fixed and you can cut them very close to the peg, without extra windings. The rest of the tuning process remains the same, it does not lock your tuners in a way that you can't tune. It's brilliant, every guitar should have them.

[@1980bwc]

I just ordered these same tuners from amazon for $42.00 plus tax. Its ridiculous how much music stores mark up prices.

[@tvalla]

Bryan Wayne haha me too from ebay! Waiting for it here in Chile. I also buy a strap (Levy's Leather) and straplocks Schaller. Nice upgrades for my tele HH mim. In the future i will go for Seymour Duncan pickups. 59' and SH-5b.

[@1980bwc]

Tomás Valladares I put the tuners on a new Xaviere XV-840 from guitarfetish.com

[@countstoneula]

The price in the video is in Canadian dollars. Although I did just buy this same set in 2019 for $70 Canadian.

[@TestedTwice]

Why are there two tall tuning pegs and four short ones on the original setup, but the new ones are three tall and three short ones? Could this cause a problem?

[@txpete1597]

TestedTwice good observation I swapped my MIM Standard tuners for these locking ones and I think there should have been 4 shorter ones and two tall. I’m now thinking of adding another string tree because the string angle is too straight on the A and D strings.

[@jackdmarcus]

May be a silly question- but do i get right handed tuners for a right handed guitar (tele or Strat). Or do i get “left handed” because they are on the left side of the headstock?

[@craigthomson3621]

Fender make right handed and left handed locking tuners so order the correct type for your guitar. I have put Fender left handed locking chrome tuners on my left handed American Professional Telecaster.

[@voodoochild1975az]

If there is better, not much better, these are GREAT tuners... Plus, as you point out, drilless reversible mod with factory drop in parts. If you do it right, it should be absolutely indistinguishable from a factory installation

[@LevinsThe]

Do you have to make other adjustments (saddle height, bridge, etc.) after installing new tuners?

[@jessenethery9210]

That's what I want to know. Just paid $75 for a setup. Don't wanna have to do that again for a while

[@traphouseproductions101]

Could I put these on a Chinese Strat copy

[@neurocat6453]

I've installed these on my MIM strat and now I have a problem with ringing G string above the nut. String break angle is not enough, though G string tuner is staggered... And I don't want to install second string tree

[@letswalkitdiscgolfcoursere6686]

order a set of triple tree for the headstock, the originals just cover the 1st and 2nd string. need the 3rd string treed also with these tuners. problem solved

[@hadleymanmusic]

Are they twin pins?

[@Guitardemonsj]

I am a little confused about the position of the tuners, they have numbers "I, II, III", could you explain that??

[@amusicvideoblair]

Santiago Jara González The higher posts are closer to the nut. The lowest ones are farthest from the nut. This keeps the same angle on the Fender spender guitars ( Strat, Tele, etc). They came on my 2018 Tele Elite. Fell in love with the Fender locking tuners the first time I changed the string on IT. So. Now Santa brought Fender locking tuners for the 2017 Fender Strat Professional !!! Gonna be GREAT!!! Remember on Strats to put graphite on nut & bridge spots where the strings touch, to keep it in tune.

[@Stratmandew]

The roman numerals are DIE numbers and the casting dies are numbered so when one of them gets gummed up (and parts start being rejected during inspection) the plant employees know which die to take apart and clean or repair. Means nothing to consumers for position of install. Just remember, taller posts close to bridge (for the wound strings) short posts are for the unwound E,B,G. Hope this helps.

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

What is the difference in weight between the no. Locking and lockimg. Ive stayed away from lockimg tuners , because they look like theyd weight so mich more.

[@amusicvideoblair]

Bryan Keith minimal difference. After the weight of the guitar already

[@allenwhite1978]

Locking tuning keys. Picture the headcap of the neck as the face of a clock, with the top being 12:00 and the nut being 6:00. Line the six tuning machines so that the first string keyhole is set at 1:00, the second at 2:00, the third and fourth at 3:00, the fifth at 4:00, and the sixth at 5:00. Pull the strings through tautly and tighten the thumb wheel, locking the string in. Now tune to pitch.

[@wadeolder7193]

I don't know but my new American Tele seems to sound more solid with these tuners. It was fine with the standard tuners but it just seems better with the locking ones. ?????

[@XChristianNoirX]

I actually bought 2 sets so I could have all 3 short. I like to tune to C with a light gauge, so this increases the tension almost like increasing the string pack gauge set up one pack color/set.

[@macauley70]

you dont remove string tree? why?

[@simonkormendy849]

I recently bought a set of chrome Fender Locking Tuners on eBay to replace the stock tuners on my 2014 Fender USA Standard Strat, I've tried a few other brands of locking tuners in the past on one of my other guitars, and was a bit disappointed with the quality and results I got, one of the worst sets of locking tuners I've tried were a set of 6 genuine gold USA Sperzel Locking Tuners, pretty much every single one had about a quarter-turn of backlash and it states on the Sperzel website that they are supposed to have minimal backlash, they also had a nasty habit of breaking strings too, tried a set of Schallers and was disappointed with them as well, I've also tried a set of PRS Locking Tuners on a PRS SE Custom 24 guitar, only about three of the PRS Tuners out of the set of 6 were any good, one had a lose-fitting tuner button that caused about a quarter-turn of backlash, one felt really gritty when tuning the string up to pitch, and one had a slightly lose capstan making it hard to keep the string-tuning stable, so I wasn't very impressed with the quality of the tuners at all, even tried some grovers and some had varying amounts of backlash making accurate tuning very hard to achieve, I'm thinking that the quality-control of Sperzel, Schaller, PRS, and Grover has slipped a bit.

[@Strato-Kasper]

wait...did you like the Fenders or not????

[@tvalla]

These are Chrome or Nickel?

[@DesertCruiser1]

Well done !! Funny “string trainge” ... opps a daisy

[@JC-11111]

I still use the tool on locking tuners. Why not? It's better than turning them manually.

[@AndriiPeliak]

Thanks a lot!

[@AoD4Hire]

I have an ltd nergal hex7 with a broken locking tuner how do i get esp locking tuners?

[@GrimYak]

Esp uses gotohs

[@hepgeoff]

Thanks for this! Do you know if the Fender locking tuners will fit on a Mexican Strat?

[@serranodavid3247]

They're a drop in replacement for the MIM player stratocaster, or USA non locking tuners.

[@serranodavid3247]

P.S . I installed the non staggered (all short post) instead of the staggered, otherwise you'll have to replace the string tree....

[@user-lj3tg4nk3e]

I have 5 Strats and I put the Fender locking tuners on all of them. They are a great upgrade. Another added benefit is that they add some extra mass to the headstock which increases sustain. On one Strat they even got rid of a dead spot on my fretboard. (a note that dies out quicker than the others)

[@youngjay725]

Has 2 little tabs on them so pn a squire u would have to drill the holes. Very small or gring them flush. O dont suggest grinding them.

[@andresventura22]

Can this tuners be used in a telecaster?

[@amusicvideoblair]

Andres Ventura should. Double check with your local Fender dealer to b sure

[@tossedpenny]

There's nothing wrong with upgrading tuners, pickups, pickguards etc... on high-end valuable guitars. That being said, you will definitely want to pack and store away the original parts in the guitar case so it may be restored to original condition should it ever be sold. I would not hesitate to buy a completely overhauled guitar as long as the original parts are included.

[@70selvisfan]

Runnin’ down a dream.... :). After they’re locked on, do you still tune the strings the same way, or do you habe to do it another way?

[@uspsdaveable]

70selvisfan same way, only thing different is no string wrapping

[@troyvan6952]

is the string tree used with these tuners?

[@ViaticalTree]

My American Deluxe came with these tuners and a string tree.

[@troyvan6952]

thanks

[@canadianrushfan12]

You're Canadian?