Locking Tuners Anyone Can Install On Any Guitar. Sharpen My Axe

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[@blasty290]

None of my screwdrivers have hair on them. Does that make them Phillip's head screwdrivers?

[@ThibautVDP]

Phillips could be bald

[@45wyatt1]

Blasty oml 😂😂

[@kylelikeskjvbible]

And a Robertson is a square head.

[@apeapeape999]

PFFFFF

[@JavaoftheLava]

Goddamn.

[@manny75586]

I don't know why any guitar leaves the factory without locking tuners.

[@Guitaristlife-dn9ou]

Ikr

[@mrdubachery]

Thank you, Phillip! Saved me the headache of ordering the wrong set. Just recently found your channel in the past few months and I watch all of your stuff, keep up the amazing work and happy Thanksgiving!

[@lance134679]

Thank you for the demo. I think every guitar should have locking tuners, but most don't, so it's nice to know that it's not really difficult to install them. That way, you have a lot more choice when shopping for a new guitar.

[@raze1012]

I've had a set of hipshot locking tuners with the ump plate on my les Paul traditional for over a year and I absolutely love them!!!!

[@1961jscofield]

Thanks for some of the most helpful guitar tip videos on KZbin.

[@PhillipMcKnight]

Your welcome, Thank you for watching and posting on them.

[@TheToneLounge]

I bought a set of these Hipshot locking tuners for my LP junior. It was super easy to install and they work like a charm. I bought these to replace the G-Farce tuners on my 2015 Gibson, and what a difference these made. Thanks for the recommendation Phil!

[@akeeperofoddknowledge4956]

I remember when locking tuners first came out. I thought they just kept the tuner from backing off. My guitars always had quality tuners so I never gave the locking ones much notice. Now I see what I've been missing. Not sure what model of Hipshot I would need for my 1987 Epiphone Spotlight ( lawsuit model, PRS inspired). Thank you for sharing. Btw , I really appreciate how you jump right in with whatever it is you are sharing. No corny jokes or trying to sound cool, just straight forward, useful information. Don't ever change!

[@caputmundi2382]

I use Harley Benton locking tuners for 35e all six. I dont have to tune my guitars anymore its amazing.One Ibanez is in tune for nearly 2 month , no joke.Iam stunned.

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

@@JamesWalshBristolKids This link is wonky. Scared me for a second...

[@tempestokcband2930]

I have an American Strat with locking tuners. This is my first guitar with locking tuners. I have noticed the locking tuners requires me to tune the each string just a shade flat because as I lock the tuner, the string will go slightly sharp into the note I want. I have played with Strats with no locking tuners for many many years and thus I never used a tremolo bar. However, now with the locking tuners and ball bearing nut, I can use the tremolo all night without loss of tune, or maybe during a course of a 4 and half hour gig, just a slight amount of tuning is needed during a break. Thank you Phillip. I really enjoy your videos!

[@belles1835]

I have used the planet waves locking tuners and grovers.....love them both. I have regular non-locking Gotoh on several of my guitars and they hold tune pretty well too.

[@sowhat5150]

Awesome. This is exactly what I wanted to know after watching your other video on locking tuners. Thanks Phil!

[@Bronxboy]

ITS A GIFT TO HAVE YOU SHARE THE WISDOM , THANK YOU

[@tonyrutland9289]

Thank you for the info, as always you explain everything in such great detail.

[@jamesford3593]

Dude I love your channel and the way you give the facts instead of trying to push your beliefes on everyone. when I go down south I plan to come check out your store and ill send my friends your way. I wish the dude that ran our music store was more like you. please keep making videos :)

[@superdigital]

Great video. I'll go get locking tuners for all my guitars for sure now! Cheers!

[@thisdyingsoul76]

Great video. I've been considering a tuner upgrade to a few of my guitars. So many advantages to locking tuners.

[@matthewbrady7832]

This is exactly what I needed. Wanting to upgrade my strat without having to enlarge the holes. Great info. Keep up the good work. Thanks.

[@9unslin9er]

Phil, you're really a Godsend to guitar players. Somehow you always make the exact videos I'm looking for. Was thinking of getting Grover Roto-Grips for my Epiphone, but this UMP system is so much better. Thanks man.

[@mrmike320]

this is exactly what I needed to see and hear, thanks so much dude

[@brianbowersox8392]

Thanks for this video. I didn't know they made these. This is great! They are super easy.

[@theebriangower]

DOPE! Just thinking the other day that I wanted to upgrade to locking tuners on my Jazzmaster. Thanks for the tip! Keep on rawkin' brotha!

[@jeffwhite7940]

i always learn something when i watch your videos it is greatly appreciated thanks.

[@RadioHamGuy]

Thanks, I have been thinking about changing out to locking tuners for a while, now I think I am going to do it, just seems like a good way to go to me.

[@ChadPorterAshTele]

Thanks for the tutorial Phil. Just ordered some to replace my G-Force tuner.

[@psychophishjoe2671]

Always look forward to seeing you video. You are very knowledgeable and humble about your work. Please make a video on pick up replacement. Thank you! And as always know your gear.

[@nealixd.3011]

Wow, that is real cool, thanks. I would probably use them more on Gibsons than Fenders. Those old style vintage Fender tuners with the slots in the middle of the split post are actually the original locking tuner if you know how to string them properly. You cut the string to a certain length germane to the particular string, put them down in the slot, then do one wrap over the first wind and the rest under that wind, sliding up to lock and clamp the string two ways. I always leave them alone, especially if you are carrying another guitar as a back up. For folks who can't, these are good options, and quite ingenious made so you can retrofit the guitar for later resale, keeping it vintage. Good work, Mr. McKnight, thanks.

[@mattmuttley]

Played for nearly 20 years never really fussed about locking tuners. Recently got a new guitar with them and OMG what a revelation! Will be slowly retrofitting my guitars with them now.

[@btnmusic9471]

Great video! Hipshot's UMP really is fantastic - such a simple but brilliant idea

[@dansands6363]

I have a 2014 Squier affinity strat that I've been slowly upgrading. I put an American neck on it (just for the heck of it lol) and I'll be putting Mexican made pickups in it some time this week, and now my next goal is to put locking tuners on the headstock. And thanks to you I've grown an interest in locking tuners. Great content Phil!

[@WoodesosGuitarMods]

You can just go ahead and pack up those vintage Kluson tuners and send them to me. They're my fave!;-)

[@cgavin1]

Vintage tuners just work. A classic case of the very many things Leo got 'right' first time that exemplifies his enduring legacy.

[@JamesCarlisle9]

Thanks Philip. Great stuff as always!

[@mrbigstuff6149]

Wish I'd seen this before, nice of you to include classical types. Thanks.

[@jeffgagne5482]

Thanks! Great job explaining the process.

[@clemkelly2159]

Hey man... THANKS... I realy enjoy your vids..keep up the great work ! 👍

[@sn95_mustang_garage]

I'm putting locking tuners on my Strat tonight, can't wait.

[@MarkJohnsonJams]

I just bought two sets of the 3x3 grip locks for my Les Paul and my PRS. Fit perfect in the PRS. Didn't fit in the Les Paul, they were too big for the wholes and I didn't want to ream. But in the PRS, it was a perfect fit. Great tuners.

[@blackie75]

wow, these are great. def gonna buy a set

[@doyle4140]

Perfect upgrade for my Dobro.So tricky to get a wrap with that crazy tailpiece. Thanks

[@scottstubbs9913]

Great video! Very informative.

[@Lex10999]

Really great video. :) thanks Phil.

[@Pete_Sam]

Always really good info and thanks for sharing. Time to mod the mex strat now :)

[@ricklavigne4466]

I like the Hip shot tuners also. I've used them on several guitars and they're my favorite.

[@einarabelc5]

Thanks Phil!! I wish I knew this when I ordered my first 6 in line set.

[@tuco8734]

Awesome, thanx for the info

[@GuitarLearner]

this is most useful.. thanks for making this video

[@michaelbentley4182]

Excellent tutorial...

[@denniswalsh8476]

A little "bling", I went straight to Hipshot and bought open (brass) gear BLACK tuners, but.... I got GOLD knobs, gold nuts and gold washers. Looks awesome and surprisingly, it was only an extra $12-15. They sent the black parts to me also. Brand new necks, I chose to use the anti rotation screws vs. the plates. These are my second set of Hipshot lockers. I was skeptical at first, but they work just GREAT.

[@zoaiceberg2871]

thanks for the useful tips

[@OGDrunkenSage]

Thanks for the video, it was very informative

[@roberteasleysr9108]

Great idea , thanks for a great video !!!

[@Bronxboy]

KEEP MAKING VIDEOS BROTHER , WE NEED THEM !

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Great stuff Phillip. I have always enjoyed your interesting & informative channel . . . just subscribed. I have a 2014 Suhr Strat ( love the locking tuners ) I think they are Gotoh? Incredible tuning stability. oNe LovE from NYC

[@fjk1138]

Great video, thanks for doing it.

[@DeadmeatDarkdaylight]

Thank you for a great video!

[@MrGavinspoppop]

Although I just got a cheap Cort strat copy I will upgrade the tuners ... thanks for such an informative vid.

[@zapwatt]

An excellent tutorial.

[@erikceman5354]

Love the videos Phillip

[@mrloganator1114]

I just did this yesterday on my Gibson! Super easy

[@hangman960]

Love your channel

[@lucasbretels]

Thank you Phillip.

[@MrShadowofthewind]

Kluson has incredible locking tuners aswell, that can be fitted to vintage aswell but without that plate, and are cheaper.

[@thetask1]

absolutely excellent.

[@kdrake777]

Great video!

[@fintandonnelly8742]

I need these in my life.

[@Dev_dev_dev]

I could never find locking tuners to put on my Classic Vibes Telecaster, as it's one of few things I haven't loved on that guitar. Thanks for the video!

[@boboliver5907]

I love locking tuners, nice job

[@PhillipMcKnight]

Thank you Bob, and thank you for watching and posting on the videos, I appreciate it.

[@briandietrich1373]

Nice solution!

[@cliveeverley]

I think I'll put some locking tuners on my Gretch 5420T. Thanks for the tip.

[@tonefingerz2021]

dang.thx so much. ur the man.

[@Bronxboy]

love it ,,,,thank you!!! i have two les pauls i didnt want to mess them up

[@Thrashmetalman]

I just put these on my les paul and holy crap it made it playable again. This is a nice easy to install mod.

[@maksqwe1]

Finally some innovation so we don't have to drill another 6 to 12 holes in our headstocks. I'm sold on these!

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

Thanks Phillip, I did not know about hipshot tuners.

[@Bender13]

Hey Phil...love your videos. I noticed you installed the hipshot locking tuners on your Fender Jazzmaster. Will these tuners also fit my Squire Jazzmaster? Also, Hipshot gives you a choice of staggered and not staggered. I don't know what to choose as I don't understand the concept between them. Thanks again for helping out us new guys with your great videos.

[@stankfanger1366]

Thank you, Phillip! I don't have to drop $180 on a good reamer and I don't have to pay the local shop $30 to ream out a headstock on Epiphone S-Series projects. You just saved me a ton and a half of heartache.

[@motokev]

wow, that's the video that answers my question.

[@joelflmartinho]

First! :) Thanks Phillip for your use full and informative vids! Cheers

[@jebstv4835]

tnx phil

[@GarryFullerSr]

Great video.

[@stronglikemonkey]

Another awesome video! I was looking into replacing the Kluson vintage style tuners on my PRS SE Zach Meyers with the PRS Phase 3's. That would have involved some tapered reamer action (kinda sounds dirty doesn't it?). This looks like a much better option.

[@ricardocosta1136]

Very good video.

[@owenlindley8014]

Appreciate the video. Thanks hope these will work on my 84 Gibson Explorer

[@crupez5]

Thanks a bunch, its like you read my mind. I have been looking for a good locking replacement for the tuners on my Gibson SG for a while now. Is this the only system you know of that is a painless install in place of the Kluson type tuners?

[@wagnernoise]

Hi Phillip, thanks for these tricks! Are you preparing a review for the Victory Sheriff behind you? Cheers!

[@grandnaguszek7417]

Bigsby equipped guitars benefit from locking tuners when restringing also 👍

[@dale8809]

I love your videos Phil. What was the attachment you used on your drill to unwind the strings? Also, what is the best locking tuners for Les Pauls? I have the vintage kind on my LP now and I hate them as I have to tune after every song!

[@preciseaudioblog]

Hi Phillip, amazing vid! Just 1 question... What upgrade Hipshot model do I need for a Gibson SG standard? Thank you.

[@davidratliff807]

I use Hipshots on most of my guitars, they are GREAT! No tuning issues, highly recommend.

[@Hunter-xw9pl]

Wish I would have saw this earlier today... I literally just I stalled hipshot on my fender which had vintage tuners so I proceeded to drill the holes to 3/8".... well it's already done now...

[@HeviNova]

Phil great vids! What do you recommend for the break angle on a MiM strat with trem useage. I am having an issue with the G string going sharp when returning to pitch. Im using a bladerunner trem 6 screw replacement bridge. I have had a very well known guitar tech cut the nut. all strings stay on tune but the G..

[@preciseaudioblog]

Nice vid! I have a Gibson SG Standar... What do you think it would improve my tuning better, Locking Tunners or the String Butler? Thank you.

[@kylelikeskjvbible]

i know this isn't related to the topic at hand, but i respect your knowledge of guitars and basses, and I know from a previous video that you were once a bass player, now I'm having trouble finding a good tone for my Epiphone Thunderbird, I have the Fender Rumble 15 and all my guitars sound amazing on it, and my Squire Standard Jazz is phenominal on it, but my Thunderbird is a different beast and I dont really know how to EQ it, I'm essentially looking for a vintage sound, as close to an upright as possible. The Jazz bass does it, but the Tbird dont.

[@stephengent9974]

I use mostly Hipshot for that reason. I also put some on my Taylor acoustic ( the acoustic plates do not fit Taylor) , and Hipshot made me a set of custom plates for me for free. A very good company.

[@PhillipMcKnight]

I love those guys, it is such a small company and they have always been great.

[@DeadShred9]

I have a Kramer re-issue with the Banana head stock. I'm assuming these will work since they look to be straight line ? How much for a set Average ? I like the lock & tune time saving aspect a lot ...

[@billyvitale8994]

Thanks for another great video!! The only thing I would like to comment on is that personally whenever I upgrade a guitar to locking tuners.. I get the impression that the instrument has increased in sustain... I don't know if it is just me .. but perhaps the added mass that locking tuners provide do enhance sustain a bit. Maybe others have found this also to be true.. or am I luny? So then one may think that the extra weight may may the guitar neck heavy.. but I have never found this to be an issue. Thanks again for the great video.

[@PhillipMcKnight]

I have found the same thing even when the locking keys are lighter. I think they improve sound, but I reframe from saying it since I have no proof. Thank you for posting that is a great point.

[@1kaervek1]

hi there Phil.... is it ok to remove the locking portion of the locking nut on a floyd rose system and replacing them with locking tuners? and without taking off the metal nut also?

[@patricioleyton1394]

Phillip i want to give you my sincere gratitude for you advice about of locking tuners than anyone can install. I have a special guitar that my wife gifted 15 years ago, the guitar is a Godin solidac-2 voices. The original locking tuners were damaged with the pass of time, recently i replace them for an upgrade kit, i am very happy with the result. I hope your channel continues to grow Thank a lot Sorry for my english Greetings from Chile

[@escargotomy]

Cool video Phil! Personally I can't stand any lockers with thumbwheels ever since my 80's G&L had Sperzels. Really hate that design! But for the longest time that's all there was. But for me I was totally sold when Grover came out with their Auto-locking Rotomatics. Now they're on all my electrics and they work just like magic. Wouldn't ever go back to thumbwheels. YMMV of course...Cheers!

[@asdf9890]

Man, I need these for my Gretsch. That Bigsby is a PITA when changing strings!

[@GreenmanXIV]

I put Fender locking tuners on my Strat' it just seemed the easiest option. Going to try to find some for my Airline map, it could get difficult though. :-)