Hello folks,

I recently acquired a new American Deluxe Ash in aged cherry burst and I'm looking into replacing all the chrome hardware with gold. The only sticky wicket now is the tuners. As far as I can tell, Fender does not offer a set of gold locking staggered tuners. I have no issue with replacing them with the Schaller version of the tuners but I'm unclear as to whether the Fender/Schaller and Schallers both have the single pin on the back of each tuners.

BTW, I have searched the boards here but to no avail.

Thank you in advance.

I replaced ALL the crappy Ping tuners on my Highway Ones with Fender/Schallers and they indeed DID have 2 pins on the back of the tuners.

I haven't used or seen an actual non Fender/Schaller Schaller tuner either? .Sorry!

I know it's none of my business but I have one just like yours, color and all, and I would never do that. It's your decision though. Good luck my friend!
BTW the gold hardware will pit on you a lot faster than the chrome!

Welcome to the forum!!

That's a heck of a welcome. but I don't see the point in your comment.

Regarding pitting/corrosion of gold hardware compared to chrome or black, I'm familiar with the possible issues with it but there are factors to consider:
1) The quality of the plating.
2) The acidity of the oils in my skin and perspiration.
3) How often I play the guitar.

I can't speak for #1 but I do plan on buying all genuine Fender parts. I've got gold hardware on my Les Paul and one of my Charvels, both of which are holding up fine. I also don't gig so I'm not worried about working up a sweat while playing it. Finally, I've got other guitars and I spend time playing all of them.

Sorry, if I offended you! Like I said "Welcome to the forum!" What else do you want me to say so I'll sound nicer to you? Oh well! I made it clear it was your decision and only gave my opinion but will refrain from doing it again!
Oh. BTW you would be surprised by the quality/number of instruments I own myself!

Plate your tuners. It's all good.

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You really didn't offend. I'm just looking for info on the tuners rather than opinions on whether I should make the hardware change or not, that's all. Like I said, it's something I'm looking into at this point and I'm not going to do it unless I'm 100% sure I want to do.

Just a misunderstanding ! All is good my friend and I wish you well in your endeavours! It is not in my nature to critique any ones wants! Cool!

Hey,
just thought you would want to know that sperzel offers keys in gold and they are the keys fender uses in the custom shop on the strat pro.

strat-cat

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2013 Fender Select Stratocaster HSS

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Thank you. I have seen the Sperzels but I have don't like the finish (brushed) on their gold tuners.