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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 1:57 pm
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Where can I get locking tuning machines for my tele?

Everywhere I go to get them only has them for strats. I'm putting a bigsby on so I want locking tuners, and if I could get them in black then that would be just dandy. Everyone at GC and the mom & pop shops around me try to sell me the ones that only fit on strats. They don't work because the little pins that keep them aligned and in place are in different positions. I've looked online, but everywhere I go only says if they're for a 3/3 or inline six, not a particular guitar, so I don't wanna buy them.

I've noticed that the Jim Root model has what I want, but I can't find them anywhere.

If it helps, I've got a MIM tele, 50th anniv.


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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 4:31 pm
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It is quite common to have to plug and redrill the pin holes for replacement tuners. check out Dan Earliwine's books on repairing and upgrading guitars, they are very informative and have pictures. He uses toothpicks to plug the holes. I have an old Gibson B-25 that had the tuners replaced and teh holes plugged. After it was refinished, you have to look very closely to see the plugs.


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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 5:18 pm
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I have Erlewines 'Guitar Player Repair Guide, Expanded & Updated, 2nd edition', and have read the part on tuners. But, It's a telecaster. How can there not be direct replacements for it?


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Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 1:23 pm
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I got mine off of Ebay (less than in the guitar store and they were delivered to my door). I decided on the Gotoh Magnum locking tuners. so far I've been very happy with them.

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