Hipshot locking tuners

[wolf5150]

Has anyone tried these ??

I see they're on some new Tylers, but can't find a dealer or anyone else who uses them.

I'm not a huge fan of Spertzels, I don't find them very smooth in rotation, so want a quality alternative.

Thanks
:friday:

 

[guitarded]

Re: Hipshot locking tuners

schallers ?

Has anyone tried these ??

I see they're on some new Tylers, but can't find a dealer or anyone else who uses them.

I'm not a huge fan of Spertzels, I don't find them very smooth in rotation, so want a quality alternative.

Thanks
:friday:

 

[scottish]

Re: Hipshot locking tuners

if i use locking tuners then i always go with schallers. if i use non-locking tuners then i always go with schallers, lol. hip-shot make a quality product though so i prob wouldnt hesitate to try them if i couldnt get any schallers

 

[wolf5150]

Re: Hipshot locking tuners

I've never tried the Schallers but I'm told by friends that the thumb wheel can actually fall off if you're not careful a one even lost a wheel on stage and couldn't use the guitar.

What about the new Planet Waves although the Hipshot ones do look good.

 

[yerbua]

Re: Hipshot locking tuners

I've never tried the Schallers but I'm told by friends that the thumb wheel can actually fall off if you're not careful a one even lost a wheel on stage and couldn't use the guitar.

What about the new Planet Waves although the Hipshot ones do look good.

They sure are cheap, I will no doubt try a set at some point.

 

[guitarded]

Re: Hipshot locking tuners

It won't fall off by itself. Only if you over-loosen it. Same thing with Sperzels. My Grover Set does not have thumb-wheels but trust me when I say avoid these at all costs. They are a bigger hassle than non-locking tuners. Only reason I have those is they cam stock on one of my guitars.

I've never tried the Schallers but I'm told by friends that the thumb wheel can actually fall off if you're not careful a one even lost a wheel on stage and couldn't use the guitar.

What about the new Planet Waves although the Hipshot ones do look good.