6-In-Line Tuners Guide: Compatibility, Installation, and Common Mistakes
Last month, my friend ordered tuners for his Telecaster. The listing showed a shiny chrome finish and great reviews. When the box arrived, he tried installing them. The posts were too thick for his holes. The mounting screws didn't line...
Colorful Guitar Tuners: Dopamine-Color Upgrades That Instantly Change Your Guitar’s Look
"Guitars do not need complex upgrades, just the right ones." Guitarists are known to experiment with tons of different gear. But often end up with a guitar that neither retains its former features nor improves the existing ones. Most guitars...
7-String Tuners: 4+3 vs 3+4 Layout - What to Measure for a Perfect Fit
Last month, I helped a friend replace the stock tuning machines on his 7-string Ibanez. We ordered what looked like the perfect set of locking tuners online. It was chrome-finished, had a solid gear ratio, and had great reviews. When...
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Bass Tuners
Looking for an affordable way to make your bass even better? Then a quality set of aftermarket tuners will not only improve the feel, and tuning stability, but also the tone of your instrument. Tuners are often overlooked as just...
What are Staggered Tuners & Should You Install Them on your Guitar?
Staggered tuners, one kind of the guitar tuning machine heads, some love them, some hate them, but before we get into the advantages and disadvantages of staggered tuners, let’s find out… What are staggered tuners? Staggered tuners are tuners that...
How to Install Tuning Machines on a Guitar in 9 Easy Steps
Removing, cleaning, and installing replacement guitar tuning machines is a routine process for most guitar players. Pegs corrode and lose efficiency over time, so that might be the reason if you’ve been wondering why your guitar won’t stay in tune...
Guitar Parts Shop 101: How to Choose Tuning Machines for Your Guitar?
Guitar tuners are a crucial part of this instrument, but sadly, most players neglect the importance of having a quality set installed in the headstock. A proper set can make tuning a guitar a breeze, and keep your strings in...
Everything You Need To Know About Guitar Tuning Machines
If you hear new-age guitarists talk about tuners, they probably mean guitar-tuning devices and apps. However, this term used to have a different meaning. A properly tuned guitar will sound at its finest, and the prerequisite for that is having...