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Since I got my Parker, I don't really play the others enough to put that kind of effort into them. I'm thoroughly spoiled with my Parker DF. I don't even have GAS anymore.

Notes]]> Guitar Players Discussion notes_norton https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/opinions-on-locking-tuners/paged/3/#post-376257 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/opinions-on-locking-tuners/paged/3/#post-376245 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 11:47:56 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion greybeard https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/opinions-on-locking-tuners/paged/3/#post-376245 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/opinions-on-locking-tuners/paged/2/#post-376214 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 21:20:45 +0000
They work differently from most others. No lock on the bridge or nut, it's all done at the machine head. Less than one wind of string on the post and a thumb screw behind the tuner to hold the string. You simply put the string in the hole, finger tighten the lock, and tune. The string never overlaps itself. Without multiple windings of strings, there is less give/take/binding of the strings wound on the post.



From Sperzel:
This is the ultimate in tuning keys. The locking feature eliminates the need for multiple string wraps, and trem users no longer need a locking nut that deadens string sustain and all annoying Allen screws and wrenches (added weight).

My Parker is the only guitar I have with a whammy bar. The string path is straight from the Sperzel tuners to the ball end of the string at the whammy/stop mechanism (with the exception of the tilt of the headstock). It also has a Graph-Tech nut.

The Parker holds it's tune much better than my Gibson, Epiphone and LTD, and it is the only one I have with a whammy.

If I didn't have to re-drill holes, I'd put Sperzels on all my guitars.

Insights and incites by Notes]]> Guitar Players Discussion notes_norton https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/opinions-on-locking-tuners/paged/2/#post-376214 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/opinions-on-locking-tuners/paged/2/#post-376201 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 07:56:35 +0000 I use the other tuner posts as guides when changing strings. I use the distance of the second nearest tuner post to the string I am changing. For instance, if I'm changing an A, I will cut the string at exactly the center of the G's tuner post then wind it from that length. You have to eye-ball it on the B and E (or D and G on a 3x3).
I use Vintage type Kluson's, but the concept will work with and mount with the exception of pre cutting the strings on some systems and preferences. Obviously, The distance of the wound part of the string increases as the diameter of the string decreases so you will have more mechanical connection where you need it. It works for me and lots of other dudes (and Ladies)]]> Guitar Players Discussion EzraplaysEzra https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/opinions-on-locking-tuners/paged/2/#post-376201 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/opinions-on-locking-tuners/paged/2/#post-376169 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 22:24:10 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion fleaaaaaa https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/opinions-on-locking-tuners/paged/2/#post-376169 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/opinions-on-locking-tuners/paged/2/#post-376145 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:41:38 +0000
There are several different approaches to locking. There's one that has a hole down the centre of the post. You push the string down the hole and out through a slot. Tighten the string and chop the excess off the back.
Wilkinson has two holes at 90° to one another. Poke the string through one of the holes, back around the post and through the other hole. Using the top hole first for the lower 3 strings and the bottom first for the top 3 strings apparently allows you to do away with string trees
Then there are the type with a pin to hold the string tightly. Some have a screw cap on the top others have a knob at the back.

The idea is to have as little string wrapped around the post as possible. It stops slipping when you push down on the whammy.
They all seem to have around 1/4 to 1/2 a turn on the post.

As soon as I can get around to it, I'm going to put some Schaller's on my Strat.]]> Guitar Players Discussion greybeard https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/opinions-on-locking-tuners/paged/2/#post-376145 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/opinions-on-locking-tuners/paged/2/#post-376046 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:21:01 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion fleaaaaaa https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/opinions-on-locking-tuners/paged/2/#post-376046 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/opinions-on-locking-tuners/paged/2/#post-376041 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 02:28:10 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion guitarforlife https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/opinions-on-locking-tuners/paged/2/#post-376041 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/opinions-on-locking-tuners/paged/2/#post-376040 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 01:26:04 +0000 I have a few guitars that belonged to my father that I'll hold onto but I'm planning on getting my staff down to a few strat's and tele's soon. I have guitars sitting in my basement that haven't seen the light of day in years and I'm not that kind of guy.]]> Guitar Players Discussion EzraplaysEzra https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/opinions-on-locking-tuners/paged/2/#post-376040 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/opinions-on-locking-tuners/paged/2/#post-376039 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 01:13:20 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion fleaaaaaa https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/opinions-on-locking-tuners/paged/2/#post-376039