[POLL] Guitar Tuner Research Survey

If you want to upgrade your machine heads(tuners), which option you will prefer to?

  • Locking tuners.

    Votes: 11 68.8%

  • Big brand tuners like Wilkinson , Gotoh, Grover, Kluson, etc.

    Votes: 9 56.3%

  • 19:1 ratio tuners for better tuning.

    Votes: 8 50.0%

  • 2-Pins style tuner for easy installation.

    Votes: 1 6.3%
  • Total voters
    16
  • Poll closed .
anna

anna

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at least 14:1, and preferably around 18:1 plus or minus ratio, smooth turning reasonably close tolerance gears - not a lot of slop when changing direction.
I only consider locking tuners on tremolo bridge guitars that dont have a locking nut, ie Strat, etc., and even at that i feel properly wound tuners are fine.

I didnt vote because the choices dont really fit my post.
 
I didn't vote because I like different tuners for different (guitar) applications. Lockers for a normal strat type vibrato (I know its most commonly, wrongly called a tremelo). Standard tuners for everything else, always high ratio, 18:1 or better & must be quality, so in that respect, I think I'll go & vote "big brand tuners" as they pretty well cover all types. Ok, rant over. Cheers
Edit: Voted "big brand". Cheers
 
I use nothing but locking tuners. I also try and replace with a direct fit replacement, I don't want to be drilling holes or reaming the holes.

I usually go with name brand due to quality, but I'd go for a no name if it was proven to be reliable and cheaper...
 
I got my Musiclily Pro 6 inline (non locking) in Fridays mail, put them on my SX Liquid and they are quite good overall, certainly worth the under $20 USD.
They turn smoothly, there is only a little play / slop when changing direction.
Are they as precise feeling as Grovers? No.
They are certainly good enough for a < $200 guitar.
The back covers are a little scratched up though.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0716RSYKT/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 
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jtcnj said:
I got my Musiclily Pro 6 inline (non locking) in Fridays mail, put them on my SX Liquid and they are quite good overall, certainly worth the under $20 USD.
They turn smoothly, there is only a little play / slop when changing direction.
Are they as precise feeling as Grovers? No.
They are certainly good enough for a < $200 guitar.
The back covers are a little scratched up though.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0716RSYKT/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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John, thanks for your honest feedback! :)

Musiclily is now developing Grovers tuners to meet our customers needs. We are going to sell Grovers tuners next month. :cheers:

BTW, Would you like to share your shopping experience on Amazon? Thanks in advance!
 
WOW-- thank you anna, for including us in your research and allowing the twisted denizens of TTR to help shape the products available TO THE WORLD!!!! (its like world domination adjacent :) )

This place is AWESOME!

I have a set of the Tulip 6 on a sides for my Explorer --- and they work AWESOME-- even after the grandkids have beat on it for 2 days--- 4 out of 6 were still in tune and 2 were only off a cent or 2 --- and these kids are 4 and 6 --- they BEAT on a guitar---

KID tested Gran'paw approved ;)
 
For me I voted in the first three options.

Locking Tuners:

For me, if I’m going to replace a tuner, I will likely upgrade to locking units in most cases. From personal experience, I’ve come to the conclusion that the “self-locking” string winding method is not as good as locking tuners, especially when a vibrato is involved.

Big-Name Brands:

While I am certain that some lower-priced tuners may be good quality pieces, the name-brand units are more of a known entity. There is less risk that the product will have problems and more assurance that the manufacturer will stand behind the product.

19:1 Gear Ratio:

This is less of a concern to me, but it does make for a smoother, more precise adjustment.

Two-pin Style Tuners:

I did not select this option. This only matters if the guitar, itself, is of the two-pin variety.
 
smitty_p said:
For me I voted in the first three options.

Locking Tuners:

For me, if I’m going to replace a tuner, I will likely upgrade to locking units in most cases. From personal experience, I’ve come to the conclusion that the “self-locking” string winding method is not as good as locking tuners, especially when a vibrato is involved.

Big-Name Brands:

While I am certain that some lower-priced tuners may be good quality pieces, the name-brand units are more of a known entity. There is less risk that the product will have problems and more assurance that the manufacturer will stand behind the product.

19:1 Gear Ratio:

This is less of a concern to me, but it does make for a smoother, more precise adjustment.

Two-pin Style Tuners:

I did not select this option. This only matters if the guitar, itself, is of the two-pin variety.
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Thanks for sharing your opinion! :)
 
jtcnj said:
Similar review posted on Amazon.
If you offer a well made set of Licensed Grovers I will most likely partake.
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John, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review on Amazon. :) We really appreciate your business. Once we have prepared Grovers tuners, we will keep you informed! Please stay tuned! ;)
 
eSGEe said:
WOW-- thank you anna, for including us in your research and allowing the twisted denizens of TTR to help shape the products available TO THE WORLD!!!! (its like world domination adjacent :) )

This place is AWESOME!

I have a set of the Tulip 6 on a sides for my Explorer --- and they work AWESOME-- even after the grandkids have beat on it for 2 days--- 4 out of 6 were still in tune and 2 were only off a cent or 2 --- and these kids are 4 and 6 --- they BEAT on a guitar---

KID tested Gran'paw approved ;)
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:):)
 
smitty_p said:
No problem!

And, for what it’s worth, I’ve begun including MusicLily in my routine searches for music gear and guitar parts.

I do like the fact that you are engaging us for opinions.
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Thank you for choosing us for your guitar project needs! We will do much better.
 
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