What is a locking Machine Head?

Locking tuners are tuners which have a pin or retaining mechanism that locks the string in place and prevents your string from coming loose. These types of tuners are usually adjusted by tightening or loosening a knob on the back of the headstock.

How do locking machine heads work?

As Trey points out, “The concept behind locking tuners is very simple: a little clamp inside the tuning posts grabs your string and keeps it from becoming loose, and you can tighten it with a little knob on the back.”

Are locking machine heads worth it?

Less windings generally means quicker and easier restringing. But the main advantage of locking tuners is with tremolo-equipped guitars. By locking the strings to the tuner, this reduces the amount of string slippage due to use of the tremolo bar and results in reduced tuning problems resulting from tremolo use.

Do locking tuners wear out?

That said, I dont find that locking tuners necessarily wear out too quickly or create any problems on that side, but depending on who you are, if you like your guitar to work for 100 years and never have to touch it, that may be something to consider.

Do machine heads affect tone?

No - Always - Maybe. I go with: It depends. Changing the tuners from open backs to sealed or vise versa will change the mass of the neck. This will have a slight effect on the resonating frequency of the neck.

Do locking tuners stay in tune better?

Locking tuners do nothing for tuning stability. Anyone who says they do doesnt know how to properly wind a string around a traditional tuning peg. Locking tuners just make string changes faster and have a cleaner look. Locking tuners do nothing for tuning stability.

Do I need a locking nut?

The main argument locking nut proponents are saying is that locking nut is better for a Floyd Rose guitar. Especially if you use lot of divebombs when playing. Also, locking nut completely eliminates the slipping of a string out of its nut slot.

Do you need locking tuners with a Floyd Rose?

Do you need lock tuners on a floyd rose guitar? no. Just string install the strings with the ball end at the tuner. It saves more time than locking tuners.

Do machine heads make a difference?

Theoretically, this probably does change sonic properties. In practice, IMO it falls within the category of psycho-acoustics and will definitely make a difference if thats what you expect. If you like the performance and looks of a particular set of tuners, then change them its your guitar!

What tuning does Machine Head use?

Machine Head - Vary between D tuning and Drop C tuning and Drop B on all releases.

Can you put locking tuners on any guitar?

Installation can take as little as 5 minutes. Easy work! Locking tuners can fit a range of headstocks, the 3+3 which is standard with Gibson and Gretch‌ guitars and the 6 inline arrangement typical of Fenders & Ibanez guitars. Keep in mind, depending on the manufacturer, some tuners come with a metal bracket plate.

Can I use locking tuners instead of locking nut?

they wont work as well as a locking nut though. the key to keeping a non locking trem in tune is to make sure the nut is cut properly and the strings go across it in as straight a line as possible. as long as the string doesnt get hung up on the nut it will stay in tune.

Do you need locking tuners with locking nut?

If you like a Floyd and dont want the locking nut, then dont go for the locking nut. Locking tuners do help you stay in tune better than regular tuners, because the strings dont wind around the peg.

Do I need locking nut if I have locking tuners?

No. Locking tuners mostly make string changes a lot easier. Id imagine with locking tuners, it might add some stability, but not as much as a locking nut. Locking nuts prevent the string from moving period.

What tuning is Korn?

Yup, with few exceptions, they pretty much exclusively use ADGCFAD tuning since their self-titled debut.

What is the machine head?

A machine head (also referred to as a tuning machine, tuner, or gear head) is a geared apparatus for tuning stringed musical instruments by adjusting string tension. Machine heads are used on mandolins, guitars, double basses, and others, and are usually located on the instruments headstock.