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Fender Locking Stratocaster/Telecaster Machines, Vintage Buttons Electric Guitar Tuning Key (990818500)

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About this item

  • Set of six staggered locking tuning machines (3 long post and 3 short post)
  • Gear ratio 18:1
  • Dual guide pin mounting
  • Bushings and washers included
  • Will not work on Squier instruments


Product Description

Set of six locking tuners designed to fit most modern-style Fender electric guitars with dual-pin mounting configuration. Tall post tuners are used for the wound strings and shorter post tuners are used for the plain strings. Staggered tuners increase the break angle over the nut and improve tuning stability. Used on many modern Fender electric guitars including: American Ultra, Elite, Deluxe as well as the Player Plus series.

From the Manufacturer

Set of six tuners designed to fit most modern-style Fender electric guitars with dual-pin mounting configuration. Tall post tuners are used for the wound strings and shorter post tuners used for plain strings. Staggered tuners increase the break angle over the nut and improve tuning stability.


rat
2025-08-25 12:18:14
I've used Fender locking tuners on several of my Fender electric guitars and it's a simple swap. I would recommend them to any guitar player that needs to change strings quickly. (Like breaking a string onstage!) All you have to do is put the string through the bridge so the ball-end is seated and then open the tuner hole opening by turning the locking knob counter-clockwise. Put the other end of the string through the hole in the tuner, pull it tight, tighten the locking knob clockwise, re-tune and you're done. The string doesn't even make one wrap over the post. To remove the string, loosen the tension on the string, turn the locking knob counter-clockwise and the string can be easily pulled out. The locking feature doesn't make your guitar stay in tune like a Floyd Rose system does, it just makes string changing super easy. Good tuners help keep your guitar in tune after they've been stretched enough and these are good tuners! But you will have to re-tune occasionally.Fender has two styles available: modern and vintage. The ones pictured are the vintage shape with an oval knob. The modern style has the newer diamond shaped tuner knob.These tuners are also staggered with the high E, B and G tuner posts shorter than the D, A and low E ones to give a good string angle over the nut. Not all after-market tuners have that feature.Beware, these tuners fit modern Fender headstocks that have two small pilot holes side by side. They don't use wood screws to hold in place like other brands. The hex nut on top of the headstock does that. For a new headstock like the one in the photos, you'll have to drill the two pilot holes for each tuner yourself. I found a jig online that makes it very easy.
Customer
2025-08-14 16:49:27
I got a set of these for my MiM Standard Fender telecaster (2016). String changing is super easy. The tuning got much more precise and it tunes much faster. I paid 60 dollars for these and they where worth every penny. And YES they are original Fender made in the USA tuners. I did get the vintage set just for looks. Get them you will like them. I had to drill no holes they dropped right in perfectly. Now on to the process of "Tex Mex" pickups, "Graph tech" nut and saddles and my tele will out do any American Standard tele.
MileHighKind
2025-08-13 14:30:20
No drilling required. Straight 2 peg drop-in on my American Performer Strat, easy peasy. Looks great, and tuning stability is rock solid now, (as compared to stock vintage tuners).Let the bending commence! 🤘
orm
2025-08-09 12:11:14
I read that sometimes you buy these Fender locking tuners and then you get an imitation of the originals. As far I can tell, they are originals, the packaging was very professional and it protected the tuners very well, the brand is properly marked on them, they do not have any sign of being an imitation. They work great, very good material quality and finishing. In my case, I had to do some work on my guitar to install them, but I new that before hand because I installed them on a Squire guitar and it is not a direct fit. But still, I enjoyed working on my guitar and at the end the fit was awesome. They work and look great.
Cgdeg Art Teacher
2025-08-06 11:23:59
I upgraded the tuners on my MIM Stratocaster. Tuning is more stable and string changes are more convenient. Best upgrade to my Stratocaster.
Johnny E Greenway
2025-07-14 18:52:54
Very pleased with the quality of these tuners. The guy changing them out on my Squire classic vibe 60s did have to make the holes bigger on the back of the head stock and fill in where the holes of the other vintage style tuners were. I'm pleased so far.
j. kelly
2025-06-13 10:15:38
Fender locking tuners is an excellent mod. for my MiM telecaster especially with the vintage smaller knobs, locking works great and installationwas easy and a perfect fit.
mike
2025-05-16 21:27:27
I've used Fender locking tuners for years and haven't had any problems yet. I don't anticipate any problems with these. I put these in a MIM Player strat and they didn't require any changes to the headstock. For me, the ease of changing strings is worth the investment and these have the vintage style I was looking for.
カスタマー
2025-05-12 13:06:54
アメプロ2のテレキャスターに使用しました。2穴の位置も元のロトマチックペグと同じで、簡単にポン付けできました。はじめてロック式を使用したのですが、、、これは便利なものですね。注意としては、ペグポストの高いものと低いものがありますので、取付位置にだけ気をつけましょう。
Avid Analytics
2025-04-17 11:29:46
Fender 990818500 Locking Stratocaster & Telecaster Tuning Machines,I've been building a guitar in my spare time. Ive not installed Fender locking tuners before although they have been on some of my guitar which Ive owned over the years.I liked the quality of these i bought them because they were cheaper than what i usually use on my guitars.I've used cheaper version of locking tuners before and either the chrome or black would flake off and as far as locking the string in place Ive had issues where the string would snap or the thread would get stripped so the locking button would just constantly spin.These have been installed now for a few weeks and honestly haven't had an issue with. If your looking to replace your old Fender tuners for locking ones as long as there 2 pins you shouldn't really have an issue they should just drop in place.As mine was a new build i had to drill where the 2 pins would be and while not the hardest job it is a pain because you have to be precise. So if your tuners are the 1 pin version and you don't feel comfortable then i would suggest taking to your local guitar tech.Overall for around £65 ive pleased with the quality, They lock the string in place i haven't had an issue's so far, These are aesthetically pleasing however, the main reason for buying is for function which they certainly do as advertised.
Gianni
2025-03-25 18:32:17
Permettono maggiore stabilità e cambio corde veloce. Un po' care per avere a differenza delle locking moderne, in pratica solo una manopola in stile vintage.
Henryk Körbs
2025-03-04 17:01:14
Passt auf Anhieb sieht toll aus!
Pavle
2025-02-07 14:04:15
5++ Fantastic tuners!
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