Detail 01
Hand crank
You supply the speed. Cuts a string change from a few minutes of finger-turning to well under one.
Product detailSKU #1274228082415
DunlopRoadpro Guitar String Winder
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A basic hand winder for cranking tuning pegs during a string change. Costs about as much as a pack of picks.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Restringing a guitar without wearing out your wrist
- Keeping in a gig bag for a broken string mid-show
- Anyone changing strings on more than one instrument
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who restring once a year and don't mind hand-turning
- Anyone wanting a powered or drill-driven winder
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Notched cup head
The cup slips over the tuning button and turns it. Works on standard guitar and bass machine heads.
Detail 03
Under six dollars
Cheap enough to own two — one for the case, one for the bench — instead of hunting for the one you misplaced.
Detail 04
Small, no moving parts to fail
Nothing to charge, nothing to break. It lives in a bag for years and still works.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check the cup fits your tuning buttons — oversized or vintage-style buttons can be tight
- 02No strings, string cutter, or tuner included
- 03Still crank slowly near pitch; speed makes it easy to overshoot and snap a string
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this fit bass tuners?
The cup is sized for standard tuning buttons, and bass machine heads are usually larger. Test it on your instrument before relying on it for a gig.
02Will it work on a classical guitar?
Classical slotted headstocks use side-mounted rollers with different button shapes, so fit varies. Check yours before buying.
03Can I use it with a drill?
This is a hand tool, not a drill bit. Use it as intended.
04Do I still need wire cutters?
Yes. A winder speeds up turning the peg but doesn't trim string ends. Keep a small pair of cutters with it.
