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Fender70's F-Tuning Machines - Set of 6

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Fender 70's F-Tuning Machines - Set of 6
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Set of six vintage-style F-stamped tuning machines for six-in-line headstocks. A direct route to restoring or replicating a 1970s Fender look.

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Who this is for

  • Restoring a 70s-era Fender that lost or damaged its original tuners
  • Getting the F-stamp look on a partscaster or reissue-style build
  • Replacing worn tuners that slip or feel gritty when turning

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Three-a-side headstocks like Les Pauls or most acoustics
  • Players wanting locking tuners for fast string changes
  • Anyone unwilling to check hole size and mounting layout first

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 01

Set of 6, six-in-line

Laid out for a Strat- or Tele-style headstock with all six tuners on one side. Not usable on a three-per-side neck.

Detail 02

F-stamped vintage style

The F logo on the back plate is the visual signature of 70s Fender tuners. This is largely a cosmetic and authenticity choice.

Detail 03

Vintage-style rather than locking

You wind strings on by hand the traditional way. More turns per change, and no clamp to hold the string end.

Detail 04

Full six-piece set, not singles

Every tuner matches in finish and wear. Replacing one tuner in an aged set never blends visually.

Detail 05

$73.99 for the set

Roughly twelve dollars per tuner, which sits between generic replacements and premium locking sets.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Measure your headstock tuner holes. Vintage and modern bushings differ in diameter.
  2. 02Mounting screw holes may not line up. You may need to fill and redrill.
  3. 03Restring and retune after the swap, then recheck intonation and nut slot fit.

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Will these fit my Stratocaster?

They fit six-in-line headstocks, but hole diameter and screw placement vary by year and model. Pull one existing tuner and measure the post hole and bushing before ordering.

02Are these locking tuners?

No. These are vintage-style machines, so you wind the string around the post by hand. Locking tuners are a separate design and speed up string changes considerably.

03What does the F stamp mean?

It is the Fender logo pressed into the back of the tuner housing, a hallmark of the 1970s tuners. It is a visual and authenticity detail, not a performance feature.

04Will new tuners fix my tuning problems?

Only if the old tuners were slipping or worn. Tuning instability more often comes from the nut, string winding, or a trem system. Diagnose before spending.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsBody & build
Color
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