Detail 01
Locking posts
The string clamps in place instead of wrapping the post, so there are no coils to stretch and slip out of tune.
Product detailSKU #1273888004355
FenderDeluxe Locking Machine Heads
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Locking tuning machines for Fender-style guitars. For players who break strings often, use a tremolo, or restring under time pressure.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Heavy tremolo users fighting tuning drift after dive bombs
- Fast restrings between sets without winding string around the post
- Replacing worn stock tuners that slip or feel loose
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitars with non-Fender headstock hole spacing or mounting
- Players who never break strings and are happy with stock tuning stability
- Anyone expecting locking tuners to fix nut binding or a bad setup
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
Fender-spec design
Intended for Fender headstocks. Hole diameter and mounting still need to match your specific guitar.
Detail 03
Sold as a set for a six-in-line headstock
Covers a full standard Fender headstock. Three-a-side headstocks need a different configuration.
Detail 04
Faster restringing
Pull string through, clamp, tune. Cuts string changes to a fraction of the usual winding time.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your existing tuner hole diameter — mismatched holes need reaming or bushings
- 02Screw holes may not line up with the old tuners; expect to drill
- 03Locking tuners do not fix binding at the nut or saddles
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit my Squier or import Strat?
Not always. Import guitars often use different post hole diameters and screw placement. Measure your headstock holes before ordering.
02Do locking tuners actually keep a guitar in tune better?
They remove slippage at the post, which is one cause of drift. If your problem is a binding nut or old strings, they will not help.
03Do I need to modify my guitar to install these?
Possibly. Post hole size and mounting screw locations vary. Some installs are drop-in, others need reaming or new screw holes.
04How do I string a locking tuner?
Feed the string through the post, pull it taut, tighten the locking mechanism, then trim the excess and tune to pitch.
